All MCQs for Competitive Exams

1201

What is a 'Pie chucker'?

A

A great batsman

B

Slang for a bowler who bowls poor quality or easy deliveries

C

An umpire

D

A wicketkeeper

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1202

What does the term 'Carry the bat' mean?

A

Running with the bat

B

An opening batsman remaining not out at the end of an innings while all others are dismissed

C

Holding the bat high

D

Breaking the bat

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1203

What is a 'Free Hit'?

A

A shot that goes for six

B

A delivery following a No-ball where the batsman cannot be dismissed (except run out)

C

A practice shot

D

A bonus run

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1204

What is the 'Mankad' dismissal?

A

Timed out

B

Run out of the non-striker by the bowler before delivery

C

Hit wicket

D

Obstructing the field

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1205

What is a 'Bouncer'?

A

A ball that rolls on the ground

B

A short-pitched delivery that rises up to the batsman's chest or head height

C

A full toss

D

A wide ball

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1206

Where is the fielding position 'Silly Point' located?

A

On the boundary line

B

Very close to the batsman on the off side

C

Behind the wicketkeeper

D

Next to the umpire

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1207

What is a 'Diamond Duck'?

A

Getting out on the first ball of the match

B

Getting out without facing a single legal delivery (usually run out)

C

Getting out for zero in both innings

D

Getting out on a wide ball

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1208

What is the 'Powerplay'?

A

A period where fielders are restricted to the 30-yard circle

B

The last 10 overs of a match

C

When a new batsman comes in

D

A review system

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1209

Which shot is played by kneeling on one knee and sweeping the ball to the leg side?

A

Drive

B

Cut

C

Sweep

D

Pull

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1210

What is a 'Maiden Over'?

A

An over where a wicket is taken

B

An over where no runs are scored off the bat or extras (excluding leg byes/byes in some stats)

C

The first over of the match

D

An over with more than 10 runs

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