Hockey Objective Questions Sport General Knowledge – field hockey, basic skills, london hockey association, international hockey federation, first hockey club, indian hockey team in olympics, 1928 olympics, penalty spot, dimensions of hockey field, hockey stick dimensions, penalty corner, match draw, penalty shootout etc.
Field Hockey is a team game where players use curved sticks to hit, scoop, push, or flick a ball into the opposing team’s goal, aiming to score goals. Hockey was introduced in India by the British Army regiments, and it quickly gained popularity. The legendary Indian hockey player known for his wizardry and dazzling skills was Dhyan Chand.
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Introduction:
Q1: What is Field Hockey?
A: Field Hockey is a team game where players use curved sticks to hit, scoop, push, or flick a ball into the opposing team’s goal, aiming to score goals.
Q2: Why is the term “Field Hockey” used?
A: The term “Field Hockey” is used in countries where the word “Hockey” is typically associated with other forms of hockey, such as ice hockey or street hockey.
Q3: How was hockey introduced in India?
A: Hockey was introduced in India by the British Army regiments, and it quickly gained popularity.
Q4. Field hockey and ice hockey.
A: In most of the world when term hockey is used it is mostly means field hockey, whereas in Canada, USA, Russia and Northern Europe the term hockey usually means ice hockey.
Q5. What is sledge hockey?
A: Sledge hockey is the variant of hockey designed for players with physical disabilities, also called as Para-ice hockey.
Q6. Field hockey is played on what kind of surface?
A: Field hockey is normally played on gravel, natural grass, sand-based or water-based artificial turf.
Q7. National sport of India?
A: Hockey sued to be national sport of India until 2012 when Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in India has declared that is promoted all the sports equally and hence India has no national sport.
Q8. Governing body of hockey at international level:
A: The governing body of hockey at international level is International Hockey Federation (FIH).
Important years:
Q9: When was the London Hockey Association formed, and what was its significance?
A: The London Hockey Association was formed during the development of hockey in the 19th century. Its significance lies in the standardization of rules for playing hockey.
Q10: When was the International Hockey Federation (FIH) founded?
A: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) was founded in 1924.
Q11: When was the International Federation of Women’s Hockey founded?
A: The International Federation of Women’s Hockey was founded three years after the establishment of FIH, making it approximately in 1927.
Q12: When and where was the first hockey club established in India?
A: The first hockey club in India was established in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in the year 1885-86.
Q13: When did the Indian hockey team make its Olympic debut, and in which city?
A: The Indian hockey team made its Olympic debut at the 1928 Amsterdam Games.
Q14: What was significant about India’s performance in the 1928 Olympics?
A: India won its first Olympic gold in hockey at the 1928 Amsterdam Games without conceding a single goal.
Q15: How many consecutive Olympic gold medals did India win from 1928 to 1956?
A: India won six consecutive Olympic gold medals from 1928 to 1956.
Q16: What was remarkable about India’s winning streak during 1928-1956 period?
A: During the golden era of Indian hockey from 1928 to 1956, India won 24 consecutive matches.
Q17. When was hockey introduced in Olympics?
A: In summer olympics Men’s field hockey was started since 1908 and Women’s field hockey since 1980.
Q18. When was the first hockey club was created?
A: First hockey club was established in 1849 at Blackheath in London.
Dimensions:
Q19: What are the dimensions of a hockey field?
A: A hockey field is rectangular and measures 91.40 meters in length and 55 meters in width.
Q20: What are the dimensions of a hockey goal?
A: A hockey goal is 2.14 meters high, 1.20 meters deep, and 3.66 meters wide.
Q21: What are the typical dimensions of a hockey stick?
A: A hockey stick is normally a little over 3 feet (90 centimeters) long and 2 inches wide.
Q22: What is the distance opponents must maintain when a free hit is awarded?
A: Opponents must move 5 meters away from the ball when a free hit is awarded in hockey.
Q23: Where does the penalty shootout start in hockey?
A: The penalty shootout in hockey starts at the 22.90-meter line in front of the shooter.
Q24. Dimension of ball used in field hockey:
A: The diameter of ball used in field hockey is approximately 7.13 cm to 7.48 cm (i.e. 2.81-2.94 inches).
Q25. Shape and material of hockey stick.
A: Field hockey sticks are generally constructed of wood, glass fibre, carbon fibre etc. and are J-shaped. Playing side is flat and it’s rear side is curved in shape.
Rules / Play:
Q26: What is the penalty spot in hockey?
A: The penalty spot in hockey is a spot marked on the field, 0.15 meters in diameter. Its center is located 6.40 meters from the center of each goal.
Q27: What are the basic skills in Field Hockey?
A: The basic skills in Field Hockey include dribbling, passing, tapping, and hitting. Players need to learn and practice these skills to play the game effectively.
Q28: What materials are traditionally used to make hockey sticks?
A: Traditionally, hockey sticks were made of wood.
Q29: How is the game time divided in hockey?
A: The game time in hockey is divided into four quarters. Each quarter in hockey has a duration of 15 minutes.
Q30: When are free hits awarded in hockey?
A: Free hits in hockey are awarded when offences are committed outside the scoring circles.
Q31: What are the options for the team awarded a free hit?
A: The team awarded a free hit in hockey can hit or push the ball once in any direction.
Q32: When is a corner awarded in hockey?
A: A corner is awarded in hockey if the ball goes over the backline after last being touched by a defender.
Q33: What is a penalty corner in hockey?
A: A penalty corner in hockey is a set play that is awarded against a defending team when any offence is committed in the defensive circle.
Q34: When else can a penalty corner be awarded?
A: A penalty corner in hockey may also be awarded when a deliberate offence is committed in the defending 23-meter area or when the defending team deliberately plays the ball over the backline.
Q35: What happens in case of a draw match in hockey?
A: In case of a draw match in hockey, a penalty shootout is conducted.
Q36: How is the winner decided in a penalty shootout?
A: The winner in a penalty shootout is decided based on the number of goals scored. Each team takes 5 penalty shootouts, and the team with the highest number of goals is declared the winner.
Q37: Is there a time limit for completing the penalty shootout?
A: Yes, the penalty shootout in hockey should be completed within 8 seconds after the umpire’s whistle.
Q38. Hockey sticks are right-handed or left-handed?
A: All the hockey sticks are right-handed by default, left-handed ones are not permitted.
Ice Hockey:
Q39. Ice hockey is played on ____.
A: Ice hockey is played on a large flat area of ice using a disc called as puck, between two teams of skaters.
Q40. Puck size and material.
A: Pick is 3 inches in diameter and is made up of vulcanized rubber.
Q41. In professional matches the puck is often frozen before playing, why?
A: To decrease the amount of bouncing and friction on the ice while playing.
Q42. Ice hockey is the national sport of _____.
A: Latvia.
It is also the national winter sport of Canada.
Q43. Governing body of Ice Hockey?
A: International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).
Q44. Ice hockey has been part of the Winter Olympics since _______.
A: 1924.
Women’s ice hockey became a part of the Winter Olympics in 1998.
Q45. Characteristics of ice hockey sticks.
A: L-shaped made up of materials like wood, graphite or composites, with a blade at the bottom that lies flat on the surface while playing with stick in an upright position.
Para Ice Hockey:
Q46. Para ice hockey is designed for ______.
A: Players with physical disability in their lower body parts.
Q47. Equipment used by players in para ice hockey.
A: Double bladed sledges on which players sit and two sticks.
Q48. Purpose of two sticks in para ice hockey?
A: Purpose of two sticks used by player in para ice hockey are:
– Pass puck to other players,
– Shoot the puck,
– To move or propel their sledges while playing.
Famous players:
Q49: Who was the legendary Indian hockey player known for his wizardry and dazzling skills?
A: The legendary Indian hockey player known for his wizardry and dazzling skills was Dhyan Chand.
Q50. Which team has won the gold medal in men’s hockey in Olympics 2024?
A: Netherlands.
Germany got silver medal and India won bronze medal.
Conclusion:
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Source: NCERT Physical Education Class X.
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