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 boxing style is in which a boxer seeks to maintain distance between himself and his opponent, fighting with faster, longer range punches, most notably the jab and gradually wearing his opponent down?
[A] Boxer/out-fighter
[B] Boxer-puncher
[C] Counter puncher
[D] Brawler/slugger
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Correct Answer: A [Boxer/out-fighter]
Notes:
A classic “boxer” or stylist (also known as an “out-fighter”) seeks to maintain distance between himself and his opponent, fighting with faster, longer range punches, most notably the jab, and gradually wearing his opponent down.
42. Which wrestler is also known as “The Great Gama”?
[A] Ghulam Mohammad Baksh
[B] Aslam Pahalwan
[C] Sheik Ali
[D] Dara Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Ghulam Mohammad Baksh]
Notes:
Ghulam Mohammad Baksh, commonly known as Rustam-e-Hind and by the ring name The Great Gama, was an Indian wrestler who remained the undefeated champion of the world. He was awarded the Indian version of the World Heavyweight Championship on 15 October 1910 and went on to defeat freestyle wrestling champions across the world. Undefeated in a career spanning more than 52 years, he is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
43. 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.
44. Which country’s national governing body for the sport of archery is “Archery GB”?
[A] United States of America
[B] Germany
[C] Canada
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: D [United Kingdom]
Notes:
Archery GB is the national governing body for archery in the United Kingdom. It was established in 2006 and is responsible for promoting the sport, organizing competitions, and developing talent. The UK has a rich archery history, with the sport being featured in the Olympics since 1900. Notably, British archer Simon Terry won a gold medal in the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
45. Since which Summer Olympics, archery has been featured in the official events program?
[A] 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
[B] 1976 Summer Olympics
[C] 1980 Summer Olympics
[D] 1984 Summer Olympics
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Correct Answer: A [1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics]
Notes:
Archery was reintroduced as an official Olympic sport at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, after being absent since 1920. The event featured both men’s and women’s individual competitions, marking a important moment in Olympic history as it aimed to promote gender equality in sports.
46. Which country won the gold medal in women’s team archery at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
[A] Taiwan
[B] Russia
[C] South Korea
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [South Korea]
Notes:
South Korea won the gold medal in women’s team archery at the 2016 Summer Olympics. This victory continued South Korea’s dominance in archery, as they have won the most Olympic gold medals in this sport, with a total of 23 since its introduction in 1988. The South Korean women’s team has been particularly successful, securing gold in every Olympics from 1988 to 2016.
47. Which archer ranks first, as of 2020, in recurve women individual archery?
[A] Tan Ya-Ting
[B] Kang Chae-Young
[C] Zheng Yichai
[D] Sugimoto Tomomi
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Correct Answer: B [Kang Chae-Young]
Notes:
As of 2020, Kang Chae-Young from South Korea ranks first in recurve women’s individual archery. She gained prominence after winning multiple international competitions, including the 2019 World Archery Championships. South Korea has a strong archery tradition, producing numerous Olympic and world champions, contributing to its dominance in the sport.
48. In recognition of excellence in which sports field, the “Longines Prize for Precision” is awarded?
[A] Boxing
[B] Golf
[C] Polo
[D] Archery
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Correct Answer: D [Archery]
Notes:
The “Longines Prize for Precision” is awarded in archery, recognizing the sport’s emphasis on accuracy and skill. Archery has ancient roots, dating back to at least 20,000 years ago, and became an Olympic sport in 1900. The prize highlights the importance of precision in achieving success in this discipline.
49. 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.
50. The “Handball-Bundesliga” is the top professional handball league of which country?
[A] Austria
[B] Ukraine
[C] Hungary
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: D [Germany]
Notes:
The Handball-Bundesliga (HBL) is the top German professional handball league.