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Polo: A Regal Sport of Grace, Athleticism, and Equestrian Mastery

Description: Welcome to the quiz on Polo, a sport that combines grace, athleticism, and equestrian mastery. Test your knowledge about this regal sport with these 15 questions.
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What is the objective of Polo?

  1. To score goals by hitting a ball into the opponent's goal.

  2. To race horses around a track.

  3. To jump horses over obstacles.

  4. To perform dressage routines.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Polo is a team sport in which the objective is to score goals by hitting a small, hard ball into the opponent's goal using a long-handled mallet while riding a horse.

What is the traditional number of players on a Polo team?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Traditionally, each Polo team consists of four players: one goalkeeper and three field players.

What is the name of the mallet used in Polo?

  1. Polo stick

  2. Polo mallet

  3. Polo club

  4. Polo bat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The mallet used in Polo is called a Polo mallet or Polo stick.

What is the size of a Polo field?

  1. 100 yards x 50 yards

  2. 200 yards x 100 yards

  3. 300 yards x 150 yards

  4. 400 yards x 200 yards


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A Polo field is typically 300 yards long and 150 yards wide.

How long is a Polo match?

  1. 30 minutes

  2. 60 minutes

  3. 90 minutes

  4. 120 minutes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A Polo match consists of four periods, each lasting 15 minutes, for a total of 60 minutes of playing time.

What is the name of the referee in Polo?

  1. Umpire

  2. Referee

  3. Judge

  4. Commissioner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The referee in Polo is called an Umpire.

What is the name of the penalty shot awarded in Polo?

  1. Penalty kick

  2. Penalty stroke

  3. Penalty goal

  4. Penalty shot


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The penalty shot awarded in Polo is called a Penalty shot.

What is the name of the rule that allows a player to ride off an opponent's horse?

  1. Bumping

  2. Charging

  3. Hooking

  4. Riding off


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rule that allows a player to ride off an opponent's horse is called Riding off.

What is the name of the rule that prohibits a player from hitting the ball with their backhand?

  1. Backhand rule

  2. Offside rule

  3. Safety rule

  4. Goal-tending rule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rule that prohibits a player from hitting the ball with their backhand is called the Backhand rule.

What is the name of the rule that requires a player to yield the right of way to an opponent who is in possession of the ball?

  1. Right of way rule

  2. Offside rule

  3. Safety rule

  4. Goal-tending rule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rule that requires a player to yield the right of way to an opponent who is in possession of the ball is called the Right of way rule.

What is the name of the rule that prohibits a player from intentionally tripping an opponent's horse?

  1. Tripping rule

  2. Offside rule

  3. Safety rule

  4. Goal-tending rule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rule that prohibits a player from intentionally tripping an opponent's horse is called the Tripping rule.

What is the name of the rule that prohibits a player from hitting the ball while it is in the air?

  1. Air shot rule

  2. Offside rule

  3. Safety rule

  4. Goal-tending rule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rule that prohibits a player from hitting the ball while it is in the air is called the Air shot rule.

What is the name of the rule that prohibits a player from hitting the ball twice in a row?

  1. Double hit rule

  2. Offside rule

  3. Safety rule

  4. Goal-tending rule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rule that prohibits a player from hitting the ball twice in a row is called the Double hit rule.

What is the name of the rule that prohibits a player from hitting the ball out of bounds?

  1. Out of bounds rule

  2. Offside rule

  3. Safety rule

  4. Goal-tending rule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rule that prohibits a player from hitting the ball out of bounds is called the Out of bounds rule.

What is the name of the rule that prohibits a player from hitting the ball into the opponent's goal from behind the goal line?

  1. Offside rule

  2. Safety rule

  3. Goal-tending rule

  4. Behind the goal line rule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rule that prohibits a player from hitting the ball into the opponent's goal from behind the goal line is called the Offside rule.

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