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 general knowledge sports
  1. 1994 USA world cup

  2. 1986 Maxico world cup

  3. 1990 Itali world cup

  4. 1982 spain world cup

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Diego Maradona scored the infamous 'Hand of God' goal during the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, in Argentina's quarter-final match against England. The goal was controversial because Maradona punched the ball into the net with his fist, which was against the rules, but the referee didn't see the infraction. In the same match, he also scored the 'Goal of the Century,' dribbling past five England players. The 1994 World Cup was too late (Maradona's final World Cup), 1990 was in Italy, and 1982 in Spain was before his famous goal.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. 1954 Germany * Hungary

  2. 1986 Brazil * France

  3. 1986 Argentina * England

  4. 2002 Brazil * Germany

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 1986 World Cup match between Brazil and France is widely regarded as one of the greatest matches in World Cup history. It was a thrilling quarterfinal that France won on penalties. The other options, while notable, are not typically ranked as the 'best match of all time'.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. India, Srilanka, Pakistan

  2. India, Bangladesh, Srilanka

  3. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh

  4. India, Pakistan, Dubai

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup was co-hosted by India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Pakistan was originally scheduled to co-host but was removed due to security concerns. This was the 10th Cricket World Cup tournament.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. India, Srilanka, Pakistan

  2. India, Bangladesh, Srilanka

  3. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh

  4. India, Pakistan, Dubai

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup was co-hosted by India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Pakistan was originally scheduled to co-host but was removed due to security concerns. This was the 10th Cricket World Cup tournament.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. ivory coast

  2. ghana

  3. portugal

  4. dpr korea

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

DPR Korea scored a late goal in the 2010 World Cup, though this question lacks context about which specific match. Late goals are significant in tournament football as they can dramatically affect group standings and qualification scenarios.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. portugal

  2. brazil

  3. argentina

  4. germany

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Germany's 7-1 victory over Brazil in the 2014 World Cup semifinal is widely recognized as one of the largest margin wins in World Cup history. While Hungary's 10-1 over El Salvador in 1982 has a larger goal difference, Germany's win is often cited as the second-biggest margin in modern World Cup discussions.