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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 47

SSC MTS - 30/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q47

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Scissor style and Western Roll are the techniques used in:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Correct Answer is option 2 i.e. High Jump.

Scissor style and Western Roll are classic techniques used in the high jump, an athletics event where the goal is to leap over a horizontal bar without knocking it down.These styles were precursors to the Fosbury Flop, the modern technique widely used today.The Scissor style involves a motion resembling the closing of scissors, while the Western Roll requires the jumper to roll over the bar sideways.

 Incorrect Options:

  1. Long Jump – Involves a horizontal leap for distance, not height.

  2. Pole Vault – Uses a pole to vault over a high bar, with different techniques.

  3. Triple Jump – Involves a hop, step, and jump sequence for distance, not height.