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 sport’s competition methodology is “Sinclair Coefficients”?
[A] Boxing
[B] Archery
[C] Hockey
[D] Weightlifting
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Correct Answer: D [Weightlifting]
Notes:
The Sinclair Coefficients are a method to compare different weight classes in Olympic weightlifting. It replaced Hoffman’s formula, which was the first statistical analysis of this type.
42. 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.
43. Which female archer was the world record holder from 2004 to 2015 for the women’s 72-arrow round?
[A] Park Sung-hyun
[B] Yun Mi-jin
[C] Kim Nam-soon
[D] Kim Soo-nyung
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Correct Answer: A [Park Sung-hyun]
Notes:
The correct answer is Park Sung-hyun. She set the world record for the women’s 72-arrow round in 2004 with a score of 669 points, a record that stood until 2015. Park is a prominent South Korean archer, known for her exceptional skills and multiple international titles, including Olympic medals. Her record-breaking performance contributed to South Korea’s dominance in archery during that period.
44. In recognition of excellence in which sports field, the “Longines Prize for Precision” is awarded?
[A] Boxing
[B] Golf
[C] Polo
[D] Archery
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Correct Answer: D [Archery]
Notes:
The “Longines Prize for Precision” is awarded in archery, recognizing the sport’s emphasis on accuracy and skill. Archery has ancient roots, dating back to at least 20,000 years ago, and became an Olympic sport in 1900. The prize highlights the importance of precision in achieving success in this discipline.
45. Identify the Volleyball serve type. “An overhand serve where the ball is hit with no spin so that its path becomes unpredictable, akin to a knuckleball in baseball.”?
[A] Underhand serve
[B] Skyball serve
[C] Topspin serve
[D] Float serve
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Correct Answer: D [Float serve]
Notes:
Float is an overhand serve where the ball is hit with no spin so that its path becomes unpredictable, akin to a knuckleball in baseball.
46. Identify the Volleyball attack technique. “It refers to whether the ball flies in a straight trajectory parallel to the sidelines, or crosses through the court in an angle resulting in the ball landing near the 3-meter line.”?
[A] Backcourt
[B] Line and Cross-court shot
[C] Block-abuse
[D] Off-speed limit
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Correct Answer: B [Line and Cross-court shot]
Notes:
Line and Cross-court Shot refers to whether the ball flies in a straight trajectory parallel to the sidelines, or crosses through the court in an angle. A cross-court shot with a very pronounced angle, resulting in the ball landing near the 3-meter line, is called a cut shot.
47. The “Eliteserien” is the premier professional men’s handball league of which country?
[A] Sweden
[B] Denmark
[C] Finland
[D] Norway
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Correct Answer: D [Norway]
Notes:
The Eliteserien is the premier professional men’s handball league in Norway. It was established in 1966, and it is currently contested by twelve teams.
48. The “Liga Asobal” is the premier professional handball league of which country?
[A] Portugal
[B] France
[C] Italy
[D] Spain
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Correct Answer: D [Spain]
Notes:
Liga Asobal is the premier professional handball league in Spain. It was founded in 1958 which is played under EHF rules, currently consists of 16 teams, including famous ones like FC Barcelona, Ademar Leon, Bidasoa and Granollers.
49. 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.
50. Identify the handball throw. “This throw restarts the play after an interruption by the referees. It takes places from the spot where the interruption was caused, as long as this spot is outside of this throw line of the opposing team. In the latter case, the throw is deferred to the nearest spot on this throw line.”?
[A] Throw-off
[B] Throw-in
[C] Free throw
[D] Seven-meter throw
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Correct Answer: C [Free throw]
Notes:
A free-throw restarts the play after an interruption by the referees. It takes places from the spot where the interruption was caused, as long as this spot is outside of the free-throw line of the opposing team. In the latter case, the throw is deferred to the nearest spot on the free-throw line. Free-throws are the equivalent to free-kicks in association football.
