SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 32

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q32

The term ‘bishop’ is associated with which game?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. chess.

  • The term ‘bishop’ is associated with the chess game.
  • In the game of chess, the bishop is a piece that moves only along diagonal lines. Each player begins with two bishops—one positioned on a light-colored square and the other on a dark-colored square. 
  • The bishop can move any number of squares diagonally, but cannot jump over other pieces. In the game of chess, the bishop is also considered a minor piece along with the knight.
  • The bishop can move any number of squares diagonally, but cannot jump over other pieces. The bishop is considered a minor piece in the game of chess, alongside the knight.
  • The bishop plays an important role in both defensive and offensive strategies in chess.