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
31. The “Naismith Trophy” is a trophy awarded to the men’s champion of which sport’s world cup?
[A] Football
[B] Cricket
[C] Basketball
[D] Baseball
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Correct Answer: C [Basketball]
Notes:
The “Naismith Trophy” is a trophy awarded to the men’s champion of the basketball world cup. The Naismith Trophy is a trophy awarded to the men’s champion of the FIBA Basketball World Cup and is named in honour of basketball’s inventor, James Naismith. The trophy was first awarded to the winner of the 1967 FIBA World Championship.
32. Which country ranks first in the FIBA Basketball Men’s World Ranking?
[A] United States of America
[B] Spain
[C] Australia
[D] Argentina
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Correct Answer: A [United States of America]
Notes:
The United States of America ranks first in the FIBA Basketball Men’s World Ranking.
33. Which country hosted the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup?
[A] Australia
[B] France
[C] China
[D] Argentina
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China hosted the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup was the 18th tournament of the FIBA Basketball World Cup for men’s national basketball teams. The tournament was hosted in China and was rescheduled from 2018 to 2019, becoming the first since 1967 that did not occur in the same year as the FIFA World Cup (which was held the previous year). The tournament expanded from 24 to 32 teams.
34. Which sport’s competition organization format is “Shotgun Start”?
[A] Golf
[B] Polo
[C] Badminton
[D] Tennis
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Correct Answer: A [Golf]
Notes:
A Shotgun start is a golf tournament format in which all groups of players tee off simultaneously from different holes. A shotgun is shot into the air to signal the start of the tournament. Each hole on a course will be the tee off hole for each foursome.
35. Which boxing style is in which a boxer who generally lacks finesse and footwork in the ring, but makes up for it through sheer punching power?
[A] Brawler/slugger
[B] Boxer/out-fighter
[C] Counter puncher
[D] Boxer-puncher
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Correct Answer: A [Brawler/slugger]
Notes:
A brawler is a fighter who generally lacks finesse and footwork in the ring but makes up for it through sheer punching power. Many brawlers tend to lack mobility, preferring a less mobile, more stable platform and have difficulty pursuing fighters who are fast on their feet.
36. 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
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Correct 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.
37. Identify the boxing defense style. “A variation of the cross-arm defense in which the lead arm (left for an orthodox fighter and right for a southpaw) is placed across the torso usually somewhere in between the belly button and chest and the lead hand rests on the opposite side of the fighter’s torso. The backhand is placed on the side of the face (right side for orthodox fighters and left side for southpaws). The lead shoulder is brought in tight against the side of the face (left side for orthodox fighters and right side for southpaws).”?
[A] Peek-a-Boo
[B] Philly Shell
[C] Bob and Weave
[D] Check Hook
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Correct Answer: B [Philly Shell]
Notes:
Philly Shell or Shoulder Roll is actually a variation of the cross-arm defense. The lead arm (left for an orthodox fighter and right for a southpaw) is placed across the torso usually somewhere in between the belly button and chest and the lead hand rests on the opposite side of the fighter’s torso. The backhand is placed on the side of the face (right side for orthodox fighters and left side for southpaws). The lead shoulder is brought in tight against the side of the face (left side for orthodox fighters and right side for southpaws).
38. Since which Summer Olympics, wrestling has been introduced in the official events program?
[A] 1904 Summer Olympics
[B] 1908 Summer Olympics
[C] 1912 Summer Olympics
[D] 1916 Summer Olympics
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Correct Answer: A [1904 Summer Olympics]
Notes:
Wrestling has been an event at every modern Olympic Games since the 1904 games in St. Louis, Missouri (a demonstration had been performed at the first modern Olympics).
39. Which is the country of origin of the Schwingen wrestling?
[A] Sweden
[B] Spain
[C] Switzerland
[D] Scotland
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Correct Answer: C [Switzerland]
Notes:
Schwingen, also known as Swiss wrestling and Hosenlupf, is a style of folk wrestling native to Switzerland, more specifically the pre-alpine parts of German-speaking Switzerland. Wrestlers wear Schwingerhosen (“wrestling breeches”) with belts that are used for taking holds. Throws and trips are common because the first person to pin his or her opponent’s shoulders to the ground wins the bout.
40. The first World Weightlifting Championship Competition held in which year?
[A] 1890
[B] 1891
[C] 1892
[D] 1893
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Correct Answer: B [1891]
Notes:
The first World Weightlifting Championship Competition held in 1891.
