General Awareness

International Sports Championships

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International sports championships cover historical tournaments, winners, and host nations across sports like football and lacrosse. Static sports facts are commonly asked in SSC, banking, and railways exams. Use this set to practice recalling key tournament details and records.

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International Sports Championships Questions

Multiple choice

Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2006?

  1. Italy

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Portugal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Italy won the FIFA World Cup in 2006, defeating France in the final match held in Berlin, Germany.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the FIFA World Cup?

  1. Jules Rimet Trophy

  2. FIFA World Cup Trophy

  3. Victory Trophy

  4. Golden Cup
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The FIFA World Cup Trophy is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the FIFA World Cup.

Multiple choice

How many teams participate in the FIFA World Cup final tournament?

  1. 16

  2. 24

  3. 32

  4. 48
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C Correct answer
Explanation

32 teams participate in the FIFA World Cup final tournament.

Multiple choice

Which country has hosted the FIFA World Cup the most times?

  1. Brazil

  2. Mexico

  3. Italy

  4. Germany
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mexico has hosted the FIFA World Cup the most times, with three tournaments in 1970, 1986, and 2026.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the FIFA World Cup consecutively?

  1. Italy

  2. Brazil

  3. Germany

  4. Argentina
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Italy has won the FIFA World Cup consecutively in 1934 and 1938.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the stadium that hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup final?

  1. Maracanã Stadium

  2. Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha

  3. Arena Corinthians

  4. Estádio do Maracanã
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Maracanã Stadium hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup final.

Multiple choice

In which country is the 'Rugby World Cup', an international rugby union tournament held every four years, contested by national teams?

  1. New Zealand

  2. Australia

  3. South Africa

  4. England
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Explanation

The Rugby World Cup is held in different countries around the world, with the host nation changing for each tournament. It is one of the most prestigious events in international rugby union.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship the most times?

  1. Spain

  2. Germany

  3. England

  4. France
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Spain has won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship a record four times, in 1986, 2007, 2008, and 2017.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2019?

  1. Ireland

  2. England

  3. Germany

  4. Italy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship was hosted by the Republic of Ireland.

Multiple choice

Which team won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2022?

  1. France

  2. Spain

  3. Portugal

  4. Netherlands
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A Correct answer
Explanation

France won the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, defeating the Netherlands in the final.

Multiple choice

How many teams participate in the final tournament of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship?

  1. 8

  2. 12

  3. 16

  4. 24
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C Correct answer
Explanation

16 teams participate in the final tournament of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the first UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 1982?

  1. Italy

  2. Germany

  3. France

  4. Spain
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Italy hosted the first UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 1982.

Multiple choice

Which country has hosted the UEFA European Under-17 Championship the most times?

  1. Germany

  2. Spain

  3. England

  4. France
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Germany has hosted the UEFA European Under-17 Championship four times, in 1981, 1991, 2009, and 2016.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship consecutively the most times?

  1. Spain

  2. Germany

  3. France

  4. Portugal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Spain has won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship consecutively twice, in 2007 and 2008, and in 2016 and 2017.

Multiple choice

Which country has the best winning percentage in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship?

  1. Spain

  2. Germany

  3. France

  4. Portugal
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Explanation

Spain has the best winning percentage in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, with a winning percentage of 75%.