Which of the following sports is not played is Olympics?

Appeared in: BSF Staff Nurse - 2021

Explanation

Cricket is the correct answer as it is not a regular sport in the modern Olympic Games.
It was featured only once, at the 1900 Paris Olympics, making its inclusion extremely limited compared to the other options.
While it is a globally popular sport, its long absence from the Games makes it the correct choice for a sport 'not played' in the Olympics in a general context.
It is scheduled to return for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but is not part of the current program.

Option A: Swimming is a foundational sport of the modern Olympics and has been included in every Summer Games since 1896.
Option B: Archery is a regular Olympic sport. After appearing in early Games, it was permanently reintroduced in 1972 and has been featured in every Summer Olympics since.
Option C: Javelin throw is a standard event within the Olympic sport of Athletics (Track and Field). It has been a consistent part of the men's program since 1908 and the women's since 1932.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Knowledge of sports included in the Olympic Games as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
General knowledge and current affairs are often included in nursing entrance examinations to assess a candidate's overall awareness and intellectual curiosity.
This type of question tests long-term memory and the ability to distinguish between popular sports and those specifically included in the Olympic roster.
What if the question asked about a Paralympic sport? An example would be 'Boccia' or 'Goalball', highlighting the need for broad knowledge about major sporting events.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core requirement of the question. The keyword 'not' is critical; you are looking for the exception.
The question asks to find the sport among the options that is not a regular part of the Olympic Games program.
Systematically review each option: Swimming, Archery, and Javelin Throw are all well-known and long-standing components of the Summer Olympics.
Consider Cricket. While it is a major world sport, it is famously absent from the Olympic program for most of its history.
Conclude that Cricket is the correct outlier and the answer to the question.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Knowledge of sports included in the Olympic Games.
Stem keywords: sports, Olympics
Lead-in keywords: not played
Negative lead-in flag: The question asks to identify the sport that is NOT part of the Olympics.

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