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 year, the first Winter Olympic Games was held?
[A] 1920
[B] 1924
[C] 1928
[D] 1932
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Correct Answer: B [1924]
Notes:
In the year 1924, the first Winter Olympic Games was held. The Winter Olympic Games is a major international multi-sport event held once every four years for sports practised on snow and ice. The first Winter Olympic Games, the 1924 Winter Olympics, were held in Chamonix, France.
3. In which year, the first Youth Olympic Games was held?
[A] 2002
[B] 2006
[C] 2010
[D] 2014
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Correct Answer: C [2010]
Notes:
In the year 2010, the first Youth Olympic Games was held. The Youth Olympic Games is an international multi-sport event organized by the International Olympic Committee. The games are held every four years in summer and winter events consistent with the current Olympic Games format. The first summer version was held in Singapore from 14 to 26 August 2010 while the first winter version was held in Innsbruck, Austria from 13 to 22 January 2012.
4. In which year, the first Commonwealth Games was held?
[A] 1926
[B] 1930
[C] 1934
[D] 1938
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Correct Answer: B [1930]
Notes:
The first Commonwealth Games was held in 1930. The Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930, and, with the exception of 1942 and 1946, has taken place every four years since then.
5. In which year, India hosted its second Asian Games?
[A] 1982
[B] 1983
[C] 1984
[D] 1985
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Correct Answer: A [1982]
Notes:
India hosted its second Asian Games in the year 1982. The 9th Asian Games were held from November 19, 1982, to December 4, 1982, in Delhi, India. This was also the first Asiad to be held under the aegis of the Olympic Council of Asia. India first became the host of the first Asian Games in the year 1951.
6. In which year, Asian Games started using mascots?
[A] 1974
[B] 1978
[C] 1982
[D] 1986
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Correct Answer: C [1982]
Notes:
In the year 1982, Asian Games started using mascots. Since the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi, India, the Asian Games have had a mascot, usually an animal native to the area or occasionally human figures representing the cultural heritage.
7. Which state hosted the 2015 National Games of India?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Kerala
[C] Goa
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala hosted the 2015 National Games of India. The 2015 National Games of India, also known as the 35th National Games of India, was held from 31 January 2015 to 14 February 2015 across seven districts of Kerala, India. It was the second time that Kerala hosted the national games, the first being when it hosted the 27th National Games in 1987.
8. Which National Games of India were held using Green Protocols?
[A] 2011 National Games
[B] 2015 National Games
[C] 2007 National Games
[D] 2012 National Games
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Correct Answer: B [2015 National Games]
Notes:
2015 National Games were held using Green Protocols. The 2015 National Games was associated with green protocols. This was initiated by Suchitwa Mission, aiming for “zero-waste” venues. Waste Management programmes were implemented at all 29 venues. To make the event “disposable-free”, a ban on the use of disposable water bottles was enforced. The event witnessed the usage of reusable tableware and stainless steel tumblers. Athletes were provided with refillable steel flasks. It is estimated that these green practices prevented the generation of about 120 metric tonnes of disposable waste. Suchitwa Mission requested the help of volunteers to achieve the green objectives.
9. How many bails and stumps are there in the wicket of a cricket game?
[A] 3 Bails and 2 Stumps
[B] 2 Bails and 3 Stumps
[C] 3 Bails and 4 Stumps
[D] 4 Bails and 3 Stumps
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Correct Answer: B [2 Bails and 3 Stumps]
Notes:
There are 2 Bails and 3 Stumps in the wicket of a cricket game. Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the centre of which is a 22-yard (20-metre) pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps.
10. Which cricket ground is also known as “The G”?
[A] Eden Gardens Cricket Ground
[B] Melbourne Cricket Ground
[C] Perth Stadium Cricket Ground
[D] Adelaide Oval Cricket Ground
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Correct Answer: B [Melbourne Cricket Ground]
Notes:
Melbourne Cricket Ground is also known as “The G”. The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known as “The G”, is an Australian sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria. Founded and managed by the Melbourne Cricket Club, it is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, the 11th largest globally, and the second-largest cricket ground by capacity after Motera Stadium. It served as the centrepiece stadium of the 1956 Summer Olympics, the 2006 Commonwealth Games and two Cricket World Cups: 1992 and 2015. Noted for its role in the development of international cricket, the MCG hosted both the first Test match and the first One Day International, played between Australia and England in 1877 and 1971 respectively.