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. The “Pierre de Coubertin Medal” is awarded for the excellence in which field?
[A] Painting
[B] Sports
[C] Music
[D] Economics
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Correct Answer: B [Sports]
Notes:
The “Pierre de Coubertin Medal” is awarded for the excellence in the sports field. 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. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Which is the second-largest cricket ground in the world, by capacity?
[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]
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Melbourne Cricket Ground is the second-largest cricket ground in the world, by capacity. 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.
6. Which sport’s competition series is known as “The Ashes”?
[A] Tennis
[B] Football
[C] Baseball
[D] Cricket
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Correct Answer: D [Cricket]
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“The Ashes” is a cricket competition series. The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between England and Australia. The Ashes are regarded as being held by the team that most recently won the series. If the series is drawn, the team that currently holds the Ashes retains the trophy. An Ashes series traditionally consists of five Tests, hosted in turn by England and Australia at least once every two years. There have been 71 Ashes series: Australia have won 33, England 32 and six series have been drawn.
7. Which state of India houses the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
Telangana houses the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium. The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is the principal cricket stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana, India and is the home ground of the Hyderabad Cricket Association.
8. 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]
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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.
9. Which country was opposite to India in the final match of the 1983 Cricket World Cup, in which India earned its first World Cup Championship title?
[A] West Indies
[B] Australia
[C] England
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: A [West Indies]
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West Indies was opposite to India in the final match of the 1983 Cricket World Cup, in which India earned its first World Cup Championship title. The 1983 Cricket World Cup (officially the Prudential Cup ’83) was the 3rd edition of the Cricket World Cup tournament. It was held from 9 to 25 June 1983 in England and Wales and was won by India.
10. Who took the most wickets in the Women’s Cricket World Cup tournament?
[A] Katrina Keenan
[B] Lyn Fullston
[C] Jackie Lord
[D] Jane Smit
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Correct Answer: B [Lyn Fullston]
Notes:
Lyn Fullston took the most wickets in the Women’s Cricket World Cup tournament. Lyn Fullston known by her friends and peers as Lefty, was a World Champion Australian Cricketer, Australian netball representative, gifted sportswoman and dedicated Physical Education teacher in South Australia. Fullston took up cricket in 1977 and first represented South Australia in 1979, before her International debut versus India in the 1982 World Cup.