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 the World Weightlifting Championships?
[A] China
[B] Bulgaria
[C] United States of America
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
China won the most number of medals in the World Weightlifting Championships.
42. What is Hugh Cassidy 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:
Truman Hugh Cassidy, better known as Hugh Cassidy, is a former powerlifter who competed in powerlifting just prior to the formation of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). In 1971, he became U.S. National Powerlifting Champion as well as World Powerlifting Champion at the inaugural Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) World Championships, defeating the young soon-to-be all-time greats Jim Williams and John Kuc in the super heavyweight division.
43. What is Sukhen Dey 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:
Sukhen Dey is an Indian Weightlifter. He won Gold medal in the men’s 56 kg weight class at the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, Scottland & previously won silver medal in 2010 Commonwealth Games at Delhi.
44. Which is the governing body for the sport of archery?
[A] World Archery Federation
[B] World Archery Association
[C] World Archery Council
[D] World Archery Consortium
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Correct Answer: A [World Archery Federation]
Notes:
The correct answer is the World Archery Federation (WA), established in 1931. It is the international governing body for the sport of archery, overseeing competitions, rules, and regulations globally. WA is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and organizes major events like the World Archery Championships and the archery events in the Olympics.
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. Deepika Kumari is renowned worldwide for her role as a(n)?
[A] Indian Boxer
[B] Indian Archer
[C] Indian Wrestler
[D] Indian Golfer
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Archer]
Notes:
Deepika Kumari is a famous Indian Archer who has represented India in multiple international level competitions. She was born in Jharkhand and began her career in archery at a young age. Deepika has won numerous awards for her outstanding performance in archery, including gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. She has also ranked as the world number one in Women’s Recurve Archery.
47. Which archer ranks first as of 2020, in recurve men individual archery?
[A] Lee Woo Seok
[B] Kim Woo Jin
[C] Brady Ellison
[D] Mauro Nespoli
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Correct Answer: C [Brady Ellison]
Notes:
As of 2020, Brady Ellison ranked first in recurve men’s individual archery. He is a prominent American archer known for his consistency and success in international competitions, including multiple World Championships and Olympic appearances. Ellison has been a key figure in archery, often referred to as one of the best recurve archers in history. His achievements include winning three consecutive World Cup Finals from 2010 to 2012.
48. Who is the “Most Valuable Player (MVP)” in the women’s volleyball tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
[A] Lang Ping
[B] Zhu Ting
[C] Barbara Jelic
[D] Feng Kun
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Correct Answer: B [Zhu Ting]
Notes:
Zhu Ting is the “Most Valuable Player (MVP)” in the women’s volleyball tournament 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.
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. Identify the handball throw. “This throw restarts the play after an interruption by the referees. It takes places from the spot where the interruption was caused, as long as this spot is outside of this throw line of the opposing team. In the latter case, the throw is deferred to the nearest spot on this throw line.”?
[A] Throw-off
[B] Throw-in
[C] Free throw
[D] Seven-meter throw
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Correct Answer: C [Free throw]
Notes:
A free-throw restarts the play after an interruption by the referees. It takes places from the spot where the interruption was caused, as long as this spot is outside of the free-throw line of the opposing team. In the latter case, the throw is deferred to the nearest spot on the free-throw line. Free-throws are the equivalent to free-kicks in association football.