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. How long does one season of a modern Olympiad last?
[A] 2 Years
[B] 4 Years
[C] 6 Years
[D] 8 Years
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Correct Answer: B [4 Years]
Notes:
One season of a modern Olympiad last for 4 years. A modern Olympiad refers to a four-year period beginning January 1 of the year the Olympic Summer Games are normally held. The first modern Olympiad began January 1, 1896, the second January 1, 1900, and so on and the 32nd season began on January 1, 2020.
2. Which are the colours of the rings present in the symbol of the Olympic Games?
[A] Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red
[B] Blue, Orange, Violet, Green, Red
[C] Blue, Olive, Purple, Green, Red
[D] Blue, Black, White, Green, Red
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Correct Answer: A [Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red]
Notes:
Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red are the colours of the rings present in the symbol of the Olympic Games. The rings are five interlocking rings, coloured blue, yellow, black, green and red on a white field, known as the “Olympic rings”. The symbol was originally created in 1913 by Pierre de Coubertin. He appears to have intended the rings to represent the five continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, The Americas, and Oceania. According to Coubertin, the colours of the rings together with the white of the background included the colours composing every competing nation’s flag at the time.
3. 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.
4. In which year, the first Commonwealth Youth Games were held?
[A] 1996
[B] 2000
[C] 2004`
[D] 2008
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Correct Answer: B [2000]
Notes:
In the year 2000, the first Commonwealth Youth Games were held. The Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) is an international multi-sport event organized by the Commonwealth Games Federation. The games are held every four years with the current Commonwealth Games format. The first version was held in Edinburgh, Scotland, part of the United Kingdom, from 10 to 14 August 2000. The age limitation of the athletes is 14 to 18.
5. Which state will host the 2020 National Games of India?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Kerala
[C] Goa
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: C [Goa]
Notes:
Goa will host the 2020 National Games of India. The 2020 National Games of India, also known as Goa 2020, were to be held between 20 October and 4 November 2020 in Goa, India. In May 2020, it was announced that games will be postponed as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. These games will be the 36th edition national games of India.
6. Who is the founder of the Indian Olympic Games, who helped in the creation of the National Games of India?
[A] F.C Aurora
[B] S.S Dhawan
[C] G.D Sondhi
[D] M.G Nageskar
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Correct Answer: C [G.D Sondhi]
Notes:
G.D Sondhi is the founder of the Indian Olympic Games, who helped in the creation of the National Games of India. The founder of the Indian Olympic Games was G.D. Sondhi, the first Secretary of the Punjab Olympic Association. Since then, National Games have helped in developing world-class infrastructure in various states of the country and has also improved in bettering the sports culture of the country.
7. How many team members are there in each team of a cricket game?
[A] Ten
[B] Eleven
[C] Twelve
[D] Thirteen
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Correct Answer: B [Eleven]
Notes:
There are eleven team members in each team 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.
8. 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.
9. Which of the following is the governing body of the cricket game?
[A] International Cricket Committee
[B] International Cricket Council
[C] International Cricket Conference
[D] International Cricket Corporation
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Correct Answer: B [International Cricket Council]
Notes:
International Cricket Council is the governing body of the cricket game. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the world governing body of cricket. It was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from Australia, England and South Africa. It was renamed as the International Cricket Conference in 1965 and took up its current name in 1989. It organises world championship events such as Cricket World Cup, Women’s Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
10. Which sport’s competition was known as the “NatWest Pro40 League”?
[A] Tennis
[B] Baseball
[C] Cricket
[D] Basketball
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Correct Answer: C [Cricket ]
Notes:
The “NatWest Pro40 League” was a Cricket competition. The NatWest Pro40 League was a one-day cricket league for first-class cricket counties in England and Wales. It was inaugurated in 1999 but was essentially the old Sunday League retitled to reflect the fact that large numbers of matches were played on days other than Sunday.