Question

Identify the type of knot shown in the image.

• A. Granny knot
• B. Surgeon's knot
• C. Reef knot
• D. None

Hint:

Both throws tied the same way - the twisted, slip-prone binding knot.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: The knot shown is a granny knot. It is a binding knot used to secure a rope or line around an object.
Step 2: A granny knot forms when both throws are tied in the same direction (right over left, then again right over left). This makes the two loops sit at right angles and the knot tends to slip or jam, so it is considered insecure for surgical use.
Step 3: Why the distractors are wrong: a reef (square) knot has the second throw reversed (right over left, then left over right) so the loops lie flat and hold; a surgeon's knot adds an extra wrap on the first throw to stop slippage before the second throw is laid. The crossed, non-flat configuration shown matches the granny knot only.