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 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.
42. 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.
43. Headquarters of the World Archery Federation is located in which country?
[A] Belgium
[B] France
[C] Switzerland
[D] Ireland
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Correct Answer: C [Switzerland]
Notes:
The World Archery Federation (WA) is headquartered in Switzerland, specifically in the city of Lausanne. This city is known as the “Olympic Capital” because it hosts the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters. Switzerland is home to many international sports organizations due to its neutral status and central location in Europe.
44. 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.
45. 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.
46. Which archer ranks first, as of 2020, in compound men individual archery?
[A] Evren Cagiran
[B] Kris Schaff
[C] Mike Schloesser
[D] Braden Gellenthien
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Correct Answer: D [Braden Gellenthien]
Notes:
As of 2020, Braden Gellenthien ranked first in compound men individual archery. He is known for his exceptional consistency and has multiple national and international titles. Gellenthien has set numerous records, including a world record for the most consecutive 300s in competition. His achievements have made him a prominent figure in the archery community.
47. From which Summer Olympics, Volleyball became part of the official events programme?
[A] 1960 Summer Olympics
[B] 1964 Summer Olympics
[C] 1968 Summer Olympics
[D] 1972 Summer Olympics
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Correct Answer: B [1964 Summer Olympics]
Notes:
Volleyball has been a part of the official program of the Summer Olympic Games since Tokyo 1964.
48. How many team members are present in each team of a volleyball game?
[A] 4
[B] 5
[C] 6
[D] 7
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Correct Answer: C [6]
Notes:
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team’s court under organized rules.
49. The Volleyball sport has been first played in which country?
[A] Canada
[B] Belgium
[C] Germany
[D] United States of America
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Correct Answer: D [United States of America]
Notes:
The Volleyball sport has been first played in the winter of 1895, in Holyoke, Massachusetts of the United States of America, William G. Morgan, created a new game as a pastime to be played (preferably) indoors and by any number of players.
50. Identify the handball throw. “This throw takes place from the centre of the court. The thrower must touch the middle line with one foot, and all the other offensive players must stay in their half until the referee restarts the game. The defending players must keep a distance of at least three meters from the thrower until the ball leaves his hand. “?
[A] Throw-in
[B] Throw-off
[C] Free throw
[D] Seven-meter throw
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Correct Answer: B [Throw-off]
Notes:
A throw-off takes place from the centre of the court. The thrower must touch the middle line with one foot, and all the other offensive players must stay in their half until the referee restarts the game. The defending players must keep a distance of at least three meters from the thrower until the ball leaves his hand. A throw-off occurs at the beginning of each period and after the opposing team scores a goal. It must be cleared by the referees.
