Sports GK MCQs
Sports GK (General Knowledge) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on different sports and games for competitive examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
1. Which among the following is known as “Bible of Cricket”?
[A] All Out Cricket
[B] Cricinfo Magazine
[C] Wisden
[D] The Guide to Cricketers
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Correct Answer: C [Wisden]
Notes:
Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, or simply Wisden, colloquially the Bible of Cricket, is a cricket reference book published annually in the United Kingdom.
2. Which among the following team was first winner of “World Cup Hockey” ?
[A] Spain
[B] France
[C] UK
[D] Pakistan
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Correct Answer: D [Pakistan]
Notes:
The first winner of the Men’s Hockey World Cup was Pakistan. The Hockey World Cup is considered field hockey’s most prestigious tournament. The first edition was held in 1971 in Barcelona, Spain. Pakistan defeated Spain 1-0 in the inaugural final to become the first Hockey World Cup winners.
3. With which among the following sports, Ian Thorpe is related to?
[A] Athletics
[B] Boxing
[C] Swimming
[D] Racing
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Correct Answer: C [Swimming]
Notes:
Ian Thorpe is an Australian former swimmer who won five Olympic gold medals in swimming during his career. He was exceptionally successful in the pool, becoming known as the “Thorpedo” for his powerful swimming stroke.
4. When was the name of National Boxing Association changed to World Boxing Association?
[A] 1958
[B] 1962
[C] 1969
[D] 1970
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Correct Answer: B [1962]
Notes:
National Boxing Association officially became the World Boxing Association on August 23, 1962. The NBA was formed by representatives from 13 American states including Sam Milner to counterbalance the influence that the New York State Athletic Commission hel
5. Youth Olympic Games are organised for which category of players?
[A] Youth aged between 10-14
[B] Youth aged between 14-18
[C] Youth aged between 13-21
[D] Youth aged between 14-21
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Correct Answer: B [Youth aged between 14-18 ]
Notes:
Youth Olympic Games are also organised by the International Olympic Committee for the youth aged between 14 and 18 years.
6. When was the Olympic flag created?
[A] 1912
[B] 1914
[C] 1915
[D] 1913
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Correct Answer: D [1913]
Notes:
The Olympic Flag was created under the guidance of Baron Coubertin in 1913 and was released in 1914. It was hoisted for the first time in Belgium in 1920 games.
7. When was the first World Cup Football held?
[A] 1904
[B] 1906
[C] 1912
[D] 1930
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Correct Answer: D [1930]
Notes:
The first association football competition for the 1908 London Olympics was a success. The first World Cup was held in 1930 in Montevideo, Uruguay.
8. Which is the governing body of International cricket?
[A] ICC
[B] BCCI
[C] CA
[D] ECB
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Correct Answer: A [ICC ]
Notes:
ICC or the International Cricket Council is the global governing body of Cricket. It was founded in 1909 by representatives hailing from Australia, England and South Afric
9. With which sport is Dutee Chand associated?
[A] Sprint 100m
[B] Long Jump
[C] High Jump
[D] Discus Throw
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Correct Answer: A [Sprint 100m ]
Notes:
Dutee Chand is an Indian Professional sprinter and a current national champion in the women’s 100m. She is the third Indian woman to qualify for the Women’s 100m event at the Summer Olympic Games. Which athletics event does Jinson Johnson specialise in?
10. Who was the first player to win all four major Grand Slams in one year?
[A] Bobby Riggs
[B] Don Budge
[C] Rod Laver
[D] Fred Stolle
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Correct Answer: B [Don Budge ]
Notes:
The possibility of being the champion of all the four majors did not exist until 1924-25. In terms of the current four majors, the first player to all four in a single year was Don Budge. He was an American player and was World No. 1 for five years.
