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General Knowledge (GK) Quiz on Hockey, Test Your Hockey IQ

Hockey, often hailed as the national sport of India and celebrated worldwide, is a game of skill, strategy, and adrenaline-pumping action. From the thundering slap shots to the finesse of stickhandling, hockey has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. Are you a true aficionado of this exhilarating sport? Let’s put your hockey knowledge to the test with this gripping General Knowledge (GK) quiz!

An Overview on Hockey Sport

Hockey encompasses a diverse family of team sports played on various surfaces, including fields, ice, and gymnasium floors. Whether it’s field hockey, ice hockey, roller hockey, or floor hockey, the essence remains the same: two teams compete to maneuver a ball or disk into the opponent’s goal using a stick. With variations like floor hockey and ringette, hockey continues to evolve, captivating players and fans worldwide.

General Knowledge (GK) Quiz on Hockey

Dive into the world of hockey with our GK quiz! From iconic players to historic events, put your knowledge to the test and see if you can score big. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just curious about the sport, challenge yourself with questions covering all aspects of this thrilling game. Let’s check your Hockey IQ with our General Knowledge (GK) Quiz on Hockey.

 

Q1. Who is known as the ‘Wizard of Hockey’?

a) Dhanraj Pillay

b) Dhyan Chand

c) Balbir Singh Sr.

d) Roelant Oltmans

S1. Ans. (b)

Q2. In which year did field hockey make its debut in the Olympics?

a) 1896

b) 1908

c) 1924

d) 1936

S2. Ans. (b)

Q3. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in men’s field hockey?

a) India

b) Netherlands

c) Pakistan

d) Australia

S3. Ans. (a)

Q4. How many players are there on the field in a hockey team?

a) 10

b) 11

c) 12

d) 9

S4. Ans. (b)

Q5. What is the diameter of a field hockey ball?

a) 2.5 -3.4 inches

b) 3 -4 inches

c) 2.1-3.5 inches

d) 2.81- 2.94 inches

S5. Ans. (d)

Q6. Which Indian hockey player is popularly known as ‘The Goal Machine’?

a) Dhyan Chand

b) Dhanraj Pillay

c) Sandeep Singh

d) Ajit Pal Singh

S6. Ans. (a)

Q7. The Hockey World Cup was first held in which year?

a) 1968

b) 1971

c) 1975

d) 1982

S7. Ans. (b)

Q8. In which city is the International Hockey Federation (FIH) headquartered?

a) Lausanne

b) Brussels

c) Amsterdam

d) New Delhi

S8. Ans. (a)

Q9.  Which country won the first Women’s Hockey World Cup?

a) Netherlands

b) Australia

c) Argentina

d) Germany

S9. Ans. (c)

Q10. When was the Indian Hockey Federation Formed?

a) 15 August 1945

b) 7 November 1925

c) 23 January 2000

d) 26 January 1946

S10. Ans. (b)

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