Sports GK Questions - MCQs on Sports General Knowledge
Sports GK (General Knowledge) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on different sports and games for competitive examinations.
11. Which was the official song of the Mascot Borobi?
[A] Days of Air
[B] Days of Water
[C] Days of Dreams
[D] Days of Gold
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Correct Answer: D [Days of Gold ]
Notes:
The song “Days of Gold” was composed by the Australian duo band Busby Marou, was considered as the official song of the Mascot Borobi. It was released in 2014.
12. How many full-members are there in the GAISF?
[A] 105
[B] 92
[C] 145
[D] 123
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Correct Answer: B [92]
Notes:
GAISF is the umbrella organisation for all the International Sports federations. It has 92 full members and 17 associate members. It was formed in 1967 with its headquarters at Lausanne.
13. Which was the first multilateral competition in cricket at the international scale?
[A] The Ashes
[B] The World Cup
[C] World Series Cricket
[D] Triangular Tournament
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Correct Answer: D [Triangular Tournament ]
Notes:
The first multilateral competition at the international level was the 1912 Triangular Tournament. It was a Test Cricket Tournament played in England between all three Test-playing nations of the time: England, Australia and South Afric
14. Who is the General Secretary of UEFA?
[A] Reinhard Grindel
[B] Theodore Theodoridis
[C] Fernando Gomes
[D] Michele Uva
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Correct Answer: B [Theodore Theodoridis ]
Notes:
Theodore Theodoridis is the General Secretary of UEF
15. Where are the headquarters of Indian Boxing Federation located?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bangalore
[D] Surat
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi ]
Notes:
The Indian Boxing Federation has its headquarters in New Delhi and is currently under suspension by the AIB
16. Where are the headquarters of International Gymnastics Federation?
[A] England
[B] Germany
[C] Switzerland
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Switzerland ]
Notes:
International Gymnastics Federation is the governing body of competitive gymnastics. It was founded in 1881 and its headquarters are at Lausanne, Switzerlan
17. When was the Dual Slalom World Cup launched?
[A] 1989
[B] 1988
[C] 1991
[D] 1998
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Correct Answer: D [1998]
Notes:
The Dual Slalom World Cup was launched in 1998. It involved knock-out heats with two riders on the parallel courses in each heat.
18. Where is the oldest bat which still exists, displayed?
[A] Australia
[B] India
[C] London
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: C [London ]
Notes:
The bat which is generally cited as the oldest and is still in existence dates back to 1729 and is on display at the Sandham Room at The Oval, in London.
19. When did the World Shooting Championships begin?
[A] 1897
[B] 1907
[C] 1908
[D] 1915
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Correct Answer: A [1897]
Notes:
The World Shooting Championships began in 1897 after the successful completion of Summer Olympics of 1896. The ISSF were founded in 1907, but these championships were seen as the beginning of a continuous row of championships.
20. Which of the following is awarded to individuals for particularly distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement?
[A] Olympic Cup
[B] Olympic Laurel
[C] Olympic Town
[D] Olympic Order
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Correct Answer: D [Olympic Order ]
Notes:
The Olympic Order is awarded to individuals for particularly distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement. It has superseded the Olympic Certificate.
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