SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 59

SSC CPO - 11 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q59

In table tennis, how many consecutive serves does each player get before switching?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Answer: (B) 2

Explanation:

According to the rules of Table Tennis, each player gets the opportunity to make 2 consecutive serves before the turn switches. This process continues until one player reaches 11 points. However, if the score reaches a tie at 10-10, the serving order changes, and each player gets only 1 serve at a time until one player establishes a lead of 2 points. Table Tennis is also known as 'Ping-Pong,' and its global governing body is the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation).

Additional Points:

Scoring System: A game consists of 11 points. Previously, it used to be 21 points (prior to 2001).

Service Rules: It is mandatory to toss the ball into the air to a height of at least 16 cm (approximately 6 inches).

Potential Exam Questions and Answers:

Question: What is the minimum number of points required to win a game of Table Tennis?

Answer: 11 points.

Question: What does the serving interval become when the score is tied at 10-10?

Answer: 1 serve for each player.

Question: What is the national sport of China?

Answer: Table Tennis.