Fielding and Dismissals in Cricket: A Comprehensive Guide for Students

Question 1

Which of the following is the primary role of the wicket-keeper in a cricket match?

Accepted Answer

To catch the ball if it passes the batsman

Answer

To field the ball in the outfield

Answer

To bowl the ball to the batsman

Answer

To run out the batsman

Question 2

When a batter hits the ball towards the boundary and a fielder catches it before it touches the ground, what type of dismissal is it?

Accepted Answer

Caught

Answer

Run out

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Bowled

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Leg before wicket (LBW)

Question 3

Which rule determines whether a batter is out LBW?

Accepted Answer

The ball would have hit the stumps

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The ball pitched outside the leg stump

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The batter was not attempting to play a stroke

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The batter's front foot was outside the crease

Question 4

Which fielding technique involves standing close to the batter and intercepting balls hit directly at the player?

Accepted Answer

Slip

Answer

Cover

Answer

Long on

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Extra cover

Question 5

When a batter tries to hit the ball but misses and is stranded outside the crease, what type of dismissal is it?

Accepted Answer

Run out

Answer

Caught

Answer

Bowled

Answer

LBW

Question 6

Which fielding position is located behind the batter and catches balls hit towards the boundary?

Accepted Answer

Deep square leg

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Gully

Answer

Mid-off

Answer

Point

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of fielders in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Bowling the ball

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Catching the ball

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Running out the batter

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Stumping the batter

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a recognized fielding position in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

Answer

Wicket-keeper

Answer

Slip

Answer

Point

Question 9

Which type of dismissal occurs when the batsman steps out of his/her crease and the wicket-keeper removes the bails?

Accepted Answer

Stumped

Answer

Leg before wicket

Answer

Bowled

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Caught

Question 10

The fielder positioned directly behind the batsman, responsible for catching any ball that passes the batsman, is called the:

Accepted Answer

Wicket-keeper

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Slip

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Silly point

Answer

Covers

Question 11

The bowler's attempt to dismiss a batsman by hitting the stumps with the ball is known as:

Accepted Answer

Bowling

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Run out

Answer

Caught and bowled

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LBW

Question 12

True or False: Fielders are permitted to intentionally block the batsman's path to prevent him/her from scoring runs.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a specific type of catch in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Boundary catch

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Overhead catch

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Low catch

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Diving catch

Question 14

Which method of dismissal occurs when the batsman hits the ball directly to a fielder, who catches it?

Accepted Answer

Caught

Answer

Bowled

Answer

Leg before wicket

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Stumped

Question 15

Which type of dismissal is awarded when the batsman's wicket is hit by the ball after being bowled by the bowler?

Accepted Answer

Bowled

Answer

Leg before wicket

Answer

Run out

Answer

Stumped

Question 16

What is the name of the dismissal that occurs when the batsman is out of their crease and is hit by the ball before it reaches the wicket?

Accepted Answer

Run out

Answer

Stumped

Answer

Leg before wicket

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Caught

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a fielding technique used to catch the ball?

Accepted Answer

Blocking

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Overhead

Answer

Underarm

Answer

Diving

Question 18

What is the significance of the 'golden arm' in cricket?

Accepted Answer

It is a rare fielding achievement where a fielder takes 5 catches in an innings

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It is a type of fielding position near the boundary

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It is a special technique used by the wicket-keeper

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It has no significance in cricket

Question 19

What is the role of the 'slip' fielder in cricket?

Accepted Answer

To catch balls edged by the batsman towards the wicket-keeper

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To prevent byes and leg byes

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To run out batsmen

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To field the ball in the outfield

Question 20

When a batter is out because they hit the ball and an opposing player catches it before it touches the ground, what is this called?

Accepted Answer

Caught

Answer

Run out

Answer

Bowled

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Leg before wicket

Question 21

Which players in cricket retrieve the ball after it is hit by the batter?

Accepted Answer

Outfielders

Answer

Bowlers

Answer

Wicket-keepers

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Batsmen

Question 22

When a fielder catches the ball directly from the bowler without it touching the ground, what is this type of catch called?

Accepted Answer

Direct catch

Answer

Slip catch

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Reverse catch

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Boundary catch

Question 23

What is the name of the defensive technique where a fielder slides on the ground to stop the ball?

Accepted Answer

Slide

Answer

Flycatch

Answer

Ground catch

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Block

Question 24

Which type of fielder is responsible for catching shots hit towards the boundary line?

Accepted Answer

Outfielder

Answer

Spinner

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Wicket-keeper

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Bowler

Question 25

When a batter is out because the bowler hits their stumps with the ball, what is this called?

Accepted Answer

Bowled

Answer

Run out

Answer

Leg before wicket

Answer

Caught and bowled

Question 26

Who is the player in cricket who is trying to hit the ball bowled by the bowler?

Accepted Answer

Batsman

Answer

Stumper

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Outfielder

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Captain

Question 27

Explain the concepts of 'leg-side' and 'off-side' in cricket and discuss how fielders position themselves differently on each side.

Accepted Answer

Leg-side refers to the area of the field behind the batsman's legs, while off-side is the area in front of the batsman's legs.

Accepted Answer

Fielders position themselves closer to the batsman on the leg-side to catch balls hit towards their left, while they stand further away on the off-side to cover ground for balls hit towards their right.

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Leg-side fielders wear protective gear, while off-side fielders do not.

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Fielders can only catch the ball on the leg-side, not on the off-side.

Question 28

In cricket, obstructing the field means when:

Accepted Answer

A fielder deliberately blocks the batsman's path or line of sight

Answer

A batsman hits the ball towards a fielder who catches it with one hand

Answer

A fielder throws the ball at the batsman

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A fielder stands too close to the batsman

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a role of a fielder in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Bowling the ball

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Catching the ball

Answer

Saving runs by fielding the ball

Answer

Stopping the ball from reaching the boundary

Question 30

What is the term for a situation where a batsman is dismissed after failing to return to their crease before the wicket gets broken?

Accepted Answer

Run out

Answer

Stumped

Answer

Bowled

Answer

Caught

Question 31

Which of the following is a condition for a batsman to be declared run out?

Accepted Answer

The batsman is out of their crease when the bails are removed

Answer

The ball has touched the wicket before the batsman's bat

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The fielder has caught the ball after it hit the wicket

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The batsman has crossed the boundary rope

Question 32

What is the term for a batsman who is dismissed after hitting the ball and it is caught by a fielder?

Accepted Answer

Caught and bowled

Answer

Leg before wicket

Answer

Bowled

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Run out

Question 33

What is the difference between a catch and a stumping?

Accepted Answer

A catch is taken by a fielder in the field, while a stumping is taken by the wicket-keeper after the batsman is out of their crease

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A stumping is taken by a fielder in the field, while a catch is taken by the wicket-keeper

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A catch is taken when the ball is in the air, while a stumping is taken when the ball is on the ground

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A stumping is taken when the batsman is out of their crease, while a catch can be taken regardless of whether the batsman is in their crease

Question 34

Which fielding technique involves the fielder leaping forward or to the side to secure the catch?

Accepted Answer

Diving catch

Answer

Low catch

Answer

High catch

Question 35

Which fielder is primarily responsible for covering the area between mid-off and extra cover?

Accepted Answer

Cover

Answer

Point

Answer

Long-on

Question 36

In cricket, a batsman can be given out caught if:

Accepted Answer

The ball is caught cleanly before it hits the ground

Answer

The fielder catches the ball after it bounces twice

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The ball hits the batsman's body but not the bat

Question 37

A fielder takes a catch off the bowling of a leg-spinner. Which type of dismissal is this?

Accepted Answer

Caught and bowled

Answer

Bowled

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Caught off a no-ball

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Leg before wicket

Question 38

Which fielding position is responsible for defending the boundary at long range?

Accepted Answer

Long-on

Answer

Mid-off

Answer

Gully

Answer

Silly point

Question 39

A batsman is given out leg before wicket (LBW) when:

Accepted Answer

The ball would have hit the wicket if it had not struck the batsman's leg

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The ball hits the batsman's leg and rolls onto the wicket

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The batsman obstructs the fielder

Question 40

In fielding, the "slip" position refers to:

Accepted Answer

Close fielders positioned behind the wicket-keeper

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Fielders positioned on the boundary

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Fielders who specialize in catching high balls

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Fielders responsible for stopping run-outs

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a designated fielding position in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Batsman

Answer

Wicket-keeper

Answer

Slip

Answer

Mid-on

Question 42

What is the term used to describe when a fielder catches a ball hit by the batsman without it touching the ground?

Accepted Answer

Clean catch

Answer

Bowling

Answer

Run-out

Answer

Stumping

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a method of dismissing a batsman by run-out?

Accepted Answer

Timed out

Answer

Mankad run-out

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Direct hit run-out

Answer

Throw-out

Question 44

What is the primary responsibility of the wicket-keeper in cricket?

Accepted Answer

To catch or stump batsmen and collect the ball after it has been bowled

Answer

To field in the outfield

Answer

To bowl the ball

Question 45

What is the main purpose of a slip fielder in cricket?

Accepted Answer

To catch edges and catches off the bat close to the wicket-keeper

Answer

To prevent runs

Answer

To bowl the ball

Answer

To field in the outfield

Question 46

If a fielder catches the ball directly after the batsman hits it, how is the batsman dismissed?

Accepted Answer

Caught

Answer

Bowled

Answer

Run Out

Answer

Leg Before Wicket (LBW)

Question 47

What happens to a batsman when they are dismissed 'Caught'?

Accepted Answer

The batsman hits the ball, and a fielder catches it.

Answer

The batsman runs between the wickets, and the fielder throws the ball to break the stumps.

Answer

The batsman hits the ball, and it hits the stumps.

Answer

The batsman is hit by the ball before it bounces.

Question 48

What is the main job of the fielder in the 'Slip' position?

Accepted Answer

To catch the ball when the batsman hits it off an edge.

Answer

To cover the ground behind the batsman.

Answer

To stop the ball from going for a boundary on the leg side.

Answer

To field the ball after it bounces.

Question 49

When a batsman is dismissed 'Bowled', what happens?

Accepted Answer

The ball hits the stumps directly after being bowled.

Answer

The batsman runs between the wickets, and the fielder throws the ball to break the stumps.

Answer

The batsman is hit by the ball before it bounces.

Answer

The ball is caught by a fielder.

Question 50

If a batsman is hit by the ball before it bounces, what dismissal is it?

Accepted Answer

Hit Wicket

Answer

Stumped

Answer

Run Out

Answer

Leg Before Wicket (LBW)

Question 51

How is a batsman dismissed 'Stumped'?

Accepted Answer

The batsman is out of their crease, and the wicketkeeper hits the stumps with the ball.

Answer

The ball hits the stumps directly after being bowled.

Answer

The batsman hits the ball, and a fielder catches it.

Answer

The batsman is hit by the ball before it bounces.

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a common fielding position in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Left-Arm Spin

Answer

Mid-On

Answer

Short Fine Leg

Answer

Third Man