How many Sports GK questions come in SSC CGL?

SSC CGL Tier 1 typically includes 2 to 4 Sports GK questions out of 25 General Awareness questions. Topics with the highest repeat frequency include Olympics India medals, Asian Games, Cricket trophies (Ranji, Duleep), Sports Awards (Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award), and number of players per team.

Which sports awards are highest in India?

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (formerly Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna) is India's highest sporting honor, followed by the Arjuna Award for outstanding performance over 4 years, Dronacharya Award for coaches, and Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement.

How many players are in a Kabaddi or Kho-Kho team?

A Kabaddi team has 7 active players on the court (with 5 substitutes). A Kho-Kho team has 9 active fielders on the pitch out of a squad of 12.

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SSC CGL Sports GK Questions 2026 — Top Expected PYQs

📅 Last updated: July 2026 ✍️ By GK Capsule Team 🏅 Sports Topic 🎯 Exam: SSC CGL/CHSL/MTS/CPO 2026

Sports General Knowledge is a key scoring area in SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, Railway NTPC, and Group D exams. Questions range from national sports awards, Olympics medal winners, famous trophies in cricket and hockey, number of players per team, to iconic Indian sports personalities.

  🏅 Key Sports Subtopics for SSC CGL 2026:
  Hockey · Cricket · Kabaddi · Kho-Kho · Olympics & Paralympics · Asian Games & Commonwealth Games · National Sports Awards (Khel Ratna, Arjuna, Dronacharya) · Famous Stadiums in India · Sports Rules & Dimensions · Sports Personalities

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Olympics PYQ Q1

At which Olympics was Kho-Kho featured in an exhibition in the main stadium?

A. 1936 Berlin Olympics

B. 1948 London Olympics

C. 1952 Helsinki Olympics

D. 1928 Amsterdam Olympics

Correct Answer: A. 1936 Berlin Olympics Kho-Kho was demonstrated as a popular Indian indigenous sport at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games by Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal.

Sports Awards PYQ Q2

Which is the highest sports award given in India for outstanding sports performance?

A. Arjuna Award

B. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

C. Dronacharya Award

D. Dhyan Chand Award

Correct Answer: B. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (renamed from Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2021) is India's highest sporting honor.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many players are in a Kabaddi team on court?

A standard Kabaddi team consists of 7 active players on the court during play.

What is the distance between the two sets of wickets in Cricket?

The pitch length between the wickets is 22 yards (66 feet / 20.12 metres).