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. What is “Royal Lytham & St. Annes Club” famous for?
[A] As a tennis club
[B] As a golf club
[C] As a football club
[D] As a table tennis club
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Correct Answer: B [As a golf club]
Notes:
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England, is one of the courses in the Open Championship rotation. The Women’s British Open has also been played on the course five times: once prior to being designated a major championship by the LPGA Tour, and four times since.
42. What is “Lorena Ochoa” famous for?
[A] As a tennis player
[B] As a golf player
[C] As a table tennis player
[D] As a polo player
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Correct Answer: B [As a golf player]
Notes:
Lorena Ochoa is a former Mexican professional golfer who played on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour from 2003 to 2010. She was the top-ranked female golfer in the world for 158 consecutive and total weeks (both are LPGA Tour records). As the first Mexican golfer of either gender to be ranked number one in the world, she is considered the best Mexican golfer and the best Latin American female golfer of all time. Ochoa was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2017.
43. Which sport’s professional competition is “ANA Inspiration”?
[A] Golf
[B] Basketball
[C] Tennis
[D] Football
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Correct Answer: A [Golf]
Notes:
The ANA Inspiration (formerly known most recently as the Kraft Nabisco Championship, and still sometimes referred to as the Dinah Shore) is one of the five major championships of professional women’s golf. It is an event of the LPGA Tour. Currently, in the United States, it is the only one of the five women’s major golf tournaments not to have broadcast network exposure on the weekend; all four rounds are currently televised by the Golf Channel cable television network.
44. Which powerlifter is nicknamed “Mr. Powerlifting”?
[A] Hugh Cassidy
[B] Joh Cole
[C] Precious McKenzie
[D] Larry Pacifico
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Correct Answer: D [Larry Pacifico]
Notes:
Larry Pacifico is an American former world champion powerlifter. Larry won nine straight IPF World Powerlifting Championships from 1971–1979. Larry won a total of 102 competitions and set 54 World Records during his powerlifting career. Larry is widely regarded as one of the greatest powerlifters of all time, and goes by the nickname “Mr. Powerlifting”.
45. What is Horace A. Ford famous for?
[A] As an archer
[B] As a wrestler
[C] As a cricketer
[D] As a footballer
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Correct Answer: A [As an archer]
Notes:
Horace A. Ford is famous for being an archer. He was a prominent figure in the 19th century and is known for his contributions to the sport, including winning multiple championships. Ford was also a pioneer in promoting archery in England, helping to establish the National Archery Association. He competed in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, showcasing his skills on an international stage.
46. Which is the international governing body for the volleyball sport?
[A] International Volleyball Federation
[B] World Volleyball Council
[C] United Volleyball Association
[D] Federation of World Volleyball
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Correct Answer: A [International Volleyball Federation]
Notes:
International Volleyball Federation is the international governing body for all forms of volleyball. Its headquarters are located in Lausanne, Switzerland.
47. 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.
48. The “Urvalsdeild kvenna” and “Urvalsdeild karla” are the famous handball competitions of which country?
[A] Denmark
[B] Sweden
[C] Norway
[D] Iceland
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Correct Answer: D [Iceland]
Notes:
Urvalsdeild karla is the highest men’s handball competition among clubs in Iceland, where play determines the national champion. Urvalsdeild kvenna is the highest women’s handball competition among clubs in Iceland, where play determines the national champion.
49. The “Andebol 1” is the premier handball league of which country?
[A] Spain
[B] Portugal
[C] France
[D] Belgium
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Correct Answer: B [Portugal]
Notes:
The Campeonato Nacional de Andebol Masculino, also known simply as Andebol 1, is the premier handball league in Portugal and is overseen by the Portuguese Handball Federation.
50. India won its first ever medal in which sport in the Commonwealth Games 2022?
[A] Netball
[B] Squash
[C] Lawn bowls
[D] Rugby sevens
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Correct Answer: C [Lawn bowls]
Notes:
Indian women lawn bowls team created history at 2022 Commonwealth Games by winning the first-ever gold in the sport.
It was also the first ever medal for India in the sport. Lovely Choubey, Pinki Singh, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey clinched gold, beating South Africa 17-10.