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
1. Which Olympic Games was the venue for the infamous “Blood in the Water match”?
[A] 1952 Summer Olympics, Helsinki
[B] 1956 Summer Olympics, Melbourne
[C] 1960 Summer Olympics, Rome
[D] 1964 Summer Olympics, Tokyo
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Correct Answer: B [1956 Summer Olympics, Melbourne]
Notes:
The 1956 Summer Olympics, Melbourne was the venue for the infamous “Blood in the Water match”. The “Blood in the Water” match was a water polo match between Hungary and the USSR at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. The match took place on 6 December 1956 against the background of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and saw Hungary defeat the USSR 4–0. The name was coined after Hungarian player Ervin Zador emerged during the last two minutes with blood pouring from above his eye after being punched by Soviet player Valentin Prokopov.
2. Which country hosted the maximum number of Winter Olympic Games?
[A] United States of America
[B] France
[C] Austria
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: A [United States of America]
Notes:
The United States of America hosted the maximum number of Winter Olympic Games. The Winter Olympic Games is a major international multi-sport event held once every four years for sports practised on snow and ice. The first Winter Olympic Games, the 1924 Winter Olympics, were held in Chamonix, France. They have been held four times in the United States 1932, 1960, 1980, and 2002.
3. In which country, the first Commonwealth Youth Games was held?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] Canada
[C] Australia
[D] Ireland
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Correct Answer: A [United Kingdom]
Notes:
The first Commonwealth Youth Games was held in the United Kingdom. The Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) is an international multi-sport event organized by the Commonwealth Games Federation. The games are held every four years with the current Commonwealth Games format. The first version was held in Edinburgh, Scotland, part of the United Kingdom, from 10 to 14 August 2000. The age limitation of the athletes is 14 to 18.
4. In which country, the first Asian Games was held?
[A] Indonesia
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Philippines
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
The first Asian Games was held in India. The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are described as the second-largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.
5. Which country hosted the 2018 Asian Games?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Indonesia
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [Indonesia]
Notes:
Indonesia hosted the 2018 Asian Games. The 2018 Asian Games, officially known as the 18th Asian Games and also known as Jakarta–Palembang 2018, was a pan-Asian multi-sport event held from 18 August to 2 September 2018 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang.
6. What is the mascot of the 2022 Asian Games?
[A] Barame, Chumuro, Vichuon
[B] Congcong, Lianlian, Chenchen
[C] Poppo and Cuccu
[D] Pan Pan
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Correct Answer: B [Congcong, Lianlian, Chenchen]
Notes:
Congcong, Lianlian, Chenchen, which are the three futuristic robot characters, is the mascot of the 2022 Asian Games. Since the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi, India, the Asian Games have had a mascot, usually an animal native to the area or occasionally human figures representing the cultural heritage.
7. Which state will host the 2020 National Games of India?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Kerala
[C] Goa
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: C [Goa]
Notes:
Goa will host the 2020 National Games of India. The 2020 National Games of India, also known as Goa 2020, were to be held between 20 October and 4 November 2020 in Goa, India. In May 2020, it was announced that games will be postponed as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. These games will be the 36th edition national games of India.
8. Adelaide Oval cricket ground is located in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] New Zealand
[C] England
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: A [Australia]
Notes:
Australia houses the Adelaide Oval cricket ground. Adelaide Oval is a sports ground in Adelaide, South Australia. The venue is predominantly used for cricket and Australian rules football but has also played host to rugby league, rugby union, soccer, tennis among other sports as well as regularly being used to hold concerts. Austadiums.com described Adelaide Oval as being “one of the most picturesque Test cricket grounds in Australia, if not the world”.
9. In which year, the Second Cricket World Cup was held?
[A] 1976
[B] 1977
[C] 1978
[D] 1979
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Correct Answer: D [1979]
Notes:
In the year 1979, the Second Cricket World Cup was held. The 1979 Cricket World Cup (officially called the Prudential Cup ’79) was the second edition of the Cricket World Cup. Organised by the International Cricket Conference, it was held in England from 9 to 23 June 1979.
10. Which were the participants of the final match of the Second Cricket World Cup of 1979?
[A] West Indies Vs Australia
[B] Australia Vs England
[C] England Vs New Zealand
[D] West Indies Vs England
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Correct Answer: D [West Indies Vs England]
Notes:
West Indies and England were the participants of the final match of the Second Cricket World Cup of 1979. The 1979 Cricket World Cup (officially called the Prudential Cup ’79) was the second edition of the Cricket World Cup. Organised by the International Cricket Conference, it was held in England from 9 to 23 June 1979.