What is the standard weight of the men's discus?

• A. 0.5 kg
• B. 2 kg
• C. 3 kg
• D. 1 kg

Answer: (B)

Understanding this item involves knowing official equipment specs for throwing events. In discus, the mass of the implement is set by gender for competition: men use a 2-kilogram discus, while women use a 1-kilogram one. This standardization keeps competition fair and ensures athletes train with a consistent load that matches what they’ll use in meets. Among the options, 2 kilograms is the correct standard weight for men. The other weights—0.5 kg is far too light for adult competition, 1 kg is the women’s standard, and 3 kg would not meet standard regulation.