SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 44

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q44

How many players from one team are allowed on the basketball court during play? 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Answer: 5

Explanation: In basketball, each team is allowed to have 5 players on the court during active play. This includes positions such as point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center. The rule is standardized by the FIBA.

Additional Key Points:

A basketball team typically has 12 players in total, but only 5 play at a time.

Substitutions are unlimited and can be made during stoppages.

The five positions on court help balance offense and defense.

Basketball is played in four quarters (FIBA rules).

Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:

Question: How many players are there in a full basketball team squad?
Answer: 12 players

Question: How many quarters are there in a basketball match (FIBA rules)?
Answer: 4 quarters

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