SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q40

The term 'Straight drive' is related to which of the following sports?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Cricket.

The term 'Straight drive' is related to the sport of cricket. It is a classic batting shot played by the batsman, typically along the ground, with a vertical bat facing straight down the pitch.

This graceful shot is typically played to a full-length delivery, sending the ball straight down the ground past the bowler and towards the boundary.

The shot requires perfect timing, balance, and footwork, making it one of the most admired and technically sound shots in cricket.