Athletics

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Which of these is not a field event in athletics?

  1. Long Jump

  2. High Jump

  3. Pole Vault

  4. 100-meter Dash


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 100-meter Dash is a track event, while Long Jump, High Jump, and Pole Vault are field events.

What is the maximum number of steps a triple jumper can take before jumping?

  1. 15

  2. 18

  3. 21

  4. 24


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the triple jump, athletes are allowed to take a maximum of 21 steps before jumping.

Which event in athletics is known as the "Queen of the Track"?

  1. 100-meter Dash

  2. 200-meter Dash

  3. 400-meter Dash

  4. 800-meter Run


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 100-meter Dash is often referred to as the "Queen of the Track" due to its prestige and popularity.

What is the name of the event in athletics where athletes throw a heavy metal ball?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Hammer Throw

  4. Javelin Throw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shot Put is the event in athletics where athletes throw a heavy metal ball.

Which of these is not a type of relay race in athletics?

  1. 4x100-meter Relay

  2. 4x400-meter Relay

  3. 4x800-meter Relay

  4. 4x1500-meter Relay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 4x1500-meter Relay is not a standard relay race in athletics.

What is the name of the event in athletics where athletes jump over a series of hurdles?

  1. Hurdles

  2. Steeplechase

  3. Cross Country

  4. Marathon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hurdles is the event in athletics where athletes jump over a series of hurdles.

Which of these is not a jumping event in athletics?

  1. Long Jump

  2. High Jump

  3. Pole Vault

  4. Triple Jump


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Triple Jump is not a jumping event in athletics. It is a combination of three jumps: a hop, a step, and a jump.

What is the name of the event in athletics where athletes walk a long distance?

  1. Racewalking

  2. Marathon

  3. Cross Country

  4. Steeplechase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racewalking is the event in athletics where athletes walk a long distance.

Which of these is not a throwing event in athletics?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Hammer Throw

  4. Javelin Throw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Javelin Throw is not a throwing event in athletics. It is a combination of running and throwing.

What is the name of the event in athletics where athletes run a long distance?

  1. Marathon

  2. Cross Country

  3. Steeplechase

  4. Racewalking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marathon is the event in athletics where athletes run a long distance.

Which of these is not a track event in athletics?

  1. 100-meter Dash

  2. 200-meter Dash

  3. 400-meter Dash

  4. 800-meter Run


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

800-meter Run is not a track event in athletics. It is a middle-distance event.

What is the name of the event in athletics where athletes run over obstacles?

  1. Steeplechase

  2. Cross Country

  3. Marathon

  4. Racewalking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Steeplechase is the event in athletics where athletes run over obstacles.

Which of these is not a middle-distance event in athletics?

  1. 800-meter Run

  2. 1500-meter Run

  3. 5000-meter Run

  4. 10000-meter Run


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

10000-meter Run is not a middle-distance event in athletics. It is a long-distance event.

What is the name of the event in athletics where athletes run through a natural terrain?

  1. Cross Country

  2. Marathon

  3. Steeplechase

  4. Racewalking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cross Country is the event in athletics where athletes run through a natural terrain.

Which of these is not a long-distance event in athletics?

  1. Marathon

  2. Half Marathon

  3. 10000-meter Run

  4. 5000-meter Run


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

5000-meter Run is not a long-distance event in athletics. It is a middle-distance event.

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