Week 1

Question 1

It is a racket sports that is played with a shuttlecock as a projectile and the players are separated by a net that divides the court into two equal parts.

Answer 1

Badminton

Question 2

True or False

Badminton should be played indoors where wind cannot compromise the flight of the shuttle.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Between 1856 and 1859, a game known as ___________ and _______ started to evolve into the modern game of badminton

Answer 3

‘battledore’,’shuttlecock’

Question 4

The place where the game ‘battledore and shuttlecock’ started to evolve into the modern game of badminton

The owner is the Duke of Beaufort

Answer 4

“Badminton House”

Question 5

The year when a badminton code of conduct was drawn up

Answer 5

1877

Question 6

True or False

The aim of ‘battledore and shuttlecock’ was to keep the shuttlecock in the air for as short as possible

Answer 6

False - for as long as possible

Question 7

Year 1893

It was formed to administer the game internationally

Answer 7

Badminton Association of England

Question 8

Held in Barcelona

The year the badminton became an Olympic sport

Answer 8

1992

introduction of singles and doubles disciplines

Question 9

A badminton event included in Atlanta (1996)

Answer 9

Mixed doubles

Question 10

The full width of the court

in metres

Answer 10

6.1 metres

20 ft.

Question 11

The width of the court in singles is reduced to

in feet

Answer 11

17 ft.

5.18 metres

Question 12

The full length of the court

in metres

Answer 12

13.4 metres

44 ft.

Question 13

The service courts are marked by a center line dividing the width by ________ and by the outer side and back boundaries

Answer 13

a short service line (1.98m) from the net

Question 14

In doubles,

the service court is marked by a long service line from the back boundary

Answer 14

0.76 metres

Question 15

Height of net at the edges

Answer 15

1.55 metres

Question 16

Height of net in the center

Answer 16

1.524 metres

Question 17

Badminton rackets are light, weighing between __ to __ grams including the string

Answer 17

75 to 95 grams

or 2.6 to 3.3 ounces

Question 18

The rackets are composed of many different materials ranging from

Answer 18

carbon fiber composite (graphite reinforced plastic) to solid steel

Question 19

Shuttlecock

The feathers shall have a uniform length between

Answer 19

62 to 70 mm

measured from the tip to the top of the base

Question 20

Calories burned by playing badminton for an hour

Answer 20

400-550 CALORIES

Question 21

Depth of net when stretched post to post

Answer 21

2 feet and 6 inches

Question 22

Height of the net from the floor

Answer 22

5 feet

Question 23

Height of the post from the floor

Answer 23

5 feet and 1 inch

Question 24

Health Benefits of Playing Badminton

Utilizes every of your body muscles which helps to burn more fat

Answer 24

Reduce Weight and Get Rid of Excess Fat

Question 25

# Health Benefits of Playing Badminton Improve the health and functioning of the lungs drastically

Answer 25

Improves Lung Health

Question 26

# Health Benefits of Playing Badminton Lowers your blood pressure and produce natural chemical reactions within your body which has drug-like properties

Answer 26

Helps Cure Hypertension

Question 27

# Health Benefits of Playing Badminton Helps to decrease blood sugar levels which decrease overall production of sugar by your liver

Answer 27

Reduces Risk of Diabetes

Question 28

# Health Benefits of Playing Badminton Alleviates stress on your bones and helps in the growth of cells ## Footnote Promotes bone growth and maximum accumulation of calcium

Answer 28

Increases Bone Density

Question 29

# Health Benefits of Playing Badminton Helps increase HDL (good cholesterols) levels in the body while decreasing the levels of bad cholesterol

Answer 29

Improves Heart Function

Question 30

# Health Benefits of Playing Badminton The body gets in the habit of sweating naturally, eliminating toxins

Answer 30

Improves Metabolism

Question 31

# Health Benefits of Playing Badminton Known as a figure-toning workout

Answer 31

Helps Maintain Your Physique

Question 32

# Health Benefits of Playing Badminton Helps kick away depression, anxiety and stress

Answer 32

Keeps You in Good Mood, Strong & Motivated

Question 33

# Health Benefits of Playing Badminton It is a very intense sport and involves physical exertion

Answer 33

Fights Stress

Question 34

# Health Benefits of Playing Badminton Mind-body coordination is a must

Answer 34

Improves Cognitive Function

Question 35

# Health Benefits of Playing Badminton You look to play with new and competitive individuals every time

Answer 35

Helps Improving Your Social Skills

Question 36

# Health Benefits of Playing Badminton Helps fight fatigue, anxiety and improve mental health naturally

Answer 36

Releases Endorphins

Question 37

# Health Benefits of Playing Badminton Being physically fit and having a healthy brain functioning will help you focus better and feel good all the time

Answer 37

Better Lifestyle