'Free throw' is given in which of the following sports?

Appeared in: ESIC Nursing Officer 2016 (Shift -2)

Explanation

A 'Free throw', also known as a foul shot, is an unopposed attempt to score points in basketball.
It is awarded as a penalty after a player is fouled during the act of shooting, or for a technical foul.
A successful free throw is worth one point and is taken from a designated spot called the free-throw line.

Option A: Cricket uses the term 'Free Hit' for a penalty following a no-ball, not 'Free throw'. A 'throw' in cricket refers to an illegal bowling action.
Option B: Key actions in volleyball are 'Serve', 'Spike', 'Block', and 'Dig'. The term 'Free throw' is not used in this sport.
Option D: Common terms in badminton include 'Smash', 'Drop shot', and 'Serve'. 'Free throw' is not part of its terminology.

Visual 1: Diagram - A basketball court highlighting the free-throw line and the key, illustrating where a free throw is taken from.
Visual 2: Infographic - A table comparing common terms across different sports like Basketball, Cricket, Football, and Volleyball.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Knowledge of terminology used in different sports as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding basic rules and terminology is fundamental to appreciating any sport.
General knowledge questions on sports are common in competitive exams to test a candidate's awareness of popular culture and activities.
What if the term was 'Penalty Kick'? The answer would change to Football (Soccer), as this is the term for a similar type of unopposed scoring opportunity after a foul in the penalty area.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key term in the question, which is 'Free throw'.
Next, systematically review the options provided: Cricket, Volleyball, Basketball, and Badminton.
Recall or deduce the specific terminology associated with each sport.
Match the term 'Free throw' to the correct sport. If unsure, use a process of elimination by identifying terms you know belong to the other sports.
For example, you might know 'Spike' is from Volleyball and 'Smash' is from Badminton, helping you eliminate those options.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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