Sports GK Questions, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on different sports and games for competitive examinations.
1. Who became the first female boxer to become an Olympic champion?
[A] Nicola Adams [B] Mary Kom [C] Arely Mucino [D] Ren Cancan
Answer: A [Nicola Adams]
Notes:
Nicola Adams is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2017 to 2019. She retired with an undefeated record and held the WBO female flyweight title in 2019. As an amateur, she became the first female boxer to become an Olympic champion after winning gold at London 2012, and the first double Olympic champion following a second gold medal at Rio 2016, both in the flyweight division.
2. Which boxing punch style is a semi-circular punch thrown, with the lead hand to the side of the opponent’s head?
[A] Hook [B] Jab [C] Cross [D] Uppercut
Answer: [A] Hook
Notes:
Hook is a semi-circular punch thrown with the lead hand to the side of the opponent’s head. From the guard position, the elbow is drawn back with a horizontal fist (palm facing down) though in modern times a wide percentage of fighters throw the hook with a vertical fist (palm facing themselves). The rear hand is tucked firmly against the jaw to protect the chin. The torso and hips are rotated clockwise, propelling the fist through a tight, clockwise arc across the front of the body and connecting with the target.
3. Which city houses the headquarters of the Archery Association of India?
[A] New Delhi [B] Noida [C] Lucknow [D] Allahabad
Answer: [A] New Delhi
4. 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
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.
5. The “Urvalsdeild kvenna” and “Urvalsdeild karla” are the famous handball competitions of which country?
[A] Denmark [B] Sweden [C] Norway [D] Iceland
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.
6. The “Handbollsligan” is the highest handball league of which country?
[A] Norway [B] Denmark [C] Sweden [D] Finland
Answer: [C] Sweden
Notes:
Handbollsligan is the highest league in the league system of Swedish handball and comprises the top 14 Swedish handball teams.
7. Which sport’s competition is known as the “National Pro Fastpitch”?
National Pro Fastpitch (NPF), formerly the Women’s Pro Softball League (WPSL), is a professional women’s softball league in the United States. Each year, the playoff teams battle for the Cowles Cup.
8. Identify the swimming style/event. “This is a category of swimming competition, defined by the rules of the International Swimming Federation (FINA), in which competitors are subject to a few limited restrictions on their swimming stroke. These are the most common of all swimming competitions, with distances beginning with 50 meters and reaching 1500 meters, also known as the mile.”?
Freestyle is a category of swimming competition, defined by the rules of the International Swimming Federation (FINA), in which competitors are subject to a few limited restrictions on their swimming stroke. Freestyle races are the most common of all swimming competitions, with distances beginning with 50 meters (50 yards) and reaching 1500 meters (1650 yards), also known as the mile.
9. Which sport’s rule book and scoring system are known as the “Code of Points”?
The Code of Points is a rulebook that defines the scoring system for each level of competition in gymnastics. There is not a universal international Code of Points, and every oversight organization — such as the FIG, NCAA Gymnastics, and most national gymnastics federations — designs and employs its own unique Code of Points.
10. Headquarters of the World Rugby is located in which country?
[A] Canada [B] United States of America [C] Ireland [D] France
Answer: [C] Ireland
Notes:
World Rugby is the world governing body, headquartered in Ireland, for the sport of rugby union. World Rugby organises the Rugby World Cup every four years, the sport’s most recognised and most profitable competition.
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11. Which country became the runner-up of the first FIBA World Basketball Championship held in 1950?
[A] Argentina [B] United States of America [C] Chile [D] Brazil
Answer: [B] United States of America
Notes:
The United States of America became the runner-up of the first FIBA World Basketball Championship held in 1950. The 1950 FIBA World Championship, also called the 1st World Basketball Championship – 1950, was an international basketball tournament held by the International Basketball Federation in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 22 October to 3 November 1950.
12. Which country became the runners-up of the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup?
[A] Australia [B] United States of America [C] Spain [D] Belgium
Answer: [A] Australia
Notes:
Australia became the runners-up of the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, the 18th edition of FIBA’s premier international tournament for women’s national basketball teams, was held in Canary Islands, Spain from 22 to 30 September 2018. This was the first edition to use the name of FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
13. Headquarters of the International Table Tennis Federation is located in which country?
[A] Spain [B] Belgium [C] Switzerland [D] Sweden
Answer: [C] Switzerland
Notes:
Switzerland houses the headquarters of the International Table Tennis Federation. International Table Tennis Federation is the highest governing body of table tennis sport. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is the governing body for all national table tennis associations. The role of the ITTF includes overseeing rules and regulations and seeking technological improvement for the sport of table tennis. The headquarters of the ITTF is located in Switzerland.
14. In which Summer Olympics, table tennis got introduced for the first time?
In the 1988 Summer Olympics, table tennis got introduced for the first time. Table tennis is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight ball, also known as the ping-pong ball, back and forth across a table using small rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net.
15. Which country topped the medal table in the 2019 World Table Tennis Championships?
[A] Sweden [B] Japan [C] Romania [D] China
Answer: [D] China
Notes:
China topped the medal table in the 2019 World Table Tennis Championships. The 2019 World Table Tennis Championships were held in Budapest, Hungary from 21 to 28 April 2019. It was the 55th edition of the championships and the fourth time that they were held in Budapest.
16. What is Mouma Das famous for?
[A] As an Indian table tennis player [B] As an Indian tennis player [C] As an Indian badminton player [D] As an Indian squash player
Answer: [A] As an Indian table tennis player
Notes:
Mouma Das is an Indian table tennis player. She has won multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games including a gold in the Women’s Team Competition in 2018. She was awarded the Arjuna Award, India’s second-highest sporting honour in 2013 for her contributions to the sport. Das participated in the 2004 Olympic Games where she competed in the singles table tennis competition. Das reached the quarterfinals of the women’s doubles event at the 2017 World Table Tennis Championships partnering Manika Batra; the duo became the first Indian pair (and the first Indians in over 61 years) to do so. The pair also won the silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
17. Which sport’s tournament is known as the “Nojima T. League”?
The T.League or Nojima T.League is the premier table tennis league of Japan which began in 2018. It is the first professional table tennis league in Japan.
18. What is Karrie Webb famous for?
[A] As an Australian golf player [B] As an Australian polo player [C] As an Australian tennis player [D] As an Australian badminton player
Answer: [A] As an Australian golf player
Notes:
Karrie Webb is an Australian professional golfer. She plays mainly on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and also turns out once or twice a year on the ALPG Tour in her home country. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
19. Which sport’s competition is known as the “Ryder Cup”?
[A] Cricket [B] Rugby [C] Polo [D] Golf
Answer: D [Golf]
Notes:
The Ryder Cup is a biennial men’s golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The competition is contested every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe. The Ryder Cup is named after the English businessman Samuel Ryder who donated the trophy. The event is jointly administered by the PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe.
20. What is the “Royal Birkdale Club” famous for?
[A] As a golf club [B] As a tennis club [C] As a football club [D] As a table tennis club
Answer: [A] As a golf club
Notes:
Royal Birkdale Golf Club is a golf course in the United Kingdom in North West England, located in Southport, Merseyside. It is one of the clubs in the rotation for both the Open Championship and Women’s British Open and has hosted the Open Championship ten times from 1954 through 2017.
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21. “Bandy” is a sub-type of which sport?
[A] Kabaddi [B] Hand ball [C] Hockey [D] Squash
Answer: [C] Hockey
Notes:
“Bandy” is a sub-type of Hockey sport. Bandy is played with a ball on a football pitch-sized ice arena (bandy rink), typically outdoors, and with many rules similar to association football. It is played professionally in Russia and Sweden. The sport is recognized by the IOC; its international governing body is the Federation of International Bandy.
22. Which is the national sport of Latvia?
[A] Basketball [B] Football [C] Volleyball [D] Ice Hockey
Answer: [D] Ice Hockey
Notes:
Ice Hockey is the national sport of Latvia. Ice hockey is usually considered the most popular sport in Latvia. Latvia has had many famous hockey stars like Helmuts Balderis, Arturs Irbe, Karlis Skrastins and Sandis Ozolins and more recently Zemgus Girgensons, whom the Latvian people have strongly supported in international and NHL play expressed through the dedication of using the NHL’s All-Star Voting to bring Zemgus to number one in voting.
23. Which country won the 2019 Bandy World Championship?
[A] Russia [B] Sweden [C] Finland [D] Kazakhstan
Answer: [A] Russia
Notes:
Russia won the 2019 Bandy World Championship. 2019 Bandy World Championship was held in Vanersborg, Sweden, between men’s national teams among bandy playing nations. It was the XXXIXth Bandy World Championship.
24. Which country won the most number of Men’s Hockey World Cup champion titles?
[A] Netherlands [B] Australia [C] Pakistan [D] India
Answer: [C] Pakistan
Notes:
Pakistan won the most number of Men’s Hockey World Cup champion titles.
25. Which country won the most number of gold medals in Field Hockey at Summer Olympic Games?
[A] Pakistan [B] India [C] Germany [D] Great Britain
Answer: [B] India
Notes:
India won the most number of gold medals in Field Hockey at Summer Olympic Games.
26. Which sport’s sub-type variant is “Ringette”?
[A] Squash [B] Hockey [C] Golf [D] Polo
Answer: [B] Hockey
Notes:
Hockey’s sub-type variant is “Ringette”. Ringette is a team sport with two variations, an indoor and an outdoor version. The winter sport is played on an ice rink. One indoor court version is called gym ringette.
27. Which country’s national football team is nicknamed as “La Celeste (The Sky Blue)”?
[A] Spain [B] Uruguay [C] Argentina [D] Portugal
Answer: [B] Uruguay
Notes:
Uruguay’s national football team is nicknamed as “La Celeste (The Sky Blue)”.
28. Which country’s national football team is nicknamed as “La Albiceleste (The White and Sky Blues)”?
[A] Uruguay [B] Brazil [C] Argentina [D] Italy
Answer: [C] Argentina
Notes:
Argentina’s national football team is nicknamed as “La Albiceleste (The White and Sky Blues)”.
29. Which country hosted the 2019 FIFA Women’s Football World Cup?
[A] United States of America [B] Netherlands [C] France [D] England
Answer: [C] France
Notes:
France hosted the 2019 FIFA Women’s Football World Cup. The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup was the eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. It took place between 7 June and 7 July 2019, in France. The United States entered the competition as defending champions after winning the 2015 edition in Canada and successfully defended their title with a 2–0 victory over the Netherlands in the final match.
30. Who was awarded the “best player” in the 2019 FIFA Women’s Football World Cup?
[A] Megan Rapinoe [B] Ellen White [C] Alex Morgan [D] Giulia Gwinn
Answer: [A] Megan Rapinoe
Notes:
Megan Rapinoe was awarded the “best player” in the 2019 FIFA Women’s Football World Cup. The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup was the eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. It took place between 7 June and 7 July 2019, in France. The United States entered the competition as defending champions after winning the 2015 edition in Canada and successfully defended their title with a 2–0 victory over the Netherlands in the final match.
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31. When were the first Asian Games held?
[A] 1951 [B] 1962 [C] 1968 [D] 1970
Answer: [A] 1951
Notes:
The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India in 1951. The Asian Games is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The games are organized by the Olympic Council of Asia, and they are recognized by the International Olympic Committee. The Asian Games are the second-largest multi-sport event in the world, after the Olympic Games.
32. Which country hosts the annual “Bread and Butter tradeshow” event?
[A] Germany [B] Poland [C] Denmark [D] Austria
Answer: [A] Germany
Notes:
Germany hosts the annual “Bread and Butter tradeshow” event. Bread&Butter was an annual Berlin-based event and a year-round online shopping hub by Zalando. This show provides access to pre-launches and rare items, with a particular focus on streetwear and sneakers, is part of Bread&Butter’s DNA. Brands such as Vans, Adidas, Eastpak, Nike, and many more, created unique products specifically for release at Bread&Butter.
33. Which National Games of India were held in 2015?
[A] 35th [B] 36th [C] 37th [D] 38th
Answer: [A] 35th
Notes:
The 2015 National Games of India, also known as the 35th National Games of India, was held from 31 January 2015 to 14 February 2015 across seven districts of Kerala, India. It was the second time that Kerala hosted the national games, the first being when it hosted the 27th National Games in 1987.
34. The “Hambledon Club” is famous for the organization of matches of which sport?
[A] Football [B] Volleyball [C] Basketball [D] Cricket
Answer: [D] Cricket
Notes:
The “Hambledon Club” is famous for the organization of matches of Cricket sport. The Hambledon Club was a social club that is famous for its organisation of 18th-century cricket matches. By the late 1770s, it was the foremost cricket club in England.
35. Which country was the champion of the 2019 Cricket World Cup?
[A] New Zealand [B] Australia [C] England [D] Pakistan
Answer: [C] England
Notes:
England won the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup by defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final at Lord’s on July 14, 2019. In the final, both England and New Zealand scored 241 runs, leading to a Super Over. England scored 15 runs in their Super Over, and New Zealand matched it, but England won based on having hit more boundaries throughout the match.
36. Who was the “player of the series” in the 2019 Cricket World Cup?
[A] Kane Williamson [B] Rohit Sharma [C] Mitchell Starc [D] David Warner
Answer: [A] Kane Williamson
Notes:
The Player of the Series for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup was New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. He was recognized for his outstanding performance throughout the tournament, scoring 578 runs at an average of 82.57, and providing crucial leadership to his team.
37. Which country was the runner-up in the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup?
[A] India [B] New Zealand [C] England [D] Australia
Answer: [A] India
Notes:
India was the runner-up in the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup. The 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup was an international women’s cricket tournament that took place in England from 24 June to 23 July 2017. It was the eleventh edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup, and the third to be held in England, after the 1973 and 1993 tournaments. The 2017 World Cup was the first in which all participating players were fully professional. Eight teams qualified to participate in the tournament. England won the final against India at Lord’s on 23 July by 9 runs.
38. In which Asian Games, Kabaddi was first introduced for promotion purposes as a demonstration sport?
[A] 1951 Asian Games [B] 1955 Asian Games [C] 1959 Asian Games [D] 1963 Asian Games
Answer: [A] 1951 Asian Games
Notes:
In 1951 Asian Games, Kabaddi was first introduced for promotion purposes as a demonstration sport. India has been credited with having helped to popularise kabaddi as a competitive sport, with the first organized competitions occurring in the 1920s, their introduction to the programme of the National Games of India in 1938, the establishment of the All-India Kabaddi Federation in 1950, and it is played as a demonstration sport at the inaugural 1951 Asian Games in New Delhi. These developments helped to formalize the sport, which had traditionally been played in villages, for legitimate international competition.
39. Which style of Kabaddi is known as “Punjabi Kabaddi”?
[A] Standard style of kabaddi [B] Square style of kabaddi [C] Rectangle style of kabaddi [D] Circle style of kabaddi
Answer: [D] Circle style of kabaddi
Notes:
The Circle style of kabaddi is known as “Punjabi Kabaddi”. Punjabi kabaddi, also called circle style kabaddi, is a contact sport that originated in the Punjab region, in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. There are a number of traditional Punjabi kabaddi styles traditionally played in the Punjab region. Like standard kabaddi, circle style kabaddi is played at state and international levels, through various governing bodies such as Kabaddi World Cup (Circle style).
40. Jules Rimet Trophy is related to which of the following sports?
[A] Hockey [B] Cricket [C] Football [D] Volley ball
Answer: [C] Football
Notes:
FIFA World Cup trophy was called Jules Rimet Trophy from 1930 to 1970 and later FIFA World Cup Trophy from 1974 to the present day. It is one of the most expensive trophies in history of sports.
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41. Ezra Cup is related to which of the following sports?
[A] Polo [B] Tennis [C] Lawn Tennis [D] Cricket
Answer: [A] Polo
Notes:
Ezra Cup is a polo tournament that is held annually in India. The Calcutta Polo Club runs the tournament, which is the oldest and first-ever polo trophy. The first Ezra Cup was held in 1880. The tournament is named after David Elias Ezra, a Jewish business tycoon in Calcutta who supported the sport in the city.
The Calcutta Polo Club has been organizing the Ezra Cup since 2006, when polo was revived in Kolkata by the club’s president, Keshav Bangur.
42. Who had proposed the Olympic motto?
[A] Andrew Parsons [B] Baron Coubertin [C] Henri Didon [D] Carl Jung
Answer: [B] Baron Coubertin
Notes:
The Olympic motto Faster, Higher, Stronger is proposed by Pierre de Coubertin after the creation of the International Olympic Committee in 1894. He had borrowed from his friend Henri Didon.
43. Which of the following are the official languages of the Olympic Charter?
[A] English and Spanish [B] English and French [C] English and German [D] English
Answer: [B] English and French
Notes:
The Olympic Charter is a codification of the fundamental principles, rules and by-laws adopted by the International Olympic Committee. French and English are the official languages of the Olympic Charter.
44. Who is regarded as the most successful Indian test captain of Indian Cricket team?
Out of 32 cricketers who have captained the Indian cricket team for at least one Test match, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the most successful Indian test captain with 27 wins.
45. Where were the first Women’s World Chess Championships held?
[A] England [B] Germany [C] Austria [D] Poland
Answer: [A] England
Notes:
The first Women’s World Chess Championships were held at London in 1927. Vera Menchik emerged as the World Chess Champion.
46. Which is the governing body of Cycling sport in the world?
[A] Cycling Association of the World [B] World Cycling Federation [C] International Cycling Union [D] International Cycling Association
Answer: [C] International Cycling Union
Notes:
The Union Cycliste Internationale or International Cycling Union is the governing body of Cycling in the world.
47. What is the standard width of each wicket in cricket?
A wicket consists of three stumps which are inserted into the ground and are topped with two bails. The overall width of each wicket is 9 inches.
48. Who was the first player to win all four major Grand Slams in one year?
[A] Bobby Riggs [B] Don Budge [C] Rod Laver [D] Fred Stolle
Answer: [B] Don Budge
Notes:
The possibility of being the champion of all the four majors did not exist until 1924-25. In terms of the current four majors, the first player to all four in a single year was Don Budge. He was an American player and was World No. 1 for five years.
49. Who is the top scorer in Indian National Football Team?
Sunil Chhetri is a member of the Indian National football team and is popularly known as “Captain Fantastic” due to his exceptional leadership and prolific goal-scoring abilities for both the Indian national team and his club, Bengaluru FC.
