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. 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.
42. Who won the gold medal in men’s individual archery at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
[A] Brady Ellison
[B] Ku Bon-Chan
[C] Jean-Charles Valladon
[D] Bair Badenov
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Correct Answer: B [Ku Bon-Chan]
Notes:
The gold medal in men’s individual archery at the 2016 Summer Olympics was won by Ku Bon-Chan from South Korea. South Korea has a strong archery tradition, having won numerous Olympic medals in the sport. Ku’s victory marked South Korea’s continued dominance in archery, as they have won the most gold medals in this discipline since its introduction to the Olympics in 1900.
43. 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.
44. Which archer ranks first, as of 2020, in compound women individual archery?
[A] Alexis Ruiz
[B] Sara Lopez
[C] Paige Pearce
[D] Natalia Avdeeva
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Correct Answer: A [Alexis Ruiz]
Notes:
As of 2020, Paige Pearce ranked first in compound women’s individual archery. She is a prominent American archer known for her multiple national and world titles. Pearce has been a dominant force in the sport, winning numerous championships and setting records. Her success is attributed to her consistent performance and technical skill, making her a key figure in women’s archery.
45. Which game is formerly known as “Mintonette”?
[A] Volleyball
[B] Basketball
[C] Baseball
[D] Archery
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Correct Answer: A [Volleyball]
Notes:
In the winter of 1895, in Holyoke, Massachusetts of the United States of America, William G. Morgan, a YMCA physical education director, created a new game called Mintonette, a name derived from the game of badminton, as a pastime to be played (preferably) indoors and by any number of players.
46. Identify the Volleyball serve type. “A serve in which the player strikes the ball below the waist instead of tossing it up and striking it with an overhand throwing motion”?
[A] Underhand
[B] Skyball serve
[C] Topspin
[D] Float
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Correct Answer: A [Underhand]
Notes:
Underhand is a serve in which the player strikes the ball below the waist instead of tossing it up and striking it with an overhand throwing motion. Underhand serves are considered very easy to receive and are rarely employed in high-level competitions.
47. Identify the Volleyball player’s strategy. “These players have the task for orchestrating the offence of the team. They aim for the second touch and their main responsibility is to place the ball in the air where the attackers can place the ball into the opponents’ court for a point.”?
[A] Setters
[B] Liberos
[C] Middle blockers
[D] Outside hitters
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Correct Answer: A [Setters]
Notes:
Setters have the task of orchestrating the offence of the team. They aim for the second touch and their main responsibility is to place the ball in the air where the attackers can place the ball into the opponents’ court for a point. They have to be able to operate with the hitters, manage the tempo of their side of the court and choose the right attackers to set. Setters need to have a swift and skilful appraisal and tactical accuracy and must be quick at moving around the court.
48. The sport of handball was first played at which Summer Olympics?
[A] 1936 Summer Olympics
[B] 1940 Summer Olympics
[C] 1944 Summer Olympics
[D] 1948 Summer Olympics
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Correct Answer: A [1936 Summer Olympics]
Notes:
Men’s handball was first played at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin as outdoors, and the next time at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich as indoors, and has been an Olympic sport since. Women’s team handball was added at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
49. 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.
50. Identify the handball throw. “This throw is awarded when a clear chance of scoring is illegally prevented anywhere on the court by an opposing team player, official, or spectator. It is awarded also when the referees have interrupted a legitimate scoring chance for any reason.”?
[A] Throw-off
[B] Throw-in
[C] Free throw
[D] Seven-meter throw
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Correct Answer: D [Seven-meter throw]
Notes:
A seven-meter throw is awarded when a clear chance of scoring is illegally prevented anywhere on the court by an opposing team player, official, or spectator. It is awarded also when the referees have interrupted a legitimate scoring chance for any reason. The thrower steps with one foot behind the seven-metre (23 ft) line with only the defending goalkeeper between him and the goal. The goalkeeper must keep a distance of three metres (9.8 ft), which is marked by a short tick on the floor. All other players must remain behind the free-throw line until execution and the defending field players must keep a distance of three meters. The thrower must await the whistle blow of the referee. A seven-meter throw is an equivalent to a penalty kick in association football; however, it is far more common and typically occurs several times in a single game.