SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 85

The correct answer is Option 2: 3
Explanation:

• In athletics, the Triple Jump—also known as the 'hop, step, and jump'—is a field event. Its key rules and techniques primarily revolve around three distinct phases:
• Hop: The athlete takes off from the take-off board and lands on the *same* foot used to initiate the jump. (e.g., jumping off the right foot and landing back on the right foot).
• Step: Following the hop, the athlete lands on the *other* foot. (e.g., stepping from the right foot onto the left foot).
• Jump: Finally, the athlete jumps into the landing pit (sand) using *both* feet.

Important Rules of the Triple Jump (Quick Revision):

• Violation of Sequence: If an athlete fails to follow the correct sequence of the hop, step, and jump (landing on the same foot, followed by the other foot), it is considered a 'foul.'
• Take-off Board: During the jump, the athlete's foot must not extend beyond the foul line of the take-off board.
• Measurement: The distance is measured from the take-off board to the nearest mark made by the athlete in the sand (often a hand or hip mark).

Important Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: Which Indian athlete won a historic gold medal in the Triple Jump at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
Answer: Eldhose Paul.
Question: What is the standard distance between the take-off board and the landing pit in the Triple Jump?
Answer: 13 meters for men and 11 meters for women.
Question: In which year was the Triple Jump introduced to the modern Olympic Games?
Answer: 1896 (starting from the first modern Summer Olympics).