Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Cricket.
· In cricket, a 'yorker' refers to a delivery where the ball is pitched right at the batsman's feet, making it difficult for them to play an attacking shot.
· Cricket originated in England and is believed to have been played since the 16th century.
· It evolved into a formal sport with organized rules and matches by the 18th century.
· Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 in Massachusetts, USA. It quickly gained popularity and spread globally, becoming an Olympic sport in 1936.
Facts to remember:
| Sport |
Important Terminologies |
| Football (Soccer) |
Goal, Offside, Penalty, Corner Kick, Free Kick, Yellow/Red Card, Dribbling, Tackle, Hat-Trick |
| Basketball |
Dribble, Slam Dunk, Free Throw, Three-Pointer, Rebound, Layup, Block, Double-Double, Triple-Double |
| Cricket |
Wicket, Over, Run, Sixer, Boundary, Duck, Leg Before Wicket (LBW), Century, Hat-trick |
| Tennis |
Ace, Deuce, Double Fault, Serve, Volley, Backhand, Forehand, Grand Slam, Match Point |
| Baseball |
Home Run, Strike, Ball, Out, Inning, Double Play, Grand Slam, Bunt, Pitcher, Catcher |
| Golf |
Birdie, Bogey, Par, Eagle, Hole-in-One, Green, Fairway, Bunker, Putt, Driver |
| American Football |
Touchdown, Field Goal, Interception, Sack, Fumble, Punt, Quarterback, Linebacker, Safety |
English
80 Questions
160 Marks
60 Mins
