A Quiz On The Great Game Of Basketball

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The game of basketball begins with a _________
- A.
  
  Service
- B.
  
  Kick-off
- C.
  
  Jump ball
- D.
  
  Digging
Correct Answer
C. Jump ball

Explanation
A jump ball is a method used to begin or resume play inbasketball. It is similar to a face-off in ice hockey and field lacrosse and a ball-up in Australian rules football. Two opposing players attempt to gain control of the ball after an official tosses it into the air between them.

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2.

How many players make a team of basketball?
- A.
  
  11
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  21
- D.
  
  2
Correct Answer
B. 5

Explanation
A team of basketball consists of 5 players. This is the standard number of players required to play a game of basketball. Each team typically has 5 players on the court at a time, with positions such as point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center. Having 5 players allows for effective coordination and gameplay strategies.

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3.

Identify the skill below.
- A.
  
  Dribbling
- B.
  
  Passing
- C.
  
  Screening
- D.
  
  Shooting
Correct Answer
D. Shooting

Explanation
Shooting is the act of throwing the ball into the opponent's hoop.

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4.

Which of these is not a skill in basketball?
- A.
  
  Setting
- B.
  
  Dribbling
- C.
  
  Passing
- D.
  
  Bouncing
Correct Answer
A. Setting

Explanation
setting is a skill in volleyball.

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5.

Which of these is an equipment in basketball?
- A.
  
  Bat
- B.
  
  Whistle
- C.
  
  Helmet
- D.
  
  Padded jersey
Correct Answer
B. Whistle

Explanation
whistle is used by the referee to officiate the game of basketball

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6.

Who invented basketball?
- A.
  
  Steffi Graph
- B.
  
  Martina Hingis
- C.
  
  Anna Kournikova
- D.
  
  James Naismith
Correct Answer
D. James Naismith

Explanation
James Naismith is credited with inventing basketball. He was a Canadian physical education instructor who came up with the idea of the game in December 1891. Naismith wrote down the basic rules and hung a peach basket on the wall as the first basketball hoop. His invention quickly gained popularity and evolved into the modern game of basketball that is played worldwide today.

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When was basketball invented?
- A.
  
  1854
- B.
  
  1890
- C.
  
  1678
- D.
  
  1891
Correct Answer
D. 1891

Explanation
Basketball was invented in December 1891.

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8.

_________ is the largest basketball arena in the world?
- A.
  
  Carrier Dome, Syracuse , New York
- B.
  
  Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S
- C.
  
  Araneta Colesium, Quezon City, Philippines
- D.
  
  The Philippine Arena, in Bulacan, Philippines
Correct Answer
D. The pHilippine Arena, in Bulacan, pHilippines

Explanation
The Philippine Arena in Bulacan, Philippines is the largest basketball arena in the world.

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A shot in which basket is attempted from under the net is __________
- A.
  
  Tip in
- B.
  
  Lay up
- C.
  
  Jump ball
- D.
  
  Free throw
Correct Answer
B. Lay up

Explanation
A layup in basketball is a two-point shot attempt made by leaping from below, laying the ball up near the basket, and using one hand to bounce it off the backboard and into the basket. The motion and one-handed reach distinguish it from a jump shot. The layup is considered the most basic shot in basketball.

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10.

Whose major job is it to score points for the team in basketball?
- A.
  
  Point guard
- B.
  
  Shooting guard
- C.
  
  Small forward
- D.
  
  Centre
Correct Answer
B. Shooting guard

Explanation
The shooting guard (SG), also known as the two or off guard, is one of the five traditional positions in a regulation basketball game. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team and steal the ball on defense.[1] Some teams ask their shooting guards to bring up the ball as well; these players are known colloquially as combo guards. A player who can switch between playing shooting guard and small forward is known as a swingman. In the NBA, shooting guards usually range from 6' 3" (1.91 m) to 6' 7" (2.01 m) and 5' 9" (1.75 m) to 6' 0" (1.83 m) in the WNBA.

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