Karate has gained popularity in Pakistan, with numerous clubs and championships promoting martial arts. This MCQ set covers the history, prominent players, and tournaments related to Karate in the country. Explore the rise of Karate in Pakistan’s sports scene.
Which city in Pakistan is known for having a strong presence of Karate dojos and training centers?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Islamabad
d) Peshawar
The Pakistan Karate Federation is affiliated with which international Karate organization?
a) World Karate Federation (WKF)
b) International Karate Federation (IKF)
c) Asian Karate Federation (AKF)
d) Pakistan Karate Association (PKA)
Who is the first Pakistani Karateka to win a medal at the Asian Games?
a) Saadi Abbas
b) Ahmed Amin Bodla
c) Shahbaz Ahmed
d) Muhammad Awais
The Pakistan National Karate Championships are held annually in which city?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Islamabad
d) Peshawar
Which style of Karate is commonly practiced and taught in Pakistan?
a) Shotokan
b) Wado-ryu
c) Goju-ryu
d) Shito-ryu
The Pakistan Karate team won its first medal at the Asian Games in which year?
a) 2006
b) 2010
c) 2014
d) 2018
Who is the first Pakistani female Karateka to win a medal at an international Karate championship?
a) Kulsoom Hazara
b) Ayesha Noor
c) Sana Baloch
d) Shazia Hidayat
The term ‘Karate’ originated in which country?
a) China
b) Japan
c) South Korea
d) Thailand
Which Pakistani Karateka won the gold medal at the South Asian Games in 2019?
a) Saadi Abbas
b) Ahmed Amin Bodla
c) Shahbaz Ahmed
d) Muhammad Awais
What is the meaning of ‘Karate’ in Japanese?
a) Empty hand
b) Strong fist
c) Peaceful mind
d) Flexible body
Which of the following is a fundamental principle in Karate emphasizing the importance of developing character and humility?
a) Jiyu Kumite
b) Kata
c) Dojo
d) Do
The first Karate association in Pakistan was established in which decade?
a) 1960s
b) 1970s
c) 1980s
d) 1990s
Who is the first Pakistani Karateka to be awarded the Pride of Performance by the Government of Pakistan?
a) Saadi Abbas
b) Ahmed Amin Bodla
c) Shahbaz Ahmed
d) Muhammad Awais
The term ‘Sensei’ in Karate is used to refer to which of the following?
a) A beginner student
b) A black belt holder
c) A Karate master or instructor
d) A referee in a Karate match
The ‘gi’ worn in Karate practice consists of which two main parts?
a) Hakama and Obi
b) Keikogi and Zekken
c) Keikogi and Obi
d) Dogi and Zekken
Which of the following is a sparring practice in Karate that involves free-style fighting with protective gear?
a) Kata
b) Kihon
c) Kumite
d) Randori
The ‘kiai’ in Karate refers to what action by a practitioner during training or competition?
a) A loud yell or shout
b) A swift punch or kick
c) A defensive block or parry
d) A formal bow or greeting
The ‘dojo’ in Karate refers to which of the following?
a) A specific Karate technique
b) A sparring match between two practitioners
c) A training hall or practice space
d) A formal Karate competition
Which of the following is a form or pattern of movements in Karate that simulates a fight against imaginary opponents?
a) Jiyu Kumite
b) Randori
c) Kata
d) Bunkai
The term ‘Obi’ in Karate refers to which specific item worn by practitioners during training?
a) Uniform pants
b) Belt
c) Protective gear
d) Headband
The ‘WKF’ is the governing body for Karate at the international level and stands for which of the following?
a) World Karate Federation
b) World Kumite Federation
c) World Kata Federation
d) World Kyokushin Federation
The ‘Zanshin’ in Karate refers to what principle or concept in the practice of the martial art?
a) Preparedness and alertness
b) Focus and concentration
c) Balance and stability
d) Discipline and respect
The ‘waza’ in Karate refers to which of the following aspects of the practice?
a) A specific form or technique
b) A training philosophy or approach
c) A competitive strategy or tactic
d) A spiritual aspect of the martial art
The ‘Yame’ in Karate is a command used by the instructor or referee and signifies what action by the practitioners?
a) Begin the practice or match
b) Stop the practice or match
c) Bow to the opponent
d) Perform a specific Kata
Which of the following is a type of Karate that focuses on full-contact sparring and physical conditioning?
a) Shotokan Karate
b) Wado-ryu Karate
c) Kyokushin Karate
d) Shito-ryu Karate
The ‘Mawashi Geri’ is a type of kick in Karate that targets which specific area of the opponent’s body?
a) Head
b) Chest
c) Abdomen
d) Leg
The ‘Hikite’ in Karate refers to what action performed by the practitioner during a technique or movement?
a) Defensive block
b) Offensive strike
c) Pulling hand
d) Pushing hand
The ‘tsuki’ in Karate refers to what action performed by the practitioner during a technique or movement?
a) Punch
b) Kick
c) Block
d) Stance
The ‘Uchi’ in Karate refers to what action performed by the practitioner during a technique or movement?
a) Strike
b) Block
c) Kick
d) Grapple
The ‘uke’ in Karate refers to what action performed by the practitioner during a technique or movement?
a) Block
b) Strike
c) Kick
d) Stance
The ‘Nukite’ in Karate refers to what specific technique used by the practitioner during sparring or self-defense?
a) Elbow strike
b) Finger thrust
c) Knee strike
d) Palm heel strike
The ‘Mae Geri’ is a type of kick in Karate that targets which specific area of the opponent’s body?
a) Head
b) Chest
c) Abdomen
d) Leg
The ‘Kiba Dachi’ is a stance in Karate that emphasizes which of the following aspects of the practitioner’s position?
a) Stability and balance
b) Speed and agility
c) Power and strength
d) Flexibility and mobility
The ‘Kumite’ is a term in Karate that specifically refers to which of the following?
a) A specific Kata
b) A defensive technique
c) Sparring or fighting
d) A meditation practice
The ‘Tate’ in Karate refers to which specific stance or position adopted by the practitioner during training or competition?
a) Front stance
b) Side stance
c) Back stance
d) Cross-legged stance
The ‘Zuki’ in Karate refers to what specific action performed by the practitioner during sparring or self-defense?
a) Kick
b) Strike
c) Block
d) Stance
The ‘Seiken’ in Karate refers to what specific part of the practitioner’s hand used for striking during techniques?
a) Fingertips
b) Knuckles
c) Palm
d) Wrist
The ‘Nukeru’ in Karate refers to which specific action performed by the practitioner during a technique or movement?
a) Evade
b) Counter
c) Attack
d) Defend
The ‘Shomen’ in Karate refers to what specific area of the practitioner’s body during training or competition?
a) Head
b) Chest
c) Abdomen
d) Leg
The ‘Shihan’ in Karate is a title given to which specific practitioner or instructor in the martial art?
a) Novice student
b) Black belt holder
c) Master instructor
d) Referee
The ‘Uchi Uke’ in Karate refers to what specific blocking technique used by the practitioner?
a) Inside block
b) Outside block
c) High block
d) Low block
The ‘Soto Uke’ in Karate refers to what specific blocking technique used by the practitioner?
a) Inside block
b) Outside block
c) High block
d) Low block
The ‘Mawashi Uke’ in Karate refers to what specific blocking technique used by the practitioner?
a) Inside block
b) Outside block
c) High block
d) Low block
The ‘Gedan Barai’ in Karate refers to what specific blocking technique used by the practitioner?
a) Inside block
b) Outside block
c) High block
d) Low block
The ‘Tettsui’ in Karate refers to what specific striking technique used by the practitioner?
a) Hammer fist
b) Knife hand strike
c) Ridge hand strike
d) Back fist strike
The ‘Shuto’ in Karate refers to what specific striking technique used by the practitioner?
a) Hammer fist
b) Knife hand strike
c) Ridge hand strike
d) Back fist strike
The ‘Empi’ in Karate refers to what specific striking technique used by the practitioner?
a) Elbow strike
b) Knee strike
c) Headbutt
d) Shoulder strike
The ‘Haito’ in Karate refers to what specific striking technique used by the practitioner?
a) Elbow strike
b) Knee strike
c) Headbutt
d) Palm strike
The ‘Uraken’ in Karate refers to what specific striking technique used by the practitioner?
a) Back fist strike
b) Ridge hand strike
c) Hammer fist
d) Knife hand strike
The ‘Kansetsu Waza’ in Karate refers to what specific type of technique used by the practitioner?
a) Joint locking technique
b) Striking technique
c) Blocking technique
d) Kicking technique
The ‘Ippon Kumite’ in Karate refers to what specific practice or drill performed by the practitioner?
a) One-step sparring
b) Free-style sparring
c) Self-defense technique
d) Group demonstration
The ‘Sanbon Kumite’ in Karate refers to what specific practice or drill performed by the practitioner?
a) One-step sparring
b) Free-style sparring
c) Self-defense technique
d) Group demonstration
The ‘Jiyu Kumite’ in Karate refers to what specific practice or drill performed by the practitioner?
a) One-step sparring
b) Free-style sparring
c) Self-defense technique
d) Group demonstration
The ‘Yakusoku Kumite’ in Karate refers to what specific practice or drill performed by the practitioner?
a) Prearranged sparring
b) Free-style sparring
c) Self-defense technique
d) Group demonstration
The ‘Tameshiwari’ in Karate refers to what specific practice or drill performed by the practitioner?
a) Breaking technique
b) Blocking technique
c) Striking technique
d) Kicking technique
Who is known as the Father of Karate in Pakistan?
a) Muhammad Ashraf
b) Muhammad Afzal
c) Muhammad Amin
d) Muhammad Naeem
Which city is considered the center of Karate in Pakistan?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Islamabad
d) Peshawar
What is the highest belt rank in Karate?
a) Black belt
b) Brown belt
c) Red belt
d) White belt
In which year was the Pakistan Karate Federation (PKF) established?
a) 1970
b) 1974
c) 1978
d) 1982
Which style of Karate is most popular in Pakistan?
a) Shotokan
b) Goju-Ryu
c) Shito-Ryu
d) Wado-Ryu
Which Pakistani Karateka won a bronze medal at the 2010 Asian Games?
a) Saadi Abbas
b) Ahmed Amin Bodla
c) Shahida Abbasi
d) Nargis Hazara
The Pakistan Karate Team won its first gold medal at the South Asian Games in which year?
a) 2004
b) 2006
c) 2008
d) 2010
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of Karate?
a) Kicking
b) Punching
c) Blocking
d) Meditation
The Pakistan Karate Team won its first gold medal at the Asian Karate Championships in which year?
a) 2012
b) 2014
c) 2016
d) 2018
Which Pakistani female Karateka won a gold medal at the South Asian Games in 2016?
a) Kulsoom Hazara
b) Nargis Hazara
c) Shahida Abbasi
d) Samina Abbasi
Which organization is responsible for promoting and regulating Karate in Pakistan at the national level?
a) Pakistan Karate Federation (PKF)
b) Pakistan Karate Association (PKA)
c) Pakistan Karate Council (PKC)
d) Pakistan Karate Union (PKU)
The term “Karate” originates from which language?
a) Chinese
b) Japanese
c) Korean
d) Thai
The World Karate Federation (WKF) is the international governing body for Karate and is headquartered in which city?
a) Paris
b) Tokyo
c) Madrid
d) Rome
The practice of “Kata” in Karate refers to what aspect of the discipline?
a) Sparring
b) Forms
c) Breaking
d) Self-defense
In which city was the first official Karate tournament held in Pakistan?
a) Karachi
b) Lahore
c) Islamabad
d) Peshawar
The practice of “Kumite” in Karate refers to what aspect of the discipline?
a) Sparring
b) Forms
c) Breaking
d) Self-defense
Which Pakistani Karateka won a silver medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games in 2017?
a) Ahmed Amin Bodla
b) Saadi Abbas
c) Nargis Hazara
d) Shahida Abbasi
Which of the following is a traditional weapon used in Karate training?
a) Nunchaku
b) Bo
c) Sai
d) All of the above
The term “Sensei” is used in Karate to refer to which of the following?
a) A beginner student
b) A black belt holder
c) A senior instructor
d) A Karate school
The Asian Karate Championships were hosted in Pakistan for the first time in which year?
a) 2002
b) 2004
c) 2006
d) 2008
The practice of “Makiwara” in Karate refers to what aspect of training?
a) Meditation
b) Strength training
c) Sparring practice
d) Weapon practice
The Pakistan Karate Team won its first bronze medal at the Asian Karate Championships in which year?
a) 2010
b) 2012
c) 2014
d) 2016
The Pakistan Karate Federation (PKF) is affiliated with which international Karate organization?
a) International Karate Federation (IKF)
b) World Karate Federation (WKF)
c) Asian Karate Federation (AKF)
d) South Asian Karate Federation (SAKF)
Who is the first Pakistani Karateka to win a gold medal at the South Asian Games?
a) Saadi Abbas
b) Ahmed Amin Bodla
c) Shahida Abbasi
d) Nargis Hazara
The practice of “Zanshin” in Karate refers to what aspect of the discipline?
a) Mental alertness and awareness
b) Physical strength and power
c) Flexibility and agility
d) Endurance and stamina
