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

How many weightlifting events were held at the 2014 Lusophone Games?

  1. 10

  2. 12

  3. 14

  4. 16
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B Correct answer
Explanation

There were 12 weightlifting events held at the 2014 Lusophone Games, 6 for men and 6 for women.

Multiple choice

Which country won the most medals in Weightlifting at the 2014 Lusophone Games?

  1. Brazil

  2. Portugal

  3. Angola

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

Brazil won the most medals in Weightlifting at the 2014 Lusophone Games, with a total of 15 medals (7 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze).

Multiple choice

Which country has won the most medals in the African Championships in Weightlifting?

  1. Egypt

  2. Nigeria

  3. Cameroon

  4. South Africa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Egypt has won the most medals in the African Championships in Weightlifting, with a total of 350 medals.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the first African Championships in Weightlifting?

  1. Egypt

  2. Nigeria

  3. Cameroon

  4. South Africa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Egypt hosted the first African Championships in Weightlifting in 1969.

Multiple choice

Which country has hosted the African Championships in Weightlifting the most times?

  1. Egypt

  2. Nigeria

  3. Cameroon

  4. South Africa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Egypt has hosted the African Championships in Weightlifting the most times, with a total of 10 times.

Multiple choice

Which country won the most medals in the 2022 African Championships in Weightlifting?

  1. Egypt

  2. Nigeria

  3. Cameroon

  4. South Africa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Egypt won the most medals in the 2022 African Championships in Weightlifting, with a total of 10 gold medals.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the 2022 African Championships in Weightlifting?

  1. Egypt

  2. Nigeria

  3. Cameroon

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

Egypt hosted the 2022 African Championships in Weightlifting.

Multiple choice

How many countries participated in the 2022 African Championships in Weightlifting?

  1. 10

  2. 15

  3. 20

  4. 25
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

20 countries participated in the 2022 African Championships in Weightlifting.

Multiple choice

Which African country has produced the most Olympic medalists?

  1. Kenya

  2. Ethiopia

  3. Nigeria

  4. South Africa
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Explanation

Kenya has produced the most Olympic medalists among African countries, with a significant number of these athletes receiving sports scholarships to support their training and education.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the most medals in the World Senior Table Tennis Championships?

  1. China

  2. Sweden

  3. Germany

  4. Japan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

China has dominated the World Senior Table Tennis Championships, winning the most medals overall.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the first World Senior Table Tennis Championships?

  1. Sweden

  2. China

  3. England

  4. Germany
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first World Senior Table Tennis Championships were held in Stockholm, Sweden in 1982.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the most medals in the World Masters Table Tennis Championships?

  1. China

  2. Sweden

  3. Germany

  4. Japan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

China has dominated the World Masters Table Tennis Championships, winning the most medals overall.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the most medals in the World Super Seniors Table Tennis Championships?

  1. China

  2. Sweden

  3. Germany

  4. Japan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

China has dominated the World Super Seniors Table Tennis Championships, winning the most medals overall.

Multiple choice

Which Olympic Games were marred by a terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 11 Israeli athletes and officials?

  1. 1972 Munich Olympics

  2. 1968 Mexico City Olympics

  3. 1984 Los Angeles Olympics

  4. 1996 Atlanta Olympics
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Explanation

The 1972 Munich Olympics were tragically interrupted by a terrorist attack carried out by the Palestinian group Black September, resulting in the deaths of 11 Israeli athletes and officials.

Multiple choice

Which Olympic Games were boycotted by the United States and its allies due to the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan?

  1. 1980 Moscow Olympics

  2. 1984 Los Angeles Olympics

  3. 1988 Seoul Olympics

  4. 1992 Barcelona Olympics
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States and its allies boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics in response to the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan.