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Sports — Questions with Solutions

18 solved Sports questions from General Awareness, as asked in SSC CGL and other SSC exams. Read the answer and explanation below, then practise the full set in the practice section.

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Q1. At which Olympics was Kho-Kho featured in an exhibition in the main stadium?

किस ओलंपिक में मुख्य स्टेडियम में एक प्रदर्शनी के रूप में खो-खो (Kho-Kho) को प्रदर्शित किया गया था?

  1. A. $1936$
  2. B. $1932$
  3. C. $2008$
  4. D. $2016$

Solution

Kho-Kho was demonstrated at the 1936 Berlin Olympics as an exhibition sport.

Q2. When was the 1st Asian Kabaddi Championship held?

पहली एशियाई कबड्डी चैम्पियनशिप कब आयोजित की गई थी?

  1. A. $1970$
  2. B. $1985$
  3. C. $1980$
  4. D. $1975$

Solution

The first Asian Kabaddi Championship was organized in 1980 in Kolkata, India.

Q3. Which of the following was the mascot of the FIH men's Hockey World Cup -2023?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन FIH पुरुष हॉकी विश्व कप - 2023 का शुभंकर (mascot) था?

  1. A. Jitu
  2. B. Bheema
  3. C. Olly
  4. D. Asha

Solution

'Olly', the Olive Ridley sea turtle, was the official mascot for the 2023 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup held in Odisha.

Q4. Examine the statements about long jump technique phases: 1. The run-up on the runway builds peak momentum prior to takeoff. 2. Takeoff involves pushing from the weaker leg to ensure stability. Which statements are accurate?

लंबी कूद (long jump) तकनीक के चरणों के बारे में कथनों की जाँच करें: 1. रनवे पर रन-अप टेकऑफ़ से पहले चरम गति बनाता है। 2. टेकऑफ़ में स्थिरता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए कमज़ोर पैर से धक्का देना शामिल है। कौन से कथन सटीक हैं?

  1. A. Only 1
  2. B. Only 2
  3. C. Both 1 and 2
  4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the takeoff involves pushing strongly from the dominant (stronger) leg.

Q5. In which event did Mary Kom secure her latest international gold medal?

मैरी कॉम ने अपना नवीनतम अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्वर्ण पदक किस आयोजन में हासिल किया था?

  1. A. Asian Games, Hangzhou
  2. B. President's Cup, Indonesia
  3. C. Commonwealth Games, Birmingham
  4. D. Olympic Games, Tokyo

Solution

Mary Kom won the gold medal in the 23rd President's Cup in Indonesia.

Q6. Consider the following statements about Olympic track events: 1. The 100 m and 200 m races are conducted for both men and women. 2. The 3000 m steeplechase is held only for men in the Olympics. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

ओलंपिक ट्रैक इवेंट्स के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. 100 मीटर और 200 मीटर की दौड़ पुरुषों और महिलाओं दोनों के लिए आयोजित की जाती है। 2. 3000 मीटर स्टीपलचेज़ ओलंपिक में केवल पुरुषों के लिए आयोजित की जाती है। उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

  1. A. Only 1 is correct
  2. B. Only 2 is correct
  3. C. Both 1 and 2 are correct
  4. D. Neither 1 nor 2 are correct

Solution

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the 3000m steeplechase is now held for both men and women in the Olympics.

Q7. The 2023 Asian Games were officially hosted in which city?

2023 एशियाई खेलों की आधिकारिक तौर पर किस शहर में मेजबानी की गई थी?

  1. A. Beijing
  2. B. Hangzhou
  3. C. Shanghai
  4. D. Guangzhou

Solution

The 2022 Asian Games (held in 2023 due to COVID) were hosted in Hangzhou, China.

Q8. In which year was the Sports Authority of India (SAI) established?

भारतीय खेल प्राधिकरण (SAI) की स्थापना किस वर्ष हुई थी?

  1. A. 1982
  2. B. 1984
  3. C. 1986
  4. D. 1988

Solution

The Sports Authority of India was set up in 1984 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Q9. Consider the following statements about Olympic track events: 1. The 100 m and 200 m races are conducted for both men and women. 2. The 3000 m steeplechase is held only for men in the Olympics. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

ओलंपिक ट्रैक इवेंट्स के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. 100 मीटर और 200 मीटर की दौड़ पुरुषों और महिलाओं दोनों के लिए आयोजित की जाती है। 2. 3000 मीटर स्टीपलचेज़ ओलंपिक में केवल पुरुषों के लिए आयोजित की जाती है। उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

  1. A. Only 1 is correct
  2. B. Only 2 is correct
  3. C. Both 1 and 2 are correct
  4. D. Neither 1 nor 2 are correct

Solution

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the 3000m steeplechase is now held for both men and women in the Olympics.

Q10. The 2023 Asian Games were officially hosted in which city?

2023 एशियाई खेलों की आधिकारिक तौर पर किस शहर में मेजबानी की गई थी?

  1. A. Beijing
  2. B. Hangzhou
  3. C. Shanghai
  4. D. Guangzhou

Solution

The 2022 Asian Games (held in 2023 due to COVID) were hosted in Hangzhou, China.

Q11. In which year was the Sports Authority of India (SAI) established?

भारतीय खेल प्राधिकरण (SAI) की स्थापना किस वर्ष हुई थी?

  1. A. 1982
  2. B. 1984
  3. C. 1986
  4. D. 1988

Solution

The Sports Authority of India was set up in 1984 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Q12. Which of the following nations won the seven times women's Asia Cup cricket Championship?

निम्नलिखित में से किस देश ने सात बार महिला एशिया कप क्रिकेट चैंपियनशिप जीती है?

  1. A. Pakistan
  2. B. Bangladesh
  3. C. India
  4. D. Sri Lanka

Solution

The Indian Women's National Cricket Team has dominated the Women's Asia Cup, winning the championship title a record seven times.

Q13. When and where did India win its first World Championships medal in Athletics?

एथलेटिक्स में भारत ने अपना पहला विश्व चैंपियनशिप पदक कब और कहाँ जीता था?

  1. A. 2009, Germany
  2. B. 2005, Finland
  3. C. 2007, Japan
  4. D. 2003, France

Solution

Anju Bobby George won India's first-ever medal (bronze in long jump) at the World Athletics Championships held in Paris, France in 2003.

Q14. The head office of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is located in ____

  1. A. Mumbai
  2. B. Kolkata
  3. C. New Delhi
  4. D. Chennai

Solution

The BCCI headquarters is located at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Q15. In which city was the first golf club of India situated?

  1. A. Shimla
  2. B. Gulmarg
  3. C. Mysore
  4. D. Kolkata

Solution

The Royal Calcutta Golf Club in Kolkata, founded in 1829, is the oldest golf club in India and the first outside Great Britain.

Q16. Which of the following countries won the first men's Asian Hockey Championship trophy?

निम्नलिखित में से किस देश ने पहली पुरुष एशियाई हॉकी चैम्पियनशिप ट्रॉफी जीती थी?

  1. A. Japan
  2. B. China
  3. C. India
  4. D. Pakistan

Solution

India won the inaugural Men's Asian Champions Trophy in hockey.

Q17. The inaugural match of the Women Premier League 2023 cricket was played in which of the following venues?

  1. A. Delhi
  2. B. Mumbai
  3. C. Chennai
  4. D. Kolkata

Solution

The inaugural match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 was played at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.

Q18. At which Olympics did Gagan Narang win a bronze medal?

  1. A. London 2012
  2. B. Rio 2016
  3. C. Athens 2004
  4. D. Beijing 2008

Solution

Indian shooter Gagan Narang won the bronze medal in the Men's 10m Air Rifle Event at the 2012 London Olympics.