Handball

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What is the minimum number of players required on the court for each team in handball?

  1. 5

  2. 6

  3. 7

  4. 8


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In handball, each team must have a minimum of seven players on the court at all times.

How long does a handball match last?

  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.

What is the size of a handball court?

  1. 20m x 40m

  2. 25m x 50m

  3. 30m x 60m

  4. 35m x 70m


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A standard handball court measures 20 meters in width and 40 meters in length.

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

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A player can take up to three 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:

A free throw is awarded to the opposing team when a foul is committed in handball.

What is the highest governing body for handball?

  1. International Handball Federation (IHF)

  2. European Handball Federation (EHF)

  3. Asian Handball Federation (AHF)

  4. Pan American Handball Federation (PATHF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Handball Federation (IHF) is the highest 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 six titles.

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

  1. Norway

  2. Denmark

  3. Russia

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the name of the prestigious annual club handball tournament 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 most prestigious annual club handball tournament in Europe.

What is the name of the position of the player who defends the goal in handball?

  1. Goalkeeper

  2. Defender

  3. Pivot

  4. Winger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goalkeeper is the player who defends the goal in handball.

What is the name of the position of the player who plays in the center of the court in handball?

  1. Pivot

  2. Defender

  3. Winger

  4. Back player


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pivot is the player who plays in the center of the court in handball.

What is the name of the position of the player who plays on the wings in handball?

  1. Winger

  2. Defender

  3. Back player

  4. Pivot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The winger is the player who plays on the wings in handball.

What is the name of the position of the player who plays behind the pivot in handball?

  1. Back player

  2. Defender

  3. Winger

  4. Pivot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The back player is the player who plays behind the pivot in handball.

What is the name of the position of the player who defends the players on the wings in handball?

  1. Defender

  2. Back player

  3. Winger

  4. Pivot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The defender is the player who defends the players on the wings in handball.

What is the name of the rule in handball that allows a player to take three steps while holding the ball?

  1. Three-second rule

  2. Three-step rule

  3. Four-second rule

  4. Four-step rule


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The three-step rule in handball allows a player to take three steps while holding the ball.

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