Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Pommel House, Roman Rings, Vaulting Table are few terms which are related to _______.

Options:

Gymnastics

Swimming

Riding

Polo

Correct Answer:

Gymnastics

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Gymnastics

- The above terms are associated with Gymnastics.

- Roman Ring:  The gymnast takes a jump to the rings, grips at them with both the hands. Then he swings his whole body with jerks so as to speed up the swinging motion. While swinging he may turn upside down by forcing his feet through both the hands and later he balances his body on the hands. He can demonstrate many more skills as Back circle to back hang, Back lever, Back uprise, Muscle up, Swinging with straddle cut etc.

-Pommel Horse:  Pommel Horse consists of a steel metal horse body covered with leather/synthetic material and wooden/synthetic grips. The base of the Pommel Horse should be stable and free from vibrations. Its length, breadth and height from floor are approximately 1600 mm, 350 mm and 1100 mm respectively. Distance between Pommels is 400-450 mm.

- Vaulting Table -  An apparatus featuring a flat, large, and cushioned surface almost parallel to the floor sloping downward at the end closest to the springboard.