300+ TOP Hockey Interview Questions [REAL TIME]

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

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

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

In 1971 at barcelona

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

1975. Kuala Lumpur

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

Centre half.

5. When And Where Was Beighton Cup Started ?

In 1985 at kolkata.

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

Goal

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

Australia

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

Hockey

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

Hockey

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

7 yards from the goal line.

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

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.

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

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

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

Hoquet.

14. What Are The Dimensions Of A Hockey Field ?

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.

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

Dhyan Chand

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

Women’s hockey

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

1978, VErsailes, Pakistan

18. In Which Game Is Zafar Iqubal Associated ?

Hockey

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

Shankar Laxman

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

Surinder Singh Sodhi – 16 goals.

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

Rupa and Prema Saini

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

Only once, 1975, at kuala lumpur.

23. Which Is The Oldest Tournament In India ?

The beighton – cup ( 1985 ) .

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

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

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

K.P.Singh

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

Hockey

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

Ice hockey

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

Hockey on horseback.

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

The shooting circle.

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

Leslie Claudius .

31. From Which Game Has Ice – Hockey Been Adapted ?

English fens.

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

Pakistan’s former Air Marshal Malik Nur Khan.

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

International Hockey Federation

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

22

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

2.14m X 3.66m

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

7yrds

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

No limit

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

2

39. Each Half In A Hockey Game Consist Of?

35mins

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

When he gets a yellow card

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

Dhyan Chand

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

Germany

43. 2014 Hockey World Cup Was Won By?

Australia

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

India