A. Judo
B. Sumo Restling
C. Tennis
D. Basketball

 The history of the Japanese national sport:

Sumo wrestling is often considered the national sport of Japan and is one of the most traditional and culturally significant sports in the country. Sumo has existed for many centuries and is closely tied to ancient Japanese rituals and customs.

Sumo eventually became an organized competitive sport, but many of the traditional ceremonies and practices remained. Professional sumo remains an important part of Japanese culture, with major tournaments held regularly in Japan.

Key Points About Sumo Wrestling to Remember:

• Country: Japan
• National Sport: Sumo Wrestling
• Sport Type: Traditional Japanese wrestling
• Sumo Wrestler: Rikishi
• Sumo Ring: Dohyō
• Main Objective: Force the opponent out of the ring or make them touch the ground with a body part other than the soles of their feet
• Cultural Importance: Strongly connected with Japanese history, traditions, and ceremonies
• History: One of Japan’s oldest traditional sports
• Exam Area: General Knowledge, World GK, International Affairs, and Competitive Exams

Related GK Questions & Answers Based on Past Paper Patterns

1. What is the national sport of Japan?
   Answer: Sumo Wrestling.
2. Which traditional Japanese martial art is practiced worldwide?
   Answer: Judo.
3. What is a professional sumo wrestler called?
   Answer: Rikishi.
4. What is the circular ring used for sumo wrestling called?
   Answer: Dohyō.
5. Which country is most closely associated with sumo wrestling?
   Answer: Japan.
6. Which traditional Japanese sport involves wrestlers competing in a circular ring?
   Answer: Sumo Wrestling.
7. What is sumo wrestling closely associated with in Japanese culture?
   Answer: Traditional ceremonies and cultural practices.
8. In which subject area is Japan’s national sport commonly asked in competitive exams?
   Answer: General Knowledge and International Affairs.

Exam Tip

For GK MCQs, Current Affairs, International Affairs, past papers, and competitive exam practice, remember:

Japan → Sumo Wrestling → National Sport

Also remember:

Sumo Wrestler → Rikishi
Sumo Ring → Dohyō
Traditional Japanese Wrestling → Sumo

This fact is useful for PPSC, FPSC, PMS, CSS, NTS, OTS, Pakistan Studies, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, International Affairs, and other competitive exams.