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. Who is the only boxer in boxing history to become an “Octuple Champion”?
[A] Floyd Mayweather
[B] Joe Frazier
[C] Muhammad Ali
[D] Manny Pacquiao
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Correct Answer: D [Manny Pacquiao]
Notes:
In boxing, an Octuple champion is a boxer who has won major world titles in eight different weight classes. Manny Pacquiao is the only boxer to win twelve major world titles in eight different weight divisions. Manny Pacquiao is the only one in boxing history to achieve this feat.
42. Which sport’s regional form is “Alysh”?
[A] Boxing
[B] Football
[C] Wrestling
[D] Badminton
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Correct Answer: C [Wrestling]
Notes:
Alysh is a Turkic term for Central Asian folk wrestling or “belt wrestling” regulated by United World Wrestling. Alysh is an upright wrestling style. Competitors wear trousers, jackets and belts, and must hold on to their opponents’ belts at all times. Their objective is to throw their opponents onto the mat.
43. Which sport’s regional form is “Puroresu”?
[A] Polo
[B] Golf
[C] Wrestling
[D] Tennis
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Correct Answer: C [Wrestling]
Notes:
Puroresu is the predominant style of professional wrestling that has developed in Japan. The term comes from the Japanese pronunciation of “professional wrestling”. Growing out of origins in the traditional US style of wrestling, it has become an entity in itself. Japanese pro wrestling is distinct in its psychology and presentation of the sport.
44. Who is the first and only Indian woman weightlifter to win an Olympic medal?
[A] Deepa Malik
[B] Lalita Babar
[C] Karnam Malleswari
[D] Shiny Abraham
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Correct Answer: C [Karnam Malleswari]
Notes:
Karnam Malleswari is the first and only Indian woman weightlifter to win an Olympic medal. Karnam Malleswari is a retired Indian weightlifter. She is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Olympics. At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Malleswari lifted 110 kg in the “snatch” and 130 kg in the “clean and jerk” categories for a total of 240 kg. She won the bronze medal and became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. She is also the first and only Indian woman weightlifter to win an Olympic medal.
45. In which city is the headquarters of the Archery Association of India located?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Kolkata
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The headquarters of the Archery Association of India is located in New Delhi. Established in 1973, this sports body functions under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. It is responsible for organizing archery events across the nation and preparing Indian archers for international competitions, including the Olympic Games. In addition to its administrative role, the association plays a significant part in the development and promotion of archery sport in India.
46. Which archer set a world record during the 2016 Summer Olympics individual men’s archery qualifying round with a score of 700 out of a possible 720 (held under World Archery Federation rules at a distance of 70 meters)?
[A] Park Kyung-mo
[B] Tim Cuddihy
[C] Lee Chang-hwan
[D] Kim Woo-jin
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Correct Answer: D [Kim Woo-jin]
Notes:
The correct answer is Kim Woo-jin. He set the world record during the 2016 Summer Olympics with a score of 700 out of 720 in the individual men’s archery qualifying round. This score was achieved under World Archery Federation rules at a distance of 70 meters. Kim Woo-jin’s performance was notable as it surpassed the previous record and showcased his exceptional skill in archery, a sport that has been part of the Olympics since 1900.
47. Identify the Volleyball attack technique. “It refers to whether the ball flies in a straight trajectory parallel to the sidelines, or crosses through the court in an angle resulting in the ball landing near the 3-meter line.”?
[A] Backcourt
[B] Line and Cross-court shot
[C] Block-abuse
[D] Off-speed limit
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Correct Answer: B [Line and Cross-court shot]
Notes:
Line and Cross-court Shot refers to whether the ball flies in a straight trajectory parallel to the sidelines, or crosses through the court in an angle. A cross-court shot with a very pronounced angle, resulting in the ball landing near the 3-meter line, is called a cut shot.
48. Who is the “Most Valuable Player (MVP)” in the men’s volleyball tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
[A] Steve Timmons
[B] Clayton Stanley
[C] Murilo Endres
[D] Sergio Santos
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Correct Answer: D [Sergio Santos]
Notes:
Sergio Santos is the “Most Valuable Player (MVP)” in the men’s volleyball tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The men’s tournament in volleyball at the 2016 Summer Olympics was the 14th edition of the event at the Summer Olympics, organised by the world’s governing body, the FIVB, in conjunction with the IOC. It was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 7 to 21 August 2016.
49. Who formulated the first modern set of rules for the game of handball?
[A] James Naismith
[B] Holger Nielsen
[C] William G.Morgan
[D] Adolf Schmal
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Correct Answer: B [Holger Nielsen]
Notes:
Holger Nielsen was a Danish fencer, shooter, and athlete. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. He is probably best known for drawing up the first modern set of rules for the game of handball.
50. The “BENE-League” is a multinational handball competition for men’s teams from which two countries?
[A] Spain and Portugal
[B] Denmark and Germany
[C] Netherlands and Belgium
[D] Estonia and Latvia
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Correct Answer: C [Netherlands and Belgium]
Notes:
The BENE-League is a multinational handball competition for men’s teams from Belgium and the Netherlands, which started in January 2008 under the name BENE-LIGA.