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Handball Miscellaneous

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of handball, including its history, rules, and famous players.
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In handball, what is the maximum number of players allowed on the court at a time?

  1. 6

  2. 7

  3. 8

  4. 9


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In handball, each team is allowed to have a maximum of 7 players on the court at a time, including the goalkeeper.

What is the duration of a handball match?

  1. 20 minutes

  2. 30 minutes

  3. 40 minutes

  4. 60 minutes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A handball match consists of two halves, each lasting 30 minutes, for a total duration of 60 minutes.

What is the size of a handball court?

  1. 20 x 40 meters

  2. 25 x 50 meters

  3. 30 x 60 meters

  4. 35 x 70 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A handball court is typically 20 meters long and 40 meters wide.

How many players can be substituted during a handball match?

  1. 3

  2. 4

  3. 5

  4. 6


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Each team is allowed to make a maximum of 4 substitutions during a handball match.

What is the maximum number of steps a player can take while holding the ball in handball?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A player can take a maximum of 3 steps while holding the ball in handball.

What is the penalty for a foul in handball?

  1. Free throw

  2. Penalty shot

  3. Yellow card

  4. Red card


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The penalty for a foul in handball is typically a free throw, which is taken from the spot where the foul occurred.

Which country is considered the birthplace of handball?

  1. Germany

  2. Denmark

  3. Sweden

  4. Norway


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Handball is believed to have originated in Germany in the late 19th century.

What is the name of the governing body for handball?

  1. International Handball Federation (IHF)

  2. European Handball Federation (EHF)

  3. Asian Handball Federation (AHF)

  4. African Handball Confederation (CAHB)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Handball Federation (IHF) is the governing body for handball worldwide.

Which country has won the most men's handball world championships?

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. Sweden

  4. Denmark


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

France has won the most men's handball world championships, with 6 titles.

Which country has won the most women's handball world championships?

  1. Norway

  2. Russia

  3. France

  4. Denmark


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Norway has won the most women's handball world championships, with 8 titles.

Who is considered the greatest handball player of all time?

  1. Nikola Karabatić

  2. Magnus Wislander

  3. Talant Dujshebaev

  4. Ivano Balić


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nikola Karabatić is widely regarded as the greatest handball player of all time, having won numerous individual and team awards throughout his career.

What is the name of the annual club handball competition in Europe?

  1. EHF Champions League

  2. EHF Cup

  3. EHF Challenge Cup

  4. EHF Super Cup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The EHF Champions League is the annual club handball competition in Europe, organized by the European Handball Federation (EHF).

Which country hosted the first men's handball world championship?

  1. Germany

  2. Sweden

  3. Denmark

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first men's handball world championship was hosted by Germany in 1938.

Which country hosted the first women's handball world championship?

  1. Yugoslavia

  2. Romania

  3. Hungary

  4. Czechoslovakia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first women's handball world championship was hosted by Yugoslavia in 1957.

What is the name of the annual club handball competition in Asia?

  1. Asian Handball Club Championship

  2. Asian Handball Super League

  3. Asian Handball Cup Winners' Cup

  4. Asian Handball Challenge Cup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Asian Handball Club Championship is the annual club handball competition in Asia, organized by the Asian Handball Federation (AHF).

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