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
41. Which is the country of origin of the “Collar-and-elbow Wrestling”?
[A] Sweden
[B] Denmark
[C] Ireland
[D] Belgium
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Correct Answer: C [Ireland]
Notes:
Collar-and-elbow wrestling is a style of jacket wrestling native to Ireland. Historically it has also been practised in regions of the world with large Irish diaspora populations, such as the United States and Australia.
42. What is Pankration?
[A] An ancient sport which is a mix of tennis and table tennis
[B] An ancient sport which is a mix of baseball and basketball
[C] An ancient sport which is a mix of karatte and taekwondo
[D] An ancient sport which is a mix of boxing and wrestling
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Correct Answer: D [An ancient sport which is a mix of boxing and wrestling]
Notes:
Pankration was a sporting event introduced into the Greek Olympic Games in 648 BC and was an empty-hand submission sport with scarcely any rules. The athletes used boxing and wrestling techniques, but also others, such as kicking and holds, locks and chokes on the ground.
43. Which sports championship is known as the “Maharashtra Kesari”?
[A] Kabaddi
[B] Boxing
[C] Wrestling
[D] Football
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Correct Answer: C [Wrestling]
Notes:
Maharashtra Kesari is an Indian-style wrestling championship, established in 1961 in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
44. What is Hugh Cassidy famous for?
[A] As a powerlifter
[B] As a boxer
[C] As a wrestler
[D] As a archer
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Correct Answer: A [As a powerlifter]
Notes:
Truman Hugh Cassidy, better known as Hugh Cassidy, is a former powerlifter who competed in powerlifting just prior to the formation of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). In 1971, he became U.S. National Powerlifting Champion as well as World Powerlifting Champion at the inaugural Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) World Championships, defeating the young soon-to-be all-time greats Jim Williams and John Kuc in the super heavyweight division.
45. What is Sukhen Dey famous for?
[A] As an Indian boxer
[B] As an Indian wrestler
[C] As an Indian weightlifter
[D] As an Indian archer
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Correct Answer: C [As an Indian weightlifter]
Notes:
Sukhen Dey is an Indian Weightlifter. He won Gold medal in the men’s 56 kg weight class at the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, Scottland & previously won silver medal in 2010 Commonwealth Games at Delhi.
46. What is Horace A. Ford famous for?
[A] As an archer
[B] As a wrestler
[C] As a cricketer
[D] As a footballer
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Correct Answer: A [As an archer]
Notes:
Horace A. Ford is famous for being an archer. He was a prominent figure in the 19th century and is known for his contributions to the sport, including winning multiple championships. Ford was also a pioneer in promoting archery in England, helping to establish the National Archery Association. He competed in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, showcasing his skills on an international stage.
47. Deepika Kumari is renowned worldwide for her role as a(n)?
[A] Indian Boxer
[B] Indian Archer
[C] Indian Wrestler
[D] Indian Golfer
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Archer]
Notes:
Deepika Kumari is a famous Indian Archer who has represented India in multiple international level competitions. She was born in Jharkhand and began her career in archery at a young age. Deepika has won numerous awards for her outstanding performance in archery, including gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. She has also ranked as the world number one in Women’s Recurve Archery.
48. Who won the gold medal in women’s individual archery at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
[A] Chang Hye-jin
[B] Lisa Unruh
[C] Ki Bo-Bae
[D] Mariana Avitia
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Correct Answer: A [Chang Hye-jin]
Notes:
Chang Hye-jin won the gold medal in women’s individual archery at the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro. She became the first South Korean woman to win an individual Olympic archery title since 2000. South Korea has a dominant history in archery, winning numerous medals across multiple Olympic Games.
49. Which archer ranks first as of 2020, in recurve men individual archery?
[A] Lee Woo Seok
[B] Kim Woo Jin
[C] Brady Ellison
[D] Mauro Nespoli
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Correct Answer: C [Brady Ellison]
Notes:
As of 2020, Brady Ellison ranked first in recurve men’s individual archery. He is a prominent American archer known for his consistency and success in international competitions, including multiple World Championships and Olympic appearances. Ellison has been a key figure in archery, often referred to as one of the best recurve archers in history. His achievements include winning three consecutive World Cup Finals from 2010 to 2012.
50. Which country holds the record of most numbers of gold medals won in the IHF World Women’s Handball Championship?
[A] France
[B] Hungary
[C] Norway
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: D [Russia]
Notes:
Russia holds the record of most numbers of gold medals won in the IHF World Women’s Handball Championship with a record of 4 gold medals.