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. What is the name of the award instituted by the International Olympic Committee to athletes who demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship in the Olympic Games?
[A] Robert Capa Gold Medal
[B] Pierre de Coubertin Medal
[C] Wilbur Cross Medal
[D] George Box Medal
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Correct Answer: B [Pierre de Coubertin Medal]
Notes:
Pierre de Coubertin Medal is the name of the award instituted by the International Olympic Committee to athletes who demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship in the Olympic Games. The Pierre de Coubertin medal, also known as the Coubertin medal or the True Spirit of Sportsmanship medal, is an award given by the International Olympic Committee to athletes who demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship in the Olympic Games. The medal was inaugurated in the year 1964. Pierre de Coubertin is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games.
2. In which country, the first Commonwealth Games was held?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] Canada
[C] Australia
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: B [Canada]
Notes:
The first Commonwealth Games was held in Canada. The Commonwealth Games were known as the British Empire Games from 1930 to 1950. The 1930 British Empire Games were the first of what later become known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, in the province of Ontario in Canada from 16–23 August 1930.
3. What is the motto of the Asian Games?
[A] For the love of the Game
[B] Go with the flow
[C] Ever Onward
[D] Heading to the top
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Correct Answer: C [Ever Onward]
Notes:
“Ever Onward” is the motto of the Asian Games. The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are described as the second-largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.
4. Which country is the birthplace of cricket game?
[A] Great Britain
[B] New Zealand
[C] Australia
[D] France
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Correct Answer: A [Great Britain]
Notes:
Great Britain is the birthplace of cricket game. The earliest reference to cricket game is in South East England in the mid-16th century. It spread globally with the expansion of the British Empire, with the first international matches in the second half of the 19th century.
5. Which organization maintains and owns the copyright of the “Laws of Cricket”, a code for the cricket game?
[A] International Cricket Council
[B] Marylebone Cricket Club
[C] Yorkshire Cricket Club
[D] Mason Cricket Club
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Correct Answer: B [Marylebone Cricket Club]
Notes:
Marylebone Cricket Club maintains and owns the copyright of the “Laws of Cricket”, a code for the cricket game. Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is a cricket club founded in 1787 and based since 1814 at Lord’s Cricket Ground, which it owns, in London. The club was formerly the governing body of cricket and still holds considerable global influence. In 1788, the MCC took responsibility for the laws of Cricket, issuing a revised version that year. Changes to these Laws are now determined by the International Cricket Council (ICC), but the copyright is still owned by MCC.
6. Which sport’s competition is known as the “Royal London One-Day Cup”?
[A] Football
[B] Cricket
[C] Hockey
[D] Tennis
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Correct Answer: B [Cricket]
Notes:
The “Royal London One-Day Cup” is a Cricket competition. The Royal London One-Day Cup is a fifty-over limited-overs cricket competition for the England and Wales first-class counties. It began in 2014 as a replacement for the ECB 40 tournament that ran from 2010 to 2013. The number of overs per innings has been increased to 50 to bring the competition in line with One-Day Internationals.
7. In which year, the Second Cricket World Cup was held?
[A] 1976
[B] 1977
[C] 1978
[D] 1979
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Correct Answer: D [1979]
Notes:
In the year 1979, the Second Cricket World Cup was held. The 1979 Cricket World Cup (officially called the Prudential Cup ’79) was the second edition of the Cricket World Cup. Organised by the International Cricket Conference, it was held in England from 9 to 23 June 1979.
8. Which Cricket World Cup was known as the “Benson & Hedges World Cup”?
[A] 1987 Cricket World Cup
[B] 1992 Cricket World Cup
[C] 1996 Cricket World Cup
[D] 1999 Cricket World Cup
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Correct Answer: B [1992 Cricket World Cup]
Notes:
The 1992 Cricket World Cup was known as the “Benson & Hedges World Cup”. The 1992 Cricket World Cup (officially the Benson & Hedges World Cup 1992) was the fifth staging of the Cricket World Cup, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It was held in Australia and New Zealand from 22 February to 25 March 1992 and finished with Pakistan beating England by 22 runs in the final to become the World Cup champions for the first time.
9. Which country was the champion of the first Women’s Cricket World Cup?
[A] England
[B] Australia
[C] New Zealand
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: A [England]
Notes:
England was the champion of the first Women’s Cricket World Cup. The 1973 Women’s Cricket World Cup was the first tournament of its kind, held two years before the first limited-overs World Cup for men in 1975. The competition was won by the hosts, England. The competition was the brainchild of businessman Sir Jack Hayward. England topped the group, including five victories and one defeat, while Australia were runners up with four wins.
10. Who was the “player of the series” in the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup?
[A] Harmanpreet Kaur
[B] Tammy Beaumont
[C] Alex Blackwell
[D] Poonam Raut
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Correct Answer: B [Tammy Beaumont]
Notes:
Tammy Beaumont was the “player of the series” in the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup. The 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup was an international women’s cricket tournament that took place in England from 24 June to 23 July 2017. It was the eleventh edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, and the third to be held in England, after the 1973 and 1993 tournaments. The 2017 World Cup was the first in which all participating players were fully professional. Eight teams qualified to participate in the tournament. England won the final against India at Lord’s on 23 July by 9 runs.