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
41. What is Precious McKenzie famous for?
[A] As a boxer
[B] As a weightlifter
[C] As a wrestler
[D] As a archer
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Correct Answer: B [As a weightlifter]
Notes:
Precious Patrick McKenzie is a South African-born former weightlifter who won Commonwealth titles representing both England and New Zealand and has won several World powerlifting and Masters World powerlifting titles.
42. Which powerlifter is nicknamed “Mr. Powerlifting”?
[A] Hugh Cassidy
[B] Joh Cole
[C] Precious McKenzie
[D] Larry Pacifico
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Correct Answer: D [Larry Pacifico]
Notes:
Larry Pacifico is an American former world champion powerlifter. Larry won nine straight IPF World Powerlifting Championships from 1971–1979. Larry won a total of 102 competitions and set 54 World Records during his powerlifting career. Larry is widely regarded as one of the greatest powerlifters of all time, and goes by the nickname “Mr. Powerlifting”.
43. Which position in Volleyball is characterized as the player who attacks from near the left antenna and is frequently the most consistent hitter on the team often receiving the most sets?
[A] Setters
[B] Liberos
[C] Middle hitters
[D] Outside hitters
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Correct Answer: D [Outside hitters]
Notes:
The Outside hitters, also known as Left side hitters, are the players who usually attack from near the left antenna. They are often the most reliable hitters receiving numerous sets due to their consistent performance. This playstyle requires them to have versatile skills in both attacks and defense.
44. Which country won the most number of medals in volleyball at the Summer Olympics?
[A] Japan
[B] United States of America
[C] Brazil
[D] Soviet Union
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Correct Answer: D [Soviet Union]
Notes:
The Soviet Union won the most number of medals in volleyball at the Summer Olympics with 12 medals.
45. Who is the “Most Valuable Player (MVP)” in the men’s volleyball tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
[A] Steve Timmons
[B] Clayton Stanley
[C] Murilo Endres
[D] Sergio Santos
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Correct Answer: D [Sergio Santos]
Notes:
Sergio Santos is the “Most Valuable Player (MVP)” in the men’s volleyball tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The men’s tournament in volleyball at the 2016 Summer Olympics was the 14th edition of the event at the Summer Olympics, organised by the world’s governing body, the FIVB, in conjunction with the IOC. It was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 7 to 21 August 2016.
46. Headquarters of the International Handball Federation is located in which country?
[A] France
[B] Belgium
[C] Switzerland
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: C [Switzerland]
Notes:
The International Handball Federation (IHF), headquartered in Switzerland, is the administrative and controlling body for handball and beach handball. IHF is responsible for the organisation of handball’s major international tournaments, notably the IHF World Men’s Handball Championship and the IHF World Women’s Handball Championship.
47. Who is known as the father of the modern handball?
[A] James Naismith
[B] William G.Morgan
[C] Karl Schelenz
[D] Kiril Lazarov
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Correct Answer: C [Karl Schelenz]
Notes:
Karl Schelenz was a German sports teacher. He is famous as the “father” of modern handball.
48. The “Handbollsligan” is the highest handball league of which country?
[A] Norway
[B] Denmark
[C] Sweden
[D] Finland
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Correct Answer: C [Sweden]
Notes:
Handbollsligan is the highest league in the league system of Swedish handball and comprises the top 14 Swedish handball teams.
49. The “Handball-Bundesliga” is the top professional handball league of which country?
[A] Austria
[B] Ukraine
[C] Hungary
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: D [Germany]
Notes:
The Handball-Bundesliga (HBL) is the top German professional handball league.
50. India won its first ever medal in which sport in the Commonwealth Games 2022?
[A] Netball
[B] Squash
[C] Lawn bowls
[D] Rugby sevens
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Correct Answer: C [Lawn bowls]
Notes:
Indian women lawn bowls team created history at 2022 Commonwealth Games by winning the first-ever gold in the sport.
It was also the first ever medal for India in the sport. Lovely Choubey, Pinki Singh, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey clinched gold, beating South Africa 17-10.
