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. 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 number of gold medals in the World Weightlifting Championships all time?
[A] Vasily Alekseyev
[B] John Davis
[C] Edward Lawrence Levy
[D] David Rigert
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Correct Answer: A [Vasily Alekseyev]
Notes:
Vasily Alekseyev holds the record of winning the most number of gold medals in the World Weightlifting Championships all-time.
44. Headquarters of the International Powerlifting Federation is located in which country?
[A] Netherlands
[B] Belgium
[C] Switzerland
[D] Luxembourg
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Correct Answer: D [Luxembourg]
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, headquartered in Luxembourg.
45. What is John Kuc famous for?
[A] As a powerlifter
[B] As a boxer
[C] As a wrestler
[D] As a archer
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Correct Answer: A [As a powerlifter]
Notes:
John Kuc is a former world champion powerlifter from the United States. During the 1970s and 80s, he set numerous powerlifting national and world records, won three International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world championships and numerous national championships.
46. 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.
47. Identify the Volleyball serve type. “An overhand serve where the player tosses the ball high and hits it with a wrist snap, giving it topspin which causes it to drop faster than it would otherwise and helps maintain a straight flight path.”?
[A] Underhand serve
[B] Skyball serve
[C] Topspin serve
[D] Float serve
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Correct Answer: C [Topspin serve]
Notes:
Topspin serve is an overhand serve where the player tosses the ball high and hits it with a wrist snap, giving it topspin which causes it to drop faster than it would otherwise and helps maintain a straight flight path. Topspin serves are generally hit hard and aimed at a specific returner or part of the court.
48. Identify the Volleyball attack technique. “An attack performed by a back-row player. The player must jump from behind the 3-meter line before making contact with the ball, but may land in front of the 3-meter line.”?
[A] Backcourt
[B] Line and Cross-court shot
[C] Block-abuse
[D] Off-speed limit
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Correct Answer: A [Backcourt]
Notes:
Backcourt (or back row) is an attack performed by a back-row player. The player must jump from behind the 3-meter line before making contact with the ball, but may land in front of the 3-meter line.
49. The “Ligat Ha’Al” is the top professional handball league of which country?
[A] Greece
[B] Israel
[C] Jordan
[D] Cyprus
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
Ligat Ha’Al is the top Israeli professional handball league. The league is sponsored by Winner Corporation since 2010 and known also as Ligat Winner. Founded in 1954, the league currently consists of 12 teams and managed by the Israel Handball Association.
50. The “Andebol 1” is the premier handball league of which country?
[A] Spain
[B] Portugal
[C] France
[D] Belgium
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Correct Answer: B [Portugal]
Notes:
The Campeonato Nacional de Andebol Masculino, also known simply as Andebol 1, is the premier handball league in Portugal and is overseen by the Portuguese Handball Federation.
