Basketball Quiz - General Knowledge

Free practice quiz: Basketball (General Knowledge). 12 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. How many points is a standard free throw worth in basketball?

   1. 1 point
   2. 2 points
   3. 3 points
   4. 4 points
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   Answer: A. 1 point

   A free throw is worth 1 point in basketball.

2. How many players from each team are on the court at one time during a standard basketball game?

   1. 4 players
   2. 5 players
   3. 6 players
   4. 7 players
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   Answer: B. 5 players

   Each team has 5 players on the court at a time in standard basketball.

3. What is the name of the violation called when a player takes more than two steps without dribbling?

   1. Double dribble
   2. Traveling
   3. Carrying
   4. Palming
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   Answer: B. Traveling

   Traveling is the violation for moving illegally with the ball without dribbling.

4. In FIBA basketball, how long is the shot clock?

   1. 24 seconds
   2. 30 seconds
   3. 35 seconds
   4. 45 seconds
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   Answer: A. 24 seconds

   FIBA uses a 24-second shot clock, matching the NBA's shot clock.

5. Which NBA team owns the record for the longest winning streak in a single season, with 33 straight games?

   1. Chicago Bulls
   2. Golden State Warriors
   3. Los Angeles Lakers
   4. Miami Heat
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   Answer: C. Los Angeles Lakers

   The Los Angeles Lakers won 33 consecutive games during the 1971-72 season.

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