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 wrestler is known as the “Russian Bear”, “Russian King Kong”?
[A] Matt Lindland
[B] Aleksandr Karelin
[C] Randy Couture
[D] Mikhail Mamiashvili
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Correct Answer: B [Aleksandr Karelin]
Notes:
Aleksandr Karelin is a retired Greco-Roman wrestler for the Soviet Union and Russia. Nicknamed the “Russian Bear”, “Russian King Kong”, “Alexander the Great” and “The Experiment”, he is considered the greatest Greco-Roman wrestler of all time. Karelin won gold medals at the 1988, 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, and a silver medal at the 2000 Olympic Games.
42. Since which Summer Olympics, women’s weightlifting has been introduced in the official events program?
[A] 1992 Summer Olympics
[B] 1996 Summer Olympics
[C] 2000 Summer Olympics
[D] 2004 Summer Olympics
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Correct Answer: C [2000 Summer Olympics]
Notes:
Since the 2000 Summer Olympics, women’s weightlifting has been introduced in the official events program.
43. Who holds the record of winning the most numbers of medals in weightlifting at the Summer Olympics?
[A] Pyrros Dimas
[B] Halil Mutlu
[C] Louis Hostin
[D] Tommy Kono
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Correct Answer: A [Pyrros Dimas]
Notes:
Pyrros Dimas holds the record of winning the most numbers of medals in weightlifting at the Summer Olympics.
44. The oldest known evidence of arrows used in archery comes from Sibudu Cave, located in which country?
[A] Mexico
[B] Ethiopia
[C] South Africa
[D] Nigeria
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Correct Answer: C [South Africa]
Notes:
The oldest known evidence of arrows used in archery was discovered in Sibudu Cave, South Africa. Archaeological findings date back to around 64,000 years ago, showcasing the early use of composite tools by prehistoric humans. This site is important for understanding the development of hunting technologies and human behavior in the Stone Age.
45. Which archer ranks first, as of 2020, in compound men individual archery?
[A] Evren Cagiran
[B] Kris Schaff
[C] Mike Schloesser
[D] Braden Gellenthien
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Correct Answer: D [Braden Gellenthien]
Notes:
As of 2020, Braden Gellenthien ranked first in compound men individual archery. He is known for his exceptional consistency and has multiple national and international titles. Gellenthien has set numerous records, including a world record for the most consecutive 300s in competition. His achievements have made him a prominent figure in the archery community.
46. Which is the international governing body for the volleyball sport?
[A] International Volleyball Federation
[B] World Volleyball Council
[C] United Volleyball Association
[D] Federation of World Volleyball
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Correct Answer: A [International Volleyball Federation]
Notes:
International Volleyball Federation is the international governing body for all forms of volleyball. Its headquarters are located in Lausanne, Switzerland.
47. Identify the Volleyball attack technique. “The player does not try to make a hard spike, but hits the ball so that it touches the opponent’s block and then bounces off-court.”?
[A] Backcourt
[B] Line and Cross-court shot
[C] Block-abuse
[D] Off-speed limit
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Correct Answer: C [Block-abuse]
Notes:
Tool/Wipe/Block-abuse is a volleyball attack technique in which the player does not try to make a hard spike, but hits the ball so that it touches the opponent’s block and then bounces off-court.
48. Since which Summer Olympics, the sport of handball has become part of the official events programme after it was included in the 1936 Summer Olympics?
[A] 1952 Summer Olympics
[B] 1962 Summer Olympics
[C] 1972 Summer Olympics
[D] 1982 Summer Olympics
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Correct Answer: C [1972 Summer Olympics]
Notes:
Men’s handball was first played at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin as outdoors, and the next time at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich as indoors, and has been an Olympic sport since.
49. The “Eliteserien” is the premier professional men’s handball league of which country?
[A] Sweden
[B] Denmark
[C] Finland
[D] Norway
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Correct Answer: D [Norway]
Notes:
The Eliteserien is the premier professional men’s handball league in Norway. It was established in 1966, and it is currently contested by twelve teams.
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.
