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  • A. Goal line
  • B. Side line
  • C. Circle
  • D. Back Lines

Explanation: A corner hit in traditional hockey is taken from the side-line near the corner of the field.

Correct answer: Side line
  • A. 5minutes
  • B. 10Minutes
  • C. 15Minutes
  • D. 8Minutes

Explanation: The standard interval at half-time in field hockey is ten minutes. This break occurs after the second period in the older two-period format.

Correct answer: 10Minutes
  • A. Attacker
  • B. Defender
  • C. Umpire
  • D. Goalkeeper

Explanation: Within the shooting circle, the goalkeeper may use the feet and other parts of the body to stop or play the ball.

Correct answer: Goalkeeper
  • A. Lahore
  • B. Karachi
  • C. Islamabad
  • D. Quetta

Explanation: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is headquartered in Lahore, a major centre of organized hockey administration in Pakistan.

Correct answer: Lahore
  • A. HIP
  • B. IHF
  • C. PHF
  • D. PIH

Explanation: PHF stands for Pakistan Hockey Federation, the national body that administers hockey in Pakistan.

Correct answer: PHF
  • A. Hockey
  • B. Cricket
  • C. Volley ball
  • D. Tennis

Explanation: The Hopman Cup is an international mixed-team tennis competition named after Australian tennis player and coach Harry Hopman.

Correct answer: Tennis
  • A. 4Minutes
  • B. 2Minutes
  • C. 5Minutes
  • D. 3Minutes

Explanation: In field hockey, the intervals after the first and third quarters are two minutes, while the half-time interval is longer.

Correct answer: 2Minutes
  • A. 5sec
  • B. 10sec
  • C. 8sec
  • D. 7sec

Explanation: A field-hockey shoot-out attempt must be completed within eight seconds from the umpire's signal.

Correct answer: 8sec
  • A. 5minutes
  • B. 3Minutes
  • C. 2Minutes
  • D. 1minute

Explanation: A yellow card temporarily suspends a field-hockey player for at least five minutes, although the umpire may impose a longer suspension.

Correct answer: 5minutes
  • A. Free hit
  • B. Penalty corner
  • C. Penalty stroke
  • D. Bulley

Explanation: When play is stopped for an injury to an umpire and no penalty has been awarded, play is restarted with a bully.

Correct answer: Bulley
  • A. Penalty Box
  • B. Goal area
  • C. Exclude from the match
  • D. Give Punishment

Explanation: A yellow card temporarily suspends a player, who must remain in the designated penalty or suspension area.

Correct answer: Penalty Box
  • A. Penalty stroke
  • B. Free Hit
  • C. Corner hit
  • D. Penalty corner

Explanation: A defensive infringement outside the shooting circle normally results in a free hit for the attacking team.

Correct answer: Free Hit
  • A. Red
  • B. Yellow
  • C. Green
  • D. White

Explanation: The green card is used as a warning in field hockey, while a yellow card indicates temporary suspension and a red card permanent…

Correct answer: Green
  • A. 6
  • B. 7
  • C. 4
  • D. 5

Explanation: At a penalty corner, a maximum of five defenders, including the goalkeeper, may stand behind the back line.

Correct answer: 5
  • A. 5m
  • B. 4m
  • C. 3m
  • D. 2m

Explanation: At a free hit, opposing players must remain at least 5 metres from the ball until it is played.

Correct answer: 5m
  • A. 725gm
  • B. 625gm
  • C. 737gm
  • D. 738gm

Explanation: A field-hockey stick may weigh no more than 737 grams. The stick’s length and curvature are also regulated, but its maximum weight is the…

Correct answer: 737gm
  • A. 15cm
  • B. 30cm
  • C. 10cm
  • D. 28cm

Explanation: Each solid section of the broken line is 30 cm long, while the spaces between sections are much longer.

Correct answer: 30cm
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6

Explanation: The centre line and the two 23-metre lines divide a hockey field into four longitudinal playing areas.

Correct answer: 4
  • A. 2.66m
  • B. 3.66m
  • C. 4.66m
  • D. 5.66m

Explanation: The hockey goal is 3.66 metres wide, and the backboard extends across this width.

Correct answer: 3.66m
  • A. 91.40m
  • B. 100M
  • C. 110M
  • D. 120M

Explanation: A standard outdoor hockey pitch is 91.40 m long, equivalent to 100 yards. This distinguishes its length from the 55 m width.

Correct answer: 91.40m