Select the correct name for: the sport invented by James Naismith in which two teams score by shooting a ball through a hoop.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Sports and Records MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the correct name for: the sport invented by James Naismith in which two teams score by shooting a ball through a hoop.”
The accepted answer is B. Basketball. “Select the correct name for: the sport invented by James Naismith in which two teams score by shooting a ball through a hoop.” is answered by Basketball (option B). Option A (“Wimbledon”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Basketball. Option C (“Cricket”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Basketball. Remaining alternatives (Decathlon) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Basketball is identified. Sports and Records questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Sports and Records recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Wimbledon
Why not A: “Wimbledon” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Basketball. “Select the correct name for: the sport invented by James Naismith in which two teams score by shooting a ball through a hoop.” is answered by Basketball (option B). Option A (“Wim
- B. Basketball ✓
- C. Cricket
Why not C: “Cricket” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Basketball. “Select the correct name for: the sport invented by James Naismith in which two teams score by shooting a ball through a hoop.” is answered by Basketball (option B). Option A (“Wim
- D. Decathlon
Why not D: “Decathlon” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Basketball. “Select the correct name for: the sport invented by James Naismith in which two teams score by shooting a ball through a hoop.” is answered by Basketball (option B). Option A (“Wim
Correct answer
B. Basketball
Explanation
“Select the correct name for: the sport invented by James Naismith in which two teams score by shooting a ball through a hoop.” is answered by Basketball (option B). Option A (“Wimbledon”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Basketball. Option C (“Cricket”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Basketball. Remaining alternatives (Decathlon) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Basketball is identified. Sports and Records questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Sports and Records recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, Sports and Records
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