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 is the country of origin of the “Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling”?
[A] England
[B] Canada
[C] Netherlands
[D] Belgium
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Correct Answer: A [England]
Notes:
Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling, more commonly known just as Cumberland Wrestling, is an ancient and well-practised tradition in the traditional English counties of Cumberland and Westmorland of England.
42. 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.
43. Who won the gold medal in women’s individual archery at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
[A] Chang Hye-jin
[B] Lisa Unruh
[C] Ki Bo-Bae
[D] Mariana Avitia
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Correct Answer: A [Chang Hye-jin]
Notes:
Chang Hye-jin won the gold medal in women’s individual archery at the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro. She became the first South Korean woman to win an individual Olympic archery title since 2000. South Korea has a dominant history in archery, winning numerous medals across multiple Olympic Games.
44. Which female archer was the world record holder from 2004 to 2015 for the women’s 72-arrow round?
[A] Park Sung-hyun
[B] Yun Mi-jin
[C] Kim Nam-soon
[D] Kim Soo-nyung
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Correct Answer: A [Park Sung-hyun]
Notes:
The correct answer is Park Sung-hyun. She set the world record for the women’s 72-arrow round in 2004 with a score of 669 points, a record that stood until 2015. Park is a prominent South Korean archer, known for her exceptional skills and multiple international titles, including Olympic medals. Her record-breaking performance contributed to South Korea’s dominance in archery during that period.
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. Who is known as the inventor of the Volleyball sport?
[A] James Naismith
[B] Adrian Carambula
[C] William G. Morgan
[D] Edward Skorek
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Correct Answer: C [William G. Morgan]
Notes:
William George Morgan was the inventor of volleyball, originally called “Mintonette”, a name derived from the game of badminton which he later agreed to change to better reflect the nature of the sport.
48. 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.
49. 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.
50. Which country won the gold medal in women’s volleyball at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
[A] Netherlands
[B] China
[C] Serbia
[D] United States of America
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China won the gold medal in women’s volleyball at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The women’s tournament in volleyball at the 2016 Summer Olympics was the 14th edition of the event at an Olympic Games, organised by the world’s governing body, the FIVB, in conjunction with the IOC. It was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 6 to 20 August 2016.