General Awareness

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 was the name of the first major eSports tournament series?

  1. The World Series of Video Games

  2. The Electronic Sports World Cup

  3. The Cyberathlete Professional League

  4. The Major League Gaming Pro Circuit
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Explanation

The World Series of Video Games was the first major eSports tournament series, held annually from 1988 to 2003.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest eSports tournament in the world?

  1. The International

  2. The League of Legends World Championship

  3. The Dota 2 Major

  4. The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major
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Explanation

The International is the largest eSports tournament in the world, held annually for the game Dota 2.

Multiple choice

Which game is known for its annual tournament called 'The International'?

  1. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

  2. League of Legends

  3. Dota 2

  4. Fortnite
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dota 2 is known for its annual tournament called 'The International', which is the largest eSports tournament in the world.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest eSports organization in the world?

  1. Evil Geniuses

  2. Team Liquid

  3. Natus Vincere

  4. Astralis
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Explanation

Evil Geniuses is the largest eSports organization in the world, with teams competing in a variety of games including Dota 2, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Multiple choice

Which game is known for its annual tournament called 'The League of Legends World Championship'?

  1. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

  2. League of Legends

  3. Dota 2

  4. Fortnite
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B Correct answer
Explanation

League of Legends is known for its annual tournament called 'The League of Legends World Championship', which is one of the largest eSports tournaments in the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of sports tourism event?

  1. Olympic Games

  2. World Cup

  3. Super Bowl

  4. Wimbledon
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Super Bowl is not an international sports event and is primarily associated with American Football.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Australian Rules Football competition that is contested by the top 18 teams in the country?

  1. Australian Football League (AFL)

  2. Victorian Football League (VFL)

  3. South Australian National Football League (SANFL)

  4. Western Australian Football League (WAFL)
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Explanation

The Australian Football League (AFL) is the top-level Australian Rules Football competition in Australia, contested by 18 teams from across the country.

Multiple choice

Which track cycling event involves riders competing in a series of elimination races, with the last rider remaining declared the winner?

  1. Scratch Race

  2. Points Race

  3. Sprint

  4. Elimination Race
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The elimination race is a track cycling event where riders compete in a series of elimination races, with the last rider remaining declared the winner.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual sonnet conference held in the United States?

  1. The Sonnet Society of America Conference

  2. The International Sonnet Society Conference

  3. The North American Sonnet Conference

  4. The Sonnet Festival and Conference
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Explanation

The Sonnet Society of America Conference is an annual event that brings together sonnet enthusiasts, scholars, and poets to celebrate and discuss the sonnet form.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual sonnet conference held in the United Kingdom?

  1. The Sonnet Society of the United Kingdom Conference

  2. The International Sonnet Society Conference

  3. The British Sonnet Society Conference

  4. The Sonnet Festival and Conference
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Explanation

The Sonnet Society of the United Kingdom Conference is an annual event that brings together sonnet enthusiasts, scholars, and poets to celebrate and discuss the sonnet form in the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual sonnet conference held in Canada?

  1. The Sonnet Society of Canada Conference

  2. The International Sonnet Society Conference

  3. The North American Sonnet Conference

  4. The Sonnet Festival and Conference
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Explanation

The Sonnet Society of Canada Conference is an annual event that brings together sonnet enthusiasts, scholars, and poets to celebrate and discuss the sonnet form in Canada.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual sonnet conference held in New Zealand?

  1. The Sonnet Society of New Zealand Conference

  2. The International Sonnet Society Conference

  3. The Asia-Pacific Sonnet Conference

  4. The Sonnet Festival and Conference
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Explanation

The Sonnet Society of New Zealand Conference is an annual event that brings together sonnet enthusiasts, scholars, and poets to celebrate and discuss the sonnet form in New Zealand.

Multiple choice

Which tournament was organized by the IHF for the first time in 1928?

  1. National Hockey Championship

  2. Beighton Cup

  3. Aga Khan Cup

  4. Durand Cup
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Explanation

The National Hockey Championship was organized by the IHF for the first time in 1928.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the international governing body for underwater sports?

  1. World Underwater Federation (CMAS)

  2. International Underwater Explorers Society (IUES)

  3. Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)

  4. National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)
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Explanation

The World Underwater Federation (CMAS) is the international governing body for underwater sports, including scuba diving, snorkeling, and freediving.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual underwater photography competition held in Antibes, France?

  1. World Underwater Photo Competition

  2. European Underwater Photo Competition

  3. Mediterranean Underwater Photo Competition

  4. French Underwater Photo Competition
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Explanation

The World Underwater Photo Competition is an annual underwater photography competition held in Antibes, France. It is one of the most prestigious underwater photography competitions in the world.