In badminton, how many players are typically on each side of a doubles match?
(a) 1 player
(b) 2 players
(c) 3 players
(d) 4 players
How many points are required to win a game?
(a) 15 points
(b) 21 points
(c) 25 points
(d) 30 points
Badminton is believed to have originated in which country?
(a) China
(b) England
(c) India
(d) Japan
In which year was badminton officially introduced as a competitive sport at the Olympic Games?
(a) 1980
(b) 1996
(c) 2004
(d) 2012
What name was the BWF known initially by?
(a) WBF
(b) ISA
(c) GBA
(d) IBF
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How many times can a single side hit a shuttlecock before it must be sent over the net?
(a) Once
(b) Twice
(c) Three times
(d) Unlimited times
If the serving side wins a rally, how many points do they score?
(a) 1 point
(b) 2 points
(c) 3 points
(d) 0 points
In doubles badminton, what happens if the shuttlecock lands on the boundary line?
(a) The serving side wins a point.
(b) The receiving side wins a point.
(c) The rally is replayed.
(d) The rally continues without any change in score.
In what year was the first All England Open Badminton Championships held?
(a) 1869
(b) 1875
(c) 1890
(d) 1900
When were plastic shuttlecocks introduced?
(a) 1930s
(b) 1940s
(c) 1960s
(d) 2000s
In which area of the world is badminton most famous as a recreational sport?
(a) North America
(b) Europe
(c) Asia
(d) South America
What is the fastest recorded speed of a badminton shuttlecock during a professional match?
(a) 150 km/h (93 mph)
(b) 200 km/h (124 mph)
(c) 250 km/h (155 mph)
(d) 300 km/h (186 mph)
In which Olympic Games did badminton officially debut as a full medal sport?
(a) Sydney 2000
(b) Athens 2004
(c) Beijing 2008
(d) London 2012
What is the key difference between the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup?
(a) Gender of the players
(b) Age of the players
(c) Skill level of the players
(d) Nationality of the players
How often is the BWF World Championship held?
(a) Annually
(b) Biennially
(c) Quadrennially
(d) Once every decade
What is the name for a shot in badminton where the shuttlecock is hit downward at an angle steep enough to make it difficult for the opponent to return?
(a) Clear
(b) Smash
(c) Drop shot
(d) Drive
What is a “birdie”?
(a) The shuttlecock
(b) A type of serve
(c) A solid shot to the backcourt
(d) A type of grip
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What is the term used for a shot hit high and deep into the opponent’s backcourt, forcing them to move quickly and return the shuttlecock from near the baseline?
(a) Drop shot
(b) Lob
(c) Drive
(d) Net shot
What is the name of the accessory used to keep the net taut in badminton?
(a) Net strap
(b) Net string
(c) Net rope
(d) Net cord
What shot in badminton involves hitting the shuttlecock high and deep into the opponent’s backcourt?
(a) Smash
(b) Drop shot
(c) Clear
(d) Drive
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Which badminton shot involves hitting the shuttlecock softly over the net and close to the net, often forcing the opponent to approach the net to return it?
(a) Smash
(b) Drop shot
(c) Drive
(d) Clear
In a standard badminton court, how many boundary lines mark the outer edges of the court?
(a) 2 lines
(b) 4 lines
(c) 6 lines
(d) 8 lines
In a badminton court, what is the distance between the net and the front service line?
(a) 1 meter
(b) 2 meters
(c) 3 meters
(d) 4 meters
What is the fastest recorded shuttlecock speed in professional badminton?
(a) 250 km/h (155 mph)
(b) 300 km/h (186 mph)
(c) 350 km/h (217 mph)
(d) 400 km/h (249 mph)
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What is the standard weight range for a badminton shuttlecock?
(a) 3 to 4 grams
(b) 4 to 5 grams
(c) 5 to 6 grams
(d) 6 to 7 grams
What are the two types of materials typically used to make the skirt of a badminton shuttlecock?
(a) Feather and nylon
(b) Nylon and rubber
(c) Feather and plastic
(d) Plastic and rubber
How many feathers are used to make the skirt of a traditional feathered badminton shuttlecock?
(a) 8 feathers
(b) 12 feathers
(c) 16 feathers
(d) 20 feathers
Where is WBF headquarters located?
(a) London, United Kingdom
(b) Lausanne, Switzerland
(c) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(d) New York City, United States
Which legendary Indonesian badminton player is often referred to as the “King of Badminton”?
(a) Lee Chong Wei
(b) Lin Dan
(c) Taufik Hidayat
(d) Rudy Hartono
Lin Dan hails from which country?
(a) Indonesia
(b) China
(c) Malaysia
(d) South Korea
Who is known as the “Lee of Malaysia”?
(a) Lin Dan
(b) Lee Chong Wei
(c) Taufik Hidayat Lee
(d) Kento Momota
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What is the minimum height at which the server’s racket must strike the shuttlecock during a serve?
(a) Below the waist
(b) At waist level
(c) Above the head
(d) At knee level
How many points are required to win a badminton game?
(a) 15 points
(b) 21 points
(c) 30 points
(d) 40 points
If the score is tied at 20-20 in a game, how many points are needed to win?
(a) 1 point
(b) 2 points
(c) 3 points
(d) 5 points
Which type of grip is generally recommended for executing forehand shots in badminton?
(a) Eastern grip
(b) Continental grip
(c) Western grip
(d) Semi-western grip
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What is a crucial feature of badminton shoes?
(a) High heels
(b) Metal spikes
(c) Non-marking soles
(d) Thick rubber outsoles
What is the purpose of the gum sole on badminton shoes?
(a) To provide extra cushioning
(b) To increase shoe durability
(c) To enhance traction on the court
(d) To reduce shoe weight
Which side of the court is the server required to start serving from?
(a) Left service court
(b) Right service court
(c) Either service court
(d) Middle of the court
What is the rotation order for serving in a doubles badminton match?
(a) The server remains the same throughout
(b) The server alternates between teams after every point
(c) The server rotates within their team after every point
(d) The receiving side serves after each point
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Which area of the court is typically covered by the front player of a doubles badminton team?
(a) Backcourt
(b) Midcourt
(c) Frontcourt
(d) Centercourt
Which country has won the most Thomas Cup titles?
(a) China
(b) Malaysia
(c) Indonesia
(d) South Korea
