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 normal time difference between which both the Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics are held?
[A] 1 Year
[B] 2 Years
[C] 3 Years
[D] 4 Years
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Correct Answer: B [2 Years]
Notes:
The normal time difference between which both the Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics are held is 2 years. The Olympic Games are normally held every four years, alternating between the Summer and Winter Olympics every two years in the four-year period.
2. Which Olympic Games was the venue for the famous “Black Power Salute”?
[A] 1960 Summer Olympics, Rome
[B] 1964 Summer Olympics, Tokyo
[C] 1968 Summer Olympics, Mexico City
[D] 1972 Summer Olympics, Munich
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Correct Answer: C [1968 Summer Olympics, Mexico City]
Notes:
The 1968 Summer Olympics, Mexico City was the venue for the famous “Black Power Salute”. During their medal ceremony in the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City on October 16, 1968, two African-American athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, each raised a black-gloved fist during the playing of the US national anthem. While on the podium, Smith and Carlos, who had won gold and bronze medals respectively in the 200-meter running event of the 1968 Summer Olympics, turned to face the US flag and then kept their hands raised until the anthem had finished. In addition, Smith, Carlos, and Australian silver medalist Peter Norman all wore human rights badges on their jackets.
3. In which country, the first Commonwealth Youth Games was held?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] Canada
[C] Australia
[D] Ireland
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Correct Answer: A [United Kingdom]
Notes:
The first Commonwealth Youth Games was held in the United Kingdom. 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.
4. Which country will host the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games?
[A] Dominica
[B] The Bahamas
[C] Dominican Republic
[D] Trinidad and Tobago
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Correct Answer: D [Trinidad and Tobago]
Notes:
Trinidad and Tobago will host the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games. The 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games is an upcoming youth sporting event which had been expected to be held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago between 1 and 7 August 2021. It will be the seventh edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games.
5. Which National Games of India will be held in 2020?
[A] 35th
[B] 36th
[C] 37th
[D] 38th
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Correct Answer: B [36th]
Notes:
The 2020 National Games of India, also known as the 36th National Games of India or 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 of the national games of India.
6. Headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) are located in which country?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] Australia
[C] United Arab Emirates
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: C [United Arab Emirates]
Notes:
United Arab Emirates houses the headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the world governing body of cricket. The ICC has 104 member nations currently: 12 Full Members that play Test matches and 92 Associate Members. The ICC is responsible for the organisation and governance of cricket’s major international tournaments, most notably the Cricket World Cup and ICC T20 World Cup.
7. Largest cricket ground in the world, by capacity is located in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] India
[C] England
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India houses the largest cricket ground in the world, by capacity. The Motera Stadium, officially known as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, is a cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. As of 2020, it is the largest cricket stadium in the world and the second-largest stadium overall, with a seating capacity of 110,000 spectators. It is owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association and is a venue for Test, ODI, and T20 Internationational cricket matches.
8. Who was the champion of the 2015 Cricket World Cup?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Australia
[C] India
[D] England
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Australia was the champion of the 2015 Cricket World Cup. The 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup was a One Day International cricket tournament to decide the 11th Cricket World Cup. It was jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand from 14 February to 29 March 2015 and was won by Australia. This was the second time the tournament was held in Australia and New Zealand, the first having been the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
9. Who got the most runs in the first Women’s Cricket World Cup held in 1973?
[A] Lynne Thomas
[B] Jackie Potter
[C] Enid Bakewell
[D] Louise Browne
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Correct Answer: C [Enid Bakewell]
Notes:
Enid Bakewell got the most runs in the first Women’s Cricket World Cup held in 1973. 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 holds the current record for most wickets in all the Cricket World Cup tournaments?
[A] Mitchell Starc
[B] Glenn McGrath
[C] Mohammed Shami
[D] Zaheer Khan
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Correct Answer: B [Glenn McGrath]
Notes:
Glenn McGrath holds the current record for most wickets in all the Cricket World Cup tournaments. He took a total of 71 wickets between the cricket world cups of 1996 and 2007.