SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CGL - 14 July 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q28

'Penalty Corner' is related to which of the following sports?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Hockey.

'Penalty Corner' is related to the sport of hockey. In field hockey, a penalty corner is awarded to the attacking team when a defender commits a foul within the striking circle or if the ball is intentionally stopped by a defender with their body. During a penalty corner, the ball is placed on the corner of the field, and the attacking team has an opportunity to take a direct shot at the goal with the defense limited in their positioning.