'Penalty Corner' is related to which of the following sports? 

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  1. Chess
  2. Tennis 
  3. Badminton
  4. Hockey

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Option 4 : Hockey
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The correct answer is Hockey.Key Points

  • Penalty corner is a term used in the sport of hockey.
  • It is a set piece where the attacking team gets a free hit from the 10-yard line with only the goalkeeper and four defenders allowed to defend the goal.
  • Penalty corners are usually awarded for fouls committed by the defending team inside their own circle.
  • Penalty corners are considered to be a crucial opportunity for the attacking team to score a goal.

Additional Information

  • Chess is a board game that involves strategic thinking and planning, and has no connection with penalty corners.
  • Tennis is a racket sport where players hit a ball over a net and points are scored based on the opponent's inability to return the ball.
  • Penalty corners are not used in tennis.
  • Badminton is a racket sport played with a shuttlecock and a net.
  • Penalty corners are not used in badminton.
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