SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q31

What is the term for a successful shot in basketball where the ball goes directly through the hoop?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

In basketball, a "swish" is a shot when the ball passes straight through the hoop without hitting the rim or backboard.

Other options:

Slam dunk: A shot directly into the hoop with one hand.

Layup: A shot with one or both hands from near the hoop.

Alley-oop: A ball thrown by a teammate and caught mid-air and immediately put into the hoop.