SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 13

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 29th July 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q13

Match the following Judo terms with their correct descriptions:

Column A (Terms)Column B (Descriptions)
A. Ippon1. Major rule breach leading to disqualification
B. Hansoku-make2. Immediate victory by throw, hold, or submission
C. Waza-ari3. Partial point for lesser throw or 10-second hold
D. Sixth kyu (Senior)4. Beginner rank indicated by a light blue belt

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer
A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

Explanation
In Judo, different technical terms represent scores, penalties, and ranks. Ippon is the highest score and results in an immediate victory. Hansoku-make is a disqualification awarded for a serious rule violation. Waza-ari represents a partial score, while Sixth Kyu (Senior) is a beginner-level rank indicated by a light blue belt.

Key Points
• Ippon – Immediate victory by throw, hold, or submission.
• Hansoku-make – Disqualification due to a serious rule violation.
• Waza-ari – A partial score awarded for a less effective throw or hold.
• Sixth Kyu (Senior) – A beginner rank indicated by a light blue belt.

Additional Facts
• Judo was developed in Japan by Jigoro Kano.
• Judo became an official Olympic sport at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
• Belt colors in Judo indicate the skill level of a practitioner.

Important Questions

Question: What happens when a player scores an Ippon in Judo?
Answer: The player wins the match immediately.

Question: What does Hansoku-make mean in Judo?
Answer: Disqualification due to a serious rule violation.