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 sport’s regional form is “Sambo”?
[A] Football
[B] Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Wrestling
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Correct Answer: D [Wrestling]
Notes:
Sambo is a Soviet martial art, an internationally-practised combat sport, and a recognized style of amateur wrestling included by UWW in the World Wrestling Championships along with Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling.
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. 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.
44. The oldest bows used in archery discovered anywhere in the world “Holmegaard bow” is found in which country?
[A] Norway
[B] Denmark
[C] Sweden
[D] Poland
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Correct Answer: B [Denmark]
Notes:
The Holmegaard bow, dating back to around 4000-2000 BC, was discovered in Denmark. It is one of the oldest known examples of a bow and is important in understanding early archery and hunting practices in prehistoric Europe. The bow’s design reflects advanced craftsmanship for its time, showcasing the importance of archery in ancient societies.
45. What denotes the Latin word “Sagittarii”?
[A] Boxers
[B] Archers
[C] Wrestlers
[D] Golfers
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Correct Answer: B [Archers]
Notes:
The Latin word “Sagittarii” translates to “archers.” In ancient Rome, sagittarii were skilled archers, often used in military contexts. Archery has a long history, dating back to prehistoric times, and was crucial in warfare and hunting. The term is derived from “sagitta,” meaning arrow in Latin.
46. Which archer set a world record during the 2016 Summer Olympics individual men’s archery qualifying round with a score of 700 out of a possible 720 (held under World Archery Federation rules at a distance of 70 meters)?
[A] Park Kyung-mo
[B] Tim Cuddihy
[C] Lee Chang-hwan
[D] Kim Woo-jin
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Correct Answer: D [Kim Woo-jin]
Notes:
The correct answer is Kim Woo-jin. He set the world record during the 2016 Summer Olympics with a score of 700 out of 720 in the individual men’s archery qualifying round. This score was achieved under World Archery Federation rules at a distance of 70 meters. Kim Woo-jin’s performance was notable as it surpassed the previous record and showcased his exceptional skill in archery, a sport that has been part of the Olympics since 1900.
47. How many team members are present in each team of a volleyball game?
[A] 4
[B] 5
[C] 6
[D] 7
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Correct Answer: C [6]
Notes:
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team’s court under organized rules.
48. Identify the Volleyball serve type. “An overhand serve where the ball is tossed high enough that the player may jump before hitting it similarly to a standing float serve. The ball is tossed lower than a topspin jump serves, but contact is still made while in the air.”?
[A] Skyball serve
[B] Jump float serve
[C] Underhand serve
[D] Blackcourt serve
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Correct Answer: B [Jump float serve]
Notes:
Jump float is an overhand serve where the ball is tossed high enough that the player may jump before hitting it similarly to a standing float serve. The ball is tossed lower than a topspin jump serves, but contact is still made while in the air.
49. 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.
50. Which country is the host of the Commonwealth Games 2026?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Australia
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and the Commonwealth Games Australia unveiled the sport programme for the Victoria 2026 CWG.
It features 20 sports and 26 disciplines, including nine fully integrated para sports. Shooting, which was controversially dropped from the Birmingham CWG, is included in the 2026 edition in Victoria, Australia. Shooting has been the strongest sport of India recently.
