SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 58

SSC MTS - 11 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q58

In Football, the match lasts two equal periods of ______ minutes.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option 3 (45 minutes)

Explanation:

According to the rules of football, a standard match lasts 90 minutes, divided into two equal halves of 45 minutes each. There is a maximum interval of 15 minutes between the two halves. To compensate for lost time during the game, the referee may add stoppage time or added time at the end of each half.

Additional Facts

Extra Time: In knockout matches, if the score is tied, two extra halves of 15 minutes each are awarded.

Number of Players: Each team consists of 11 players, including the goalkeeper.

Governing Body: FIFA is the international governing body of football, founded in 1904.

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(Answer: Official warning)

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(Answer: Argentina)

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