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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 organization that sanctions the World Bodybuilding Championships?

  1. International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB)

  2. World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF)

  3. National Physique Committee (NPC)

  4. American Bodybuilding Association (ABBA)
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Explanation

The International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) sanctions the World Bodybuilding Championships.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual bodybuilding competition held in Columbus, Ohio?

  1. Arnold Classic

  2. Mr. Olympia

  3. World Bodybuilding Championships

  4. Sheru Classic
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Arnold Classic is an annual bodybuilding competition held in Columbus, Ohio.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the bodybuilding competition held in Mumbai, India?

  1. Sheru Classic

  2. Mr. Olympia

  3. World Bodybuilding Championships

  4. Arnold Classic
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Explanation

The Sheru Classic is an annual bodybuilding competition held in Mumbai, India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the bodybuilding competition held in Las Vegas, Nevada?

  1. Mr. Olympia

  2. World Bodybuilding Championships

  3. Arnold Classic

  4. Sheru Classic
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Explanation

The Mr. Olympia is an annual bodybuilding competition held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual international competition that celebrates the art of glassblowing?

  1. World Glassblowing Championship

  2. International Glass Art Society Conference

  3. Glass Art Society of America Conference

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The World Glassblowing Championship is an annual international competition that brings together glassblowers from around the world to compete in a series of challenges.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual international competition that celebrates the art of woodturning?

  1. World Woodturning Championship

  2. International Woodworking Fair

  3. American Association of Woodturners Symposium

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The World Woodturning Championship is an annual international competition that brings together woodturners from around the world to compete in a series of challenges.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual international competition that showcases the best in contemporary basketry?

  1. World Basketry Biennale

  2. International Basketry Organization Conference

  3. National Basketry Organization Symposium

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The World Basketry Biennale is an annual international competition that brings together basket makers from around the world to compete in a series of challenges.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual international competition that celebrates the art of metalworking?

  1. World Metalworking Championship

  2. International Blacksmithing Competition

  3. American Bladesmith Society Symposium

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The World Metalworking Championship is an annual international competition that brings together metalworkers from around the world to compete in a series of challenges.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to sports organizations and institutions for conducting sports competitions and events for persons with disabilities at the international level?

  1. International Sports Competitions and Events Scheme

  2. National International Sports Competitions and Events Scheme

  3. Para International Sports Competitions and Events Scheme

  4. Khelo India International Sports Competitions and Events Scheme
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Para International Sports Competitions and Events Scheme provides financial assistance to sports organizations and institutions for conducting sports competitions and events for persons with disabilities at the international level.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual conference organized by the International Solar Energy Society?

  1. SolarPACES Conference

  2. EU PVSEC

  3. Intersolar Europe

  4. World Solar Congress
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The World Solar Congress is the annual conference organized by the International Solar Energy Society.

Multiple choice

Which sports federation has its own library in India?

  1. All India Football Federation

  2. Board of Control for Cricket in India

  3. Indian Olympic Association

  4. Athletics Federation of India
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has its own library in India.

Multiple choice

Which European university offers sports scholarships in a wide range of sports, including lesser-known disciplines?

  1. University of Groningen

  2. University of Leuven

  3. University of Heidelberg

  4. University of Zurich
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Explanation

The University of Groningen in the Netherlands is known for offering sports scholarships in a diverse range of sports, including lesser-known disciplines.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian sports organization that promotes sports for persons with disabilities?

  1. Paralympic Committee of India (PCI)

  2. Special Olympics Bharat

  3. National Association for the Blind (NAB)

  4. All India Sports Council of the Deaf (AISCD)
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Explanation

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) is the national sports organization that promotes sports for persons with disabilities in India. It is responsible for selecting and sending the Indian contingent to the Paralympic Games and other international sporting events for persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following sports events has been criticized for its negative environmental impact?

  1. Tour de France

  2. Formula One

  3. Wimbledon

  4. US Open
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Formula One has been criticized for its negative environmental impact due to the high carbon emissions produced by its cars.

Multiple choice

Which of the following sports organizations has a sustainability certification program for sports venues?

  1. FIFA

  2. IOC

  3. UEFA

  4. Green Sports Alliance
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Sports Alliance has a sustainability certification program for sports venues called the Green Sports Alliance Sustainability Certification.