Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a valid stroke in a swimming competition?

Options:

Breast stroke 

Front stroke 

Leg stroke 

Back stroke 

Correct Answer:

Leg stroke 

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Leg stroke

- In competitive swimming, there are specific rules and regulations governing the allowed swimming strokes. The four main competitive swimming strokes recognized by FINA (the International Swimming Federation) are:

  1. Freestyle: Swimmers use any stroke they prefer, typically the front crawl or the butterfly.

  2. Backstroke: Swimmers swim on their back, and the arms move alternately over the head.

  3. Breaststroke: Swimmers move both arms simultaneously in a circular motion and kick both legs in a frog-like motion.

  4. Butterfly: Swimmers move both arms simultaneously over the water in a butterfly-like motion and perform a dolphin kick.

- "Leg stroke" is not a recognized swimming stroke in competitive swimming.