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. Since which Summer Olympics, wrestling has been introduced in the official events program?
[A] 1904 Summer Olympics
[B] 1908 Summer Olympics
[C] 1912 Summer Olympics
[D] 1916 Summer Olympics
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Correct Answer: A [1904 Summer Olympics]
Notes:
Wrestling has been an event at every modern Olympic Games since the 1904 games in St. Louis, Missouri (a demonstration had been performed at the first modern Olympics).
42. Which wrestler is also known as “The Great Gama”?
[A] Ghulam Mohammad Baksh
[B] Aslam Pahalwan
[C] Sheik Ali
[D] Dara Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Ghulam Mohammad Baksh]
Notes:
Ghulam Mohammad Baksh, commonly known as Rustam-e-Hind and by the ring name The Great Gama, was an Indian wrestler who remained the undefeated champion of the world. He was awarded the Indian version of the World Heavyweight Championship on 15 October 1910 and went on to defeat freestyle wrestling champions across the world. Undefeated in a career spanning more than 52 years, he is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
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. What is Saikhom Mirabai Chanu famous for?
[A] As an Indian boxer
[B] As an Indian wrestler
[C] As an Indian weightlifter
[D] As an Indian archer
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Correct Answer: C [As an Indian weightlifter]
Notes:
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is an Indian weightlifter. Chanu has won the World Championships and multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games. Chanu had won the silver medal in the women’s 48 kg weight class at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow; she went on to break the games record en route to the gold medal at the 2018 edition of the event held in Gold Coast. Her biggest achievement came in 2017 when she won the gold medal at World Weightlifting Championships held in Anaheim, United States.
46. In which city is the headquarters of the Archery Association of India located?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Kolkata
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The headquarters of the Archery Association of India is located in New Delhi. Established in 1973, this sports body functions under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. It is responsible for organizing archery events across the nation and preparing Indian archers for international competitions, including the Olympic Games. In addition to its administrative role, the association plays a significant part in the development and promotion of archery sport in India.
47. Which country won the most number of medals in archery at the Summer Olympics?
[A] United States of America
[B] Belgium
[C] South Korea
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [South Korea]
Notes:
South Korea has won the most medals in archery at the Summer Olympics, with a total of 132 medals as of 2021. The country has dominated the sport since its reintroduction in 1972, showcasing exceptional talent and training programs. South Korean archers have consistently excelled, winning numerous gold medals and setting world records.
48. 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.
49. Which country won the gold medal in women’s handball at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
[A] Russia
[B] France
[C] Norway
[D] Netherlands
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
Russia won the gold medal in women’s handball at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The women’s tournament of Handball at the 2016 Summer Olympics at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, began on 6 August and ended on 20 August 2016. Games were played at the Future Arena.
50. Jeremy Lalrinnunga, who won Gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, plays which sports?
[A] Boxing
[B] Wrestling
[C] Weight-Lifting
[D] Shooting
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Correct Answer: C [Weight-Lifting]
Notes:
Jeremy Lalrinnunga won a gold medal for India in the men’s 67kg category weight-lifting in the Commonwealth Games.
The 19-year-old athelete from Aizawl in Mizoram also created a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch event, by picking up 140 kg. This was India’s fifth medal from the weightlifting arena including Mirabai Chanu (gold), Sanket Sargar (silver), Bidyarani Devi (silver) and Gururaj Poojary (bronze).