Hockey Interview Questions & Answers

Question 1. The Word ‘ Hockey ’ Is Originated From What ?

Answer :

Old french ‘ Hoquet ’ means a shepher’s crook.

Question 2. When And Where Was The First World Cup Held ?

Answer :

In 1971 at barcelona

Question 3. In Which World Cup Did India Win The Title ?

Answer :

1975. Kuala Lumpur

Question 4. At Which World Cup Did Ajitpal Singh Play Hockey ?

Answer :

Centre half.

Question 5. When And Where Was Beighton Cup Started ?

Answer :

In 1985 at kolkata.

Question 6. What Is The Name Of The Autobiography Of Dhyan Chand ?

Answer :

Goal

Question 7. Which Country Won The World Cup For Women 1998 ?

Answer :

Australia

Question 8. In Which Game Did Major Dhyanchand Make A Mark ?

Answer :

Hockey

Question 9. In Which Game Did Major Dhyanchand Make A Mark ?

Answer :

Hockey

Question 10. What Is The Distance Of A Penalty Stroke In Hockey ?

Answer :

7 yards from the goal line.

Question 11. What Is The Record Of India In Hockey In The Olympic Games ?

Answer :

India won olympic gold from the re - inception of hockey in 1928 until 1960, during which India played 24 matches and won all 24, scored 178 goals.

Question 12. When Was International Hockey Played On Astro - Turf For The First Time In India ?

Answer :

In 9th Asiad at new delhi, 1982 in the national stadium.

Question 13. The French Had A Game Similar To Hockey, Played During The Middle Ages. What Was It Called ?

Answer :

Hoquet.

Question 14. What Are The Dimensions Of A Hockey Field ?

Answer :

The field is 100 * 60 yards. Two uprights placed four yards apart, with a crossbar 7 ft. above the ground on each end of the ground, from the goal.

Question 15. Who Is Known As Hockey Wizard ?what Is The Distance Of A Penalty Stroke In Hockey ?

Answer :

Dhyan Chand

Question 16. For Which Game Is The Indira Gandhi Gold Cup Being Awarded ?

Answer :

Women’s hockey

Question 17. When And Where Was The First Junior World Cup Held And Who Won ?

Answer :

1978, VErsailes, Pakistan

Question 18. In Which Game Is Zafar Iqubal Associated ?

Answer :

Hockey

Question 19. Who Was India’s Captain In The 1966 Asiad ?

Answer :

Shankar Laxman

Question 20. Which Indian Hockey Player Has Scored Maximum Goals In Olympics ?

Answer :

Surinder Singh Sodhi - 16 goals.

Question 21. Who Were The Two Sisters Led India In Women’s Hockey ?

Answer :

Rupa and Prema Saini

Question 22. How Many Times Has India Won The World Cup Of Hockey ?

Answer :

Only once, 1975, at kuala lumpur.

Question 23. Which Is The Oldest Tournament In India ?

Answer :

The beighton - cup ( 1985 ) .

Question 24. Other Than India And Pakistan Which Other Countries Have Own The Asiad Bronze In Hockey ?

Answer :

Korea ( 1958 ), Malaysia ( 1962, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1990 ) and Japan ( 1966, 1970 ).

Question 25. Who Was The First Indian To Be Conferred The Helm’s Award ?

Answer :

K.P.Singh

Question 26. Which Sport Is Associated With Lady Rattan Tata Trophy ( For Women ) ?

Answer :

Hockey

Question 27. In Which Sport Would You Use The Term Face - Off ?

Answer :

Ice hockey

Question 28. In The 1860’s, British Officers In Assam Started Playing The Game, Polo. What Did They Refer To It As, Initially ?

Answer :

Hockey on horseback.

Question 29. In Hockey, What Is The Line Called Inside Which Goals Are Scored ?

Answer :

The shooting circle.

Question 30. Name A Hockey Captain Who Has The Unique Distinction Of Representing His Country In Four Olympics, Winning Three Golds And A Silver ?

Answer :

Leslie Claudius .

Question 31. From Which Game Has Ice - Hockey Been Adapted ?

Answer :

English fens.

Question 32. The Hockey Champions Trophy Is The International Hockey Federation’s Most Prestigious Annual Event Since 1980. Who Was The Founder Of This Trophy ?

Answer :

Pakistan’s former Air Marshal Malik Nur Khan.

Question 33. Which Among These Is The Highest Governing Body Of Hockey?

Answer :

International Hockey Federation

Question 34. Total No. Of Players Playing On The Pitch In A Hockey Match Is?

Answer :

22

Question 35. What Are The Dimensions Of The Goal At Each End Of The Hockey Field?

Answer :

2.14m X 3.66m

Question 36. The Distance Between Thepenalty Spot And The Goal Is?

Answer :

7yrds

Question 37. The Limit On Numbers Of Substitutions Per Game Is?

Answer :

No limit

Question 38. No. Of Field Empires In A Match Is?

Answer :

2

Question 39. Each Half In A Hockey Game Consist Of?

Answer :

35mins

Question 40. When Does A Player Go To The Penalty Box?

Answer :

When he gets a yellow card

Question 41. Who Is Regarded As The Best Player In History Of The Sport?

Answer :

Dhyan Chand

Question 42. Which Nation Won The Hockey Olympic Gold Medal In 2012?

Answer :

Germany

Question 43. 2014 Hockey World Cup Was Won By?

Answer :

Australia

Question 44. Which Nation Has The Most Olympic Gold Medals In Hockey With 8 Medals?

Answer :

India