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

Appeared in: ISRO- 2016

Explanation

The term 'Free throw' is a fundamental part of the sport of basketball.
It refers to an unopposed attempt to score one point by shooting from behind the free-throw line.
Free throws are typically awarded to a player who has been fouled by an opponent, most commonly during the act of shooting.

Option A: Cricket does not have a 'free throw'. A somewhat similar concept is the 'Free Hit', which is awarded to the batting side after the bowler bowls a no-ball, but the rules and context are entirely different.
Option B: Volleyball involves actions like 'Spike', 'Serve', and 'Block'. It does not have a play called a 'free throw'.
Option D: Badminton terminology includes 'Smash', 'Drop shot', and 'Clear'. The concept of a 'free throw' does not exist in this sport.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Sports Terminology as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding basic terminology is the first step to learning the rules and strategies of any sport.
Many sports have penalty-related plays, but their names and rules are specific. For example, cricket has a 'free hit' after a no-ball, which is conceptually different from a basketball 'free throw'.
What if the question asked about a 'penalty kick'? This term is most famously associated with soccer (football), awarded for a foul inside the penalty area.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key term in the question, which is 'Free throw'.
Next, access your general knowledge about major sports to recall which sport uses this specific term.
Consider each option individually. Does cricket have a free throw? No, it has a 'free hit'. Does volleyball or badminton have this play? No.
Confirm that 'Free throw' is a standard play in basketball, awarded as a penalty for a foul.
Select the option corresponding to basketball.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Qywza_2cQSgoVXQnFxuK12

Practise the full ISRO- 2016

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.