Sports MCQs
Practice Sports MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering national and international sports, major tournaments, championships, trophies, sporting events, famous players, Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Cricket, Football, Hockey and other important sports-related topics frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #1
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The term 'Coxswain' is associated with which of the following sports?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A coxswain is the person in a rowing boat who steers the boat and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.
A coxswain is the person in a rowing boat who steers the boat and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.
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Question #2
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Which international governing body regulates the sport of Table Tennis globally?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is the governing body for all international table tennis associations.
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is the governing body for all international table tennis associations.
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Question #3
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The famous Thomas Cup and Uber Cup are prestigious tournaments associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Thomas Cup (men) and Uber Cup (women) are the premier international team championships in Badminton.
The Thomas Cup (men) and Uber Cup (women) are the premier international team championships in Badminton.
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Question #4
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How many players are there on the field for each team in a standard game of Polo?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A standard field polo team consists of exactly four players.
A standard field polo team consists of exactly four players.
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Question #5
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The 'Thomas Cup' was named after Sir George Alan Thomas. Which country won the inaugural tournament in 1948-49?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Malaya (now Malaysia) won the first-ever Thomas Cup tournament held in 1948-49 by defeating Denmark.
Malaya (now Malaysia) won the first-ever Thomas Cup tournament held in 1948-49 by defeating Denmark.
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Question #6
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With which sport is the term 'Regatta' closely linked?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A regatta refers to a series of boat, yacht, or rowing races.
A regatta refers to a series of boat, yacht, or rowing races.
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Question #7
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The 'Sultan Azlan Shah Cup' is an annual international men's team tournament held in which country?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is a premier field hockey tournament held annually in Malaysia.
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is a premier field hockey tournament held annually in Malaysia.
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Question #8
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What is the standard length of a straight running track in a standard Olympic swimming pool?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An Olympic-size swimming pool is exactly 50 meters long.
An Olympic-size swimming pool is exactly 50 meters long.
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Question #9
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Which country is regarded as the birthplace of the modern game of Golf?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The modern game of golf originated in 15th-century Scotland.
The modern game of golf originated in 15th-century Scotland.
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Question #10
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The term 'Grand Slam' is associated with Lawn Tennis and Golf. Which is the first Grand Slam tennis tournament held every calendar year?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Australian Open is chronologically the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year, held in January.
The Australian Open is chronologically the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year, held in January.
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