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Question 1: Which side of the pitch is to the right of a right-handed batter?
- Leg side
- Off side
- On side
- Square side
Answer: B. Off side
Explanation: In cricket, the field is divided into two main halves. For a right-handed batter, the off side is the side to their right, while the leg side is to their left.
Question 2: Which fielder is the only one permitted to wear gloves and external leg guards?
- Mid off
- Gully
- First slip
- Wicket keeper
Answer: D. Wicket keeper
Explanation: The wicket keeper is a specialized position and is the only player on the fielding team allowed to wear protective equipment like gloves and leg guards.
Question 3: What does the term 'silly' imply when describing a fielding position?
- The fielder is near the boundary
- The fielder is in the deep outfield
- The fielder is behind the wicket
- The fielder is very close to the batter
Answer: D. The fielder is very close to the batter
Explanation: Positions described as 'silly' are located extremely close to the batter, allowing the fielder to react quickly to edges or blocks during play.
Question 4: Where is a 'deep' fielding position typically located?
- Directly behind the stumps
- Inside the 30-yard circle
- Next to the wicket keeper
- Near the boundary line
Answer: D. Near the boundary line
Explanation: A deep position is situated in the outfield near the boundary line, with the primary objective of preventing the ball from crossing the boundary for runs.
Question 5: Which position stands close to the slips but further away from the batter to catch edges?
- Mid wicket
- Gully
- Third man
- Mid on
Answer: B. Gully
Explanation: The gully fielder is positioned laterally further away from the batter than the slip cordon, specifically to catch edges that pass between the slips and point.
Question 6: Where is the Mid Wicket fielder typically positioned?
- On the off side
- Behind the batter
- Directly in front of the stumps
- On the leg side
Answer: D. On the leg side
Explanation: The mid wicket fielder stands on the leg side at approximately a 45-degree angle to the batter, helping to intercept shots played into that specific area.
Question 7: Which positions are located within the 30-yard circle to stop shots hit straight down the ground?
- Third man and Gully
- First and Second slip
- Square leg and Silly point
- Mid off and Mid on
Answer: D. Mid off and Mid on
Explanation: Mid off and mid on are positioned on either side of the pitch within the infield to prevent runs from shots hit straight down the ground.
Question 8: Where is the Square Leg fielder typically located?
- Near the boundary on the off side
- On the off side
- Behind the batter
- Square of the wicket on the leg side
Answer: D. Square of the wicket on the leg side
Explanation: The square leg fielder stands square of the wicket on the leg side, usually 15 to 30 yards away, and is often involved in catching and run-out attempts.
Question 9: What is the primary purpose of the Slip cordon?
- To prevent runs in the deep outfield
- To stop straight drives
- To catch balls that edge off the bat
- To guard the leg side boundary
Answer: C. To catch balls that edge off the bat
Explanation: The slip cordon, consisting of fielders like first and second slip, is positioned next to the wicket keeper to catch balls that deflect off the edge of the bat.
Question 10: Which fielding position is positioned directly behind the batter's wicket on the off-side?
- Third Man
- Fine Leg
- Wicket-keeper
- Long-on
Answer: C. Wicket-keeper
Explanation: The wicket-keeper is the only fielder positioned directly behind the stumps to catch edges and attempt stumpings.