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. Which country won the most number of medals in wrestling at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
[A] United States of America
[B] Cuba
[C] Japan
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: D [Russia]
Notes:
Russia won the most number of medals in wrestling at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
42. Who won the first World Weightlifting Competition held in 1891?
[A] Vasily Alekseyev
[B] John Davis
[C] Edward Lawrence Levy
[D] David Rigert
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Correct Answer: C [Edward Lawrence Levy]
Notes:
The World Weightlifting Championships is an event organised by International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). The first competition, held in March 1891, was won by Edward Lawrence Levy of England.
43. Which is the highest international governing body for the sport of powerlifting?
[A] International Powerlifting Association
[B] International Powerlifting Federation
[C] International Powerlifting Committee
[D] International Powerlifting Organization
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Correct Answer: B [International Powerlifting Federation]
Notes:
The International Powerlifting Federation is an international governing body for the sport of powerlifting as recognized by the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) as well as the International Olympic Committee via inclusion into the World Games.
44. 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”.
45. Which sport’s informal version is “Popinjay” or “Papingo”?
[A] Polo
[B] Boxing
[C] Table Tennis
[D] Archery
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Correct Answer: D [Archery]
Notes:
The informal version “Popinjay” or “Papingo” refers to Archery. This term originates from a traditional game where participants shoot at a wooden parrot or similar target mounted on a pole. The game dates back to the 15th century and was popular in Europe, particularly in England and France. Archery itself has ancient roots, used for hunting and warfare, and became a competitive sport in the late 19th century.
46. What is Horace A. Ford famous for?
[A] As an archer
[B] As a wrestler
[C] As a cricketer
[D] As a footballer
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Correct Answer: A [As an archer]
Notes:
Horace A. Ford is famous for being an archer. He was a prominent figure in the 19th century and is known for his contributions to the sport, including winning multiple championships. Ford was also a pioneer in promoting archery in England, helping to establish the National Archery Association. He competed in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, showcasing his skills on an international stage.
47. Identify the Volleyball serve type. “A serve in which the player strikes the ball below the waist instead of tossing it up and striking it with an overhand throwing motion”?
[A] Underhand
[B] Skyball serve
[C] Topspin
[D] Float
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Correct Answer: A [Underhand]
Notes:
Underhand is a serve in which the player strikes the ball below the waist instead of tossing it up and striking it with an overhand throwing motion. Underhand serves are considered very easy to receive and are rarely employed in high-level competitions.
48. Identify the Volleyball serve type. “An overhand serve where the ball is first tossed high in the air, then the player makes a timed approach and jumps to make contact with the ball, hitting it with much pace and topspin.”?
[A] Jump serve
[B] Jump float serve
[C] Underhand serve
[D] Skyball serve
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Correct Answer: A [Jump serve]
Notes:
Jump serve is an overhand serve where the ball is first tossed high in the air, then the player makes a timed approach and jumps to make contact with the ball, hitting it with much pace and topspin.
49. Identify the Volleyball attack technique. “The player does not hit the ball hard, reducing its speed and thus confusing the opponent’s defence.”?
[A] Backcourt
[B] Line and Cross-court shot
[C] Block-abuse
[D] Off-speed hit
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Correct Answer: D [Off-speed hit]
Notes:
Off-speed hit is a volleyball attack technique in which the player does not hit the ball hard, reducing its speed and thus confusing the opponent’s defence.
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.