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. Which is the international governing body for the sport of Olympic weightlifting?
[A] International Weightlifting Federation
[B] International Weightlifting Organisation
[C] International Weightlifting Committee
[D] International Weightlifting Association
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Correct Answer: A [International Weightlifting Federation]
Notes:
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), headquartered in Budapest, is the international governing body for the sport of Olympic weightlifting.
43. Headquarters of the International Weightlifting Federation is located in which country?
[A] Netherlands
[B] Belgium
[C] Germany
[D] Hungary
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Correct Answer: D [Hungary]
Notes:
Hungary houses the headquarters of the International Weightlifting Federation. The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), headquartered in Budapest, is the international governing body for the sport of Olympic weightlifting.
44. Which sport’s competition techniques are “snatch”, “clean and jerk”?
[A] Hockey
[B] Boxing
[C] Weightlifting
[D] Squash
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Correct Answer: C [Weightlifting]
Notes:
Olympic weightlifting, often simply referred to as weightlifting, is a sport in which the athlete attempts a maximum-weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates. The two competition lifts in order are the snatch and the clean and jerk. The snatch is a wide-grip, one-move lift. The clean and jerk is a close-grip, two-move lift.
45. Which sport’s competition methodology is “Sinclair Coefficients”?
[A] Boxing
[B] Archery
[C] Hockey
[D] Weightlifting
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Correct Answer: D [Weightlifting]
Notes:
The Sinclair Coefficients are a method to compare different weight classes in Olympic weightlifting. It replaced Hoffman’s formula, which was the first statistical analysis of this type.
46. Which sport’s competition techniques are “squat”, “bench press” and “deadlift”?
[A] Powerlifting
[B] Weightlifting
[C] Archery
[D] Wrestling
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Correct Answer: A [Powerlifting]
Notes:
Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. As in the sport of Olympic weightlifting, it involves the athlete attempting a maximal weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates.
47. Identify the Volleyball serve type. “An overhand serve where the ball is first tossed high in the air, then the player makes a timed approach and jumps to make contact with the ball, hitting it with much pace and topspin.”?
[A] Jump serve
[B] Jump float serve
[C] Underhand serve
[D] Skyball serve
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Correct Answer: A [Jump serve]
Notes:
Jump serve is an overhand serve where the ball is first tossed high in the air, then the player makes a timed approach and jumps to make contact with the ball, hitting it with much pace and topspin.
48. Which position in Volleyball is characterized as the player who attacks from near the left antenna and is frequently the most consistent hitter on the team often receiving the most sets?
[A] Setters
[B] Liberos
[C] Middle hitters
[D] Outside hitters
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Correct Answer: D [Outside hitters]
Notes:
The Outside hitters, also known as Left side hitters, are the players who usually attack from near the left antenna. They are often the most reliable hitters receiving numerous sets due to their consistent performance. This playstyle requires them to have versatile skills in both attacks and defense.
49. Which country won the most number of gold medals in beach volleyball at the Summer Olympics?
[A] United States of America
[B] Brazil
[C] Germany
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [United States of America]
Notes:
The United States of America won the most number of gold medals in beach volleyball at the Summer Olympics with a record of 6 gold medals.
50. 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.
