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.

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Question #11 Report Error
The 'Corbillon Cup' is associated with which international sports championship?
A. World Team Squash (Men)
B. World Team Badminton (Women)
C. World Team Table Tennis (Women)
D. World Team Tennis (Women)

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Corbillon Cup is presented to the winning team of the women's World Team Table Tennis Championships.

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Question #12 Report Error
What is the official national sport of Japan?
A. Sumo Wrestling
B. Judo
C. Karate
D. Baseball

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sumo is widely recognized as the national sport of Japan, steeped in ancient tradition.

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Question #13 Report Error
The famous playing arena named 'Flushing Meadows' is the venue for which Grand Slam tournament?
A. US Open
B. French Open
C. Wimbledon
D. Australian Open

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows hosts the US Open.

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Question #14 Report Error
In boxing, which weight category sits directly between Lightweight and Welterweight?
A. Light Welterweight
B. Featherweight
C. Middleweight
D. Flyweight

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Light Welterweight (also known as Junior Welterweight or Super Lightweight) bridges Lightweight and Welterweight.

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Question #15 Report Error
The standard distance of a modern Marathon race is officially established at how many miles and yards?
A. 26 miles, 500 yards
B. 24 miles, 385 yards
C. 26 miles, 385 yards
D. 25 miles, 485 yards

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The official distance of a marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards (42.195 kilometers).

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Question #16 Report Error
Which country won the inaugural FIFA Football World Cup held in 1930?
A. Uruguay
B. Italy
C. Brazil
D. Argentina

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Uruguay hosted and won the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930, defeating Argentina in the final.

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Question #17 Report Error
The terms 'Chukker' and 'Mallet' are exclusively used in which of the following sports?
A. Polo
B. Croquet
C. Golf
D. Ice Hockey

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
In polo, a period of play is called a 'chukker', and the stick used to hit the ball is a 'mallet'.

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Question #18 Report Error
Which city has hosted the modern Summer Olympic Games three times?
A. Berlin
B. Tokyo
C. Athens
D. Paris

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Paris hosted the Summer Olympics in 1900, 1924, and recently in 2024, joining London as a three-time host city.

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Question #19 Report Error
The 'Walker Cup' is a famous trophy associated with which sport?
A. Golf
B. Tennis
C. Athletics
D. Cricket

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Walker Cup is a golf trophy contested by amateur men's teams representing the US and Great Britain/Ireland.

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Question #20 Report Error
With which sport is the 'Davis Cup' associated?
A. International Badminton
B. Women's International Tennis
C. Men's International Tennis
D. International Table Tennis

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis.

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