General Awareness

Sports Events and History

1,852 Questions

This hub covers major sports events and history, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, and international tournaments. It is frequently asked in the general awareness sections of UPSC, SSC, and state PSC exams. Test your knowledge of host cities, medal tallies, and historical sports facts.

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Sports Events and History Questions

Multiple choice

Which country and city hosted the first Asian games in 1951?

  1. Japan and Tokyo

  2. India and Delhi

  3. Thailand and Bangkok

  4. Malaysia and Kuala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first Asian Games were hosted by India in Delhi in 1951. This inaugural multi-sport event featured 11 countries competing. Tokyo, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur hosted subsequent editions but not the first one.

Multiple choice

How many nations won (atleast one) medals?

  1. 87

  2. 88

  3. 89

  4. 90
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

87 different nations won at least one medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This shows the global reach and competitiveness of the Games.

Multiple choice

Number of gold,silver and bronze medals won by china?

  1. 50,20,28

  2. 51,21,28

  3. 51,21,26

  4. 51,23,28
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

China dominated the 2008 Olympics as host nation, winning 51 gold, 21 silver, and 28 bronze medals for a total of 100 medals. They topped the medal table comfortably.

Multiple choice

USA won how many gold medals in athletics?

  1. 6

  2. 7

  3. 8

  4. 9
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The USA won 7 gold medals in athletics (track and field) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This included events like the men's 100m, 400m hurdles, and various relay events.

Multiple choice

How many medals won by australia?

  1. 50

  2. 46

  3. 48

  4. 44
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Australia won 46 total medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This included 14 gold, 15 silver, and 17 bronze medals, placing them 6th in the overall medal standings.

Multiple choice

The Olympic flame was lighted and burnt for the first time at

  1. Athens Games (1896)

  2. London Games (1908)

  3. Paris Games (1924)

  4. Amsterdam Games (1928)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Olympic flame was first introduced and burned continuously at the 1928 Amsterdam Games. While the ancient Olympics had flame rituals, the modern tradition of the Olympic flame began in Amsterdam. It wasn't present in the earlier Games of 1896, 1908, or 1924.

Multiple choice

The 35th National Games were held at

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. Andhra Pradesh

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

The 35th National Games of India were held in Kerala in 2010-2011. They were hosted across multiple venues in the state with Thiruvananthapuram as the main host city.