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 question asks: Select the correct name for: the sport invented by James Naismith in which two teams score by shooting a ball through a hoop. The correct choice is B. Basketball. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Wimbledon
Why not A: “Wimbledon” does not fit this question. The answer is Basketball.
- B. Basketball ✓
- C. Cricket
Why not C: “Cricket” does not fit this question. The answer is Basketball.
- D. Decathlon
Why not D: “Decathlon” does not fit this question. The answer is Basketball.
Correct answer
B. Basketball
Explanation
Basketball (option B) is the accepted answer to “Select the correct name for: the sport invented by James Naismith in which two teams score by shooting a ball through a hoop.”. Option A (Wimbledon) does not fit this question. Option C (Cricket) does not fit this question. Option D (Decathlon) does not fit this question. For this Sports and Records question, the accepted answer is Basketball.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, Sports and Records
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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