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Sports Organizations and Events

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This hub covers important questions on sports organizations, governing bodies, and major global sporting events. Knowledge of these topics is frequently tested in the general awareness sections of SSC, banking, and civil services exams. Practicing these questions helps build speed and accuracy for competitive tests.

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Sports Organizations and Events Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian sports organization that has been working to create a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ athletes?

  1. Indian LGBTQ+ Sports Federation (ILSF)

  2. All India LGBTQ+ Sports Association (AILGSA)

  3. Humsafar Trust

  4. Naz Foundation (India)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The All India LGBTQ+ Sports Association (AILGSA) is an organization that has been working to create a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ athletes in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports organization has been criticized for its lack of support for LGBTQ+ athletes?

  1. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

  2. All India Football Federation (AIFF)

  3. Hockey India

  4. Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hockey India has been criticized for its lack of support for LGBTQ+ athletes, with no openly LGBTQ+ players or officials in the organization.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the governing body for hurling in Ireland?

  1. Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)

  2. Irish Sports Council

  3. Hurling Association of Ireland

  4. Irish Olympic Committee
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is the governing body for hurling in Ireland.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual inter-county hurling competition in Ireland?

  1. All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship

  2. National Hurling League

  3. Walsh Cup

  4. McDonagh Cup
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship is the annual inter-county hurling competition in Ireland.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual inter-provincial hurling competition in Ireland?

  1. Railway Cup

  2. Walsh Cup

  3. McDonagh Cup

  4. Christy Ring Cup
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Railway Cup is the annual inter-provincial hurling competition in Ireland.

Multiple choice

What is the role of local communities in sports tourism development?

  1. To provide financial support.

  2. To provide infrastructure and facilities.

  3. To engage with tourists and promote cultural exchange.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Local communities play a crucial role in sports tourism development by providing financial support, infrastructure and facilities, and engaging with tourists to promote cultural exchange.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)?

  1. To represent India at the Olympic Games

  2. To select national sports teams for the Olympic Games

  3. To develop and promote Olympic sports in India

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is responsible for representing India at the Olympic Games, selecting national sports teams for the Olympic Games, and developing and promoting Olympic sports in India.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)?

  1. To implement anti-doping policies and regulations in India

  2. To conduct anti-doping tests on athletes

  3. To educate athletes about the dangers of doping

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) is responsible for implementing anti-doping policies and regulations in India, conducting anti-doping tests on athletes, and educating athletes about the dangers of doping.

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT a traditional Pehlwani competition format?

  1. One-on-one

  2. Tag Team

  3. Elimination

  4. Tug of War
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tug of War is not a traditional Pehlwani competition format.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual bike race that covers approximately 2,200 miles across France and neighboring countries?

  1. Tour de France

  2. Giro d'Italia

  3. Vuelta a España

  4. Critérium du Dauphiné
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tour de France is a prestigious cycling race that takes place over several weeks, challenging riders with grueling stages, mountain climbs, and time trials, showcasing the endurance and determination of professional cyclists.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of membership offered by the FIAF?

  1. Full membership

  2. Associate membership

  3. Student membership

  4. Corporate membership
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The FIAF does not offer corporate membership, but it does offer full membership, associate membership, and student membership.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the tournament where the best Kho-Kho teams from different states compete?

  1. National Kho-Kho Championship

  2. World Kho-Kho Championship

  3. Asian Kho-Kho Championship

  4. Kho-Kho Premier League
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The tournament where the best Kho-Kho teams from different states compete is called the National Kho-Kho Championship.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the international Kho-Kho tournament?

  1. World Kho-Kho Championship

  2. Asian Kho-Kho Championship

  3. National Kho-Kho Championship

  4. Kho-Kho Premier League
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The international Kho-Kho tournament is called the World Kho-Kho Championship.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the continental Kho-Kho tournament?

  1. Asian Kho-Kho Championship

  2. World Kho-Kho Championship

  3. National Kho-Kho Championship

  4. Kho-Kho Premier League
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The continental Kho-Kho tournament is called the Asian Kho-Kho Championship.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the professional Kho-Kho league in India?

  1. Kho-Kho Premier League

  2. National Kho-Kho Championship

  3. World Kho-Kho Championship

  4. Asian Kho-Kho Championship
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The professional Kho-Kho league in India is called the Kho-Kho Premier League.