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  • A. 70g
  • B. 4g
  • C. 38g
  • D. 80g

Explanation: Many elementary athletics texts state that the metal head of the javelin weighs 80 g.

Correct answer: 80g
  • A. 2.7m
  • B. 2.6m
  • C. 2.8m
  • D. 2.5m

Explanation: The men's javelin is 2.60 to 2.70 m long, so its minimum permitted length is 2.6 m.

Correct answer: 2.6m
  • A. 34.92 degree
  • B. 31 degree
  • C. 31 degree
  • D. 41 degree

Explanation: The standard landing sector for shot put is 34.92 degrees, formed by extending two lines from the centre of the circle.

Correct answer: 34.92 degree
  • A. u
  • B. n
  • C. v
  • D. w

Explanation: The hammer-throw cage is formed in a U shape around the throwing circle to protect officials and spectators from a misdirected hammer.

Correct answer: u
  • A. 2kg
  • B. 1kg
  • C. 3kg
  • D. 4kg

Explanation: The standard senior men's discus weighs 2 kg. Lighter implements, such as the 1 kg discus, are used in women's or youth competitions.

Correct answer: 2kg
  • A. 7
  • B. 8
  • C. 6
  • D. 9

Explanation: When more than eight athletes compete in a field event, each normally receives three initial trials, and the best eight receive three…

Correct answer: 6
  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Explanation: Shot put uses three preliminary trials and gives the best eight competitors three additional trials, so a finalist can receive six attempts.

Correct answer: 3
  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Explanation: A competitor is normally allowed one minute to begin a long-jump trial after being called and when the runway is clear.

Correct answer: 1
  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Explanation: The normal time limit for beginning an individual shot-put trial is one minute after the athlete is called and the sector is ready.

Correct answer: 1
  • A. 10cm
  • B. 13cm
  • C. 14cm
  • D. 16cm

Explanation: The men's hammer head may have a maximum diameter of 13 cm, or 130 mm. This is the upper limit of the specified 110–130 mm range.

Correct answer: 13cm
  • A. black
  • B. whiteDiscover Lesson Plans
  • C. red
  • D. yellow

Explanation: Standard athletics track markings are white so that lanes and boundaries are clearly visible against the track surface.

Correct answer: whiteDiscover Lesson Plans
  • A. 4cm
  • B. 3cm
  • C. 5cm
  • D. 6cm

Explanation: The lines marking the discus-throw circle are 5 cm wide. The 4 cm and 3 cm choices do not match the standard athletics marking width.

Correct answer: 5cm
  • A. black
  • B. red
  • C. green
  • D. white

Explanation: The rim of the discus-throwing circle is painted white to make the boundary clearly visible.

Correct answer: white
  • A. 2kg
  • B. 1kg
  • C. 3kg
  • D. 4kg

Explanation: The standard women's discus weighs 1 kg, whereas the men's discus weighs 2 kg. Therefore, the women's implement is option b.

Correct answer: 1kg
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6

Explanation: In the hammer throw, when more than eight athletes compete, each athlete receives three initial trials.

Correct answer: 3
  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Explanation: The usual time allowed for one pole-vault trial is one minute when the standard single-attempt limit applies.

Correct answer: 1
  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Explanation: The usual time allowed for one high-jump trial is one minute under the standard single-attempt limit.

Correct answer: 1
  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Explanation: A competitor is generally allowed one minute to make a javelin throw after being called.

Correct answer: 1
  • A. 9.5cm
  • B. 9.4cm
  • C. 9.6cm
  • D. 9.3cm

Explanation: Under standard athletics specifications, the women's hammer head must have a diameter of about 9.5 to 11 cm, so the minimum is 9.5 cm.

Correct answer: 9.5cm
  • A. Field events
  • B. non of these
  • C. games
  • D. track events

Explanation: Staggered starting positions are used in track races run around a curved track, such as the 200 m, 400 m and relay races, to give runners…

Correct answer: track events