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. Which sport’s three main play styles are “outside fighter”, “brawler”, and “inside fighter”?
[A] Wrestling
[B] Boxing
[C] Weightlifting
[D] Archery
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Correct Answer: B [Boxing]
Notes:
“Outside fighter”, “brawler”, and “inside fighter” are three main play styles of boxing. “Style” is often defined as the strategic approach a fighter takes during a bout. No two fighters’ styles are alike, as each is determined by that individual’s physical and mental attributes. Three main styles exist in boxing: outside fighter (“boxer”), brawler (or “slugger”), and Inside fighter (“swarmer”).
32. Which boxing punch style is a powerful, straight punch thrown with the rear hand?
[A] Jab
[B] Hook
[C] Cross
[D] Uppercut
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Correct Answer: C [Cross]
Notes:
Cross is a powerful, straight punch thrown with the rear hand. From the guard position, the rear hand is thrown from the chin, crossing the body and travelling towards the target in a straight line. The rear shoulder is thrust forward and finishes just touching the outside of the chin. At the same time, the lead hand is retracted and tucked against the face to protect the inside of the chin.
33. 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.
34. Which sport’s competition is the “Fight of the Century” match between David Tua and Shane Cameron in 2009?
[A] Wrestling
[B] Boxing
[C] Weightlifting
[D] Tennis
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Correct Answer: B [Boxing]
Notes:
David Tua vs Shane Cameron billed as Fight of the Century was a boxing rematch between David Tua and Shane Cameron. This is considered the biggest boxing event in New Zealand history with a million-dollar purse. It took place on 3 October 2009 at Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton, New Zealand. Tua won the fight by knockout 20 seconds into the second round. The event was promoted by David Higgins and John McRae of Duco Events.
35. 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).
36. Who is the first Indian female boxer to win a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games?
[A] Pinki Jangra
[B] Mary Kom
[C] Manisha Moun
[D] Simranjit Kaur
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Correct Answer: B [Mary Kom]
Notes:
Mary Kom is the first Indian female boxer to win a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games. Mary Kom is an Indian amateur boxer. She is the only female to become World Amateur Boxing champion for a record six times, the only female boxer to have won a medal in each one of the first seven World Championships, and the only boxer (male or female) to win eight World Championship medals. Nicknamed Magnificent Mary, she is the only Indian female boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics, competing in the flyweight (51 kg) category and winning a bronze medal. She became the first Indian female boxer to win a gold medal in the Asian Games in 2014 at Incheon, South Korea and is the first Indian female boxer to win gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. She is also the only boxer to become Asian Amateur Boxing Champion for a record six times.
37. Which sport’s regional form is “Sambo”?
[A] Football
[B] Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Wrestling
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Correct Answer: D [Wrestling]
Notes:
Sambo is a Soviet martial art, an internationally-practised combat sport, and a recognized style of amateur wrestling included by UWW in the World Wrestling Championships along with Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling.
38. Which country won the most number of gold medals in the World Weightlifting Championships?
[A] China
[B] Bulgaria
[C] United States of America
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
China won the most number of gold medals in the World Weightlifting Championships.
39. Headquarters of the International Powerlifting Federation is located in which country?
[A] Netherlands
[B] Belgium
[C] Switzerland
[D] Luxembourg
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Correct Answer: D [Luxembourg]
Notes:
The International Powerlifting Federation is an international governing body for the sport of powerlifting as recognized by the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) as well as the International Olympic Committee via inclusion into the World Games, headquartered in Luxembourg.
40. What is Precious McKenzie famous for?
[A] As a boxer
[B] As a weightlifter
[C] As a wrestler
[D] As a archer
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Correct Answer: B [As a weightlifter]
Notes:
Precious Patrick McKenzie is a South African-born former weightlifter who won Commonwealth titles representing both England and New Zealand and has won several World powerlifting and Masters World powerlifting titles.