SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 36

SSC GD Const (English) - 21 Feb 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q36

An ______________ is a cricket shot where the batsman swings the bat vertically and hits the ball along the ground. The ball is hit between cover and mid-off.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Off drive.

An off drive is a cricket shot where the batsman swings the bat vertically and hits the ball along the ground. The ball is played between cover and mid-off, typically in the direction of the off-side field. It is a classic stroke in cricket that requires precise timing and control.