Sports GK Questions - MCQs on Sports General Knowledge
Sports GK (General Knowledge) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on different sports and games for competitive examinations.
21. When was the first UCI Mountain Bike World Cup held?
[A] 1999
[B] 1996
[C] 1989
[D] 1985
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Correct Answer: C [1989]
Notes:
The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup was held in 1989. The first World Cup Series which was composed of Cross-Country events was held in 1989.
22. Who was the Women’s singles champion in 2018 BNP Paribas Open tournament?
[A] Naomi Osaka
[B] Daria Kasatkina
[C] Ekaterina Makarova
[D] Elena Vesnina
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Correct Answer: A [Naomi Osaka ]
Notes:
Naomi Osaka is a Japanese professional tennis player. She is the champion of US Open in women’s singles. She made her breakthrough into the upper ranks of women’s tennis in 2018 by winning her first WTA title at the Indian Wells Open tournament.
23. Which was the Mascot in the UEFA France 2016?
[A] Slavek abd Slavko
[B] Trix and Flix
[C] Super Victor
[D] Kinas
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Correct Answer: C [Super Victor ]
Notes:
The Mascot for the UEFA France 2016 was Super Victor. It was a child in the kit of French National Football Team, with a red cape at the back, to echo the blue, white, red flag. The cape, boots and ball were considered to be the superpowers of the chil
24. When was Cricket introduced as an Olympic sport?
[A] 1877
[B] 1898
[C] 1900
[D] 1908
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Correct Answer: C [1900]
Notes:
Cricket was first played at International level in 1844. The first Test Match took place in 1877. Later it was included as an Olympic sport at the 1900 Paris Games where Great Britain defeated France to win the Gold Medal.
25. Which player is given the Golden Glove Award?
[A] Best player
[B] Best Goal-keeper
[C] Top Goal-scorer
[D] Player aged 21 or younger
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Correct Answer: B [Best Goal-keeper ]
Notes:
The Golden Glove Award which was formerly known as the Yashin Award is given to the best goal-keeper. This is decided by the FIFA Technical Study Group. It was first awarded in 1994.
26. In which of the following languages is the magazine SwimSwam not published?
[A] English
[B] Hindi
[C] Spanish
[D] None
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Correct Answer: D [None ]
Notes:
SwimSwam is a quarterly print magazine. It is available in English, Spanish, German, French and Hindi.
27. How many Olympic Gold Medals have been won by Usain Bolt?
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Correct Answer: C [9]
Notes:
Usain Bolt is a nine-times Olympic Gold Medalist. He won 100m, 200m and 400m relay at three consecutive Olympic Games although he lost the 2008 gold medal due to his teammate’s doping disqualification.
28. After whose name is the domestic cricket championship Ranji Trophy named?
[A] Maharaja Ranjit Singh
[B] Maharaja Bhupinder Singh
[C] Maharaja Jam Saheb
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [Maharaja Jam Saheb ]
Notes:
Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji Jadeja, often known as Ranji, was the ruler of Indian princely state of Nawanagar as Maharaja Jam Sahe
29. Who won Men’s Doubles in 2018 BNP Paribas Open Tournament?
[A] John Isner and Jack Sock
[B] Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan
[C] Jack Sock and Mike Bryan
[D] Bob Bryan and John Isner
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Correct Answer: A [John Isner and Jack Sock ]
Notes:
John Isner and Jack Sock won the Men’s Doubles in 2018 BNP Paribas Open Tournament. They defeated Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan. Who won Women’s Doubles in 2018 BNP Paribas Open Tournament?
30. Who is the current Women’s World Chess Champion?
[A] Ju Wenjun
[B] Hou Yifan
[C] Tan Zhongi
[D] Anna Ushenina
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Correct Answer: A [Ju Wenjun ]
Notes:
Ju Wenjun is the current Women’s World Chess Champion. She is a Chinese Women’s Grandmaster.
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