Question

Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Competing in physical activities has been the natural tendency of humans. The competitions or tournaments are held according to the set rules and regulations. The success of the tournament depends upon suitable fixture.

1. The method followed in drawing the fixture is:
   1. Random method. 
   2. Knock out method.
   3. League cum knockout method. 
   4. League method.
2. The number of matches played can be calculated by the formula _____.
   1. 2N 
   2. N + 1 
   3. N/2 
   4. N - 1
3. What is the advantage of this tournament?
   1. More matches are played. 
   2. Less number of teams participate. 
   3. The knockout tournament takes less time and is economical. 
   4. All teams play equal number of matches.
4. What is the term used if privilege is given to a team to play at a higher round?
   1. Bye 
   2. Draw
   3. Super seeding 
   4. Any of the above

Answer 1

1. Knock out method.
2. The number of matches played can be calculated by the formula N − 1.
3. The knockout tournament takes less time and is economical. 
4. Bye