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 is the name of the sports journalism award that is given by the Sports Journalists' Federation of India?

  1. The B.C. Sen Award

  2. The Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards

  3. The RedInk Awards

  4. The Asian Sports Journalism Awards
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The B.C. Sen Award is given annually by the Sports Journalists' Federation of India (SJFI) to recognize outstanding contributions to sports journalism in India. The award is named after B.C. Sen, a renowned Indian sports journalist who is considered to be the father of Indian sports journalism.

Multiple choice

Which regional championship is played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia?

  1. The Peach Bowl

  2. The Sugar Bowl

  3. The Orange Bowl

  4. The Rose Bowl
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Peach Bowl, held annually in Atlanta, Georgia, is played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a state-of-the-art sports venue.

Multiple choice

In which regional championship is the 'Commander-in-Chief's Trophy' awarded to the winner?

  1. The Army-Navy Game

  2. The Air Force-Navy Game

  3. The Army-Air Force Game

  4. The Navy-Marine Corps Game
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Commander-in-Chief's Trophy is awarded annually to the winner of the Army-Navy Game, a college football rivalry game between the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy.

Multiple choice

Which regional championship is played at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California?

  1. The Rose Bowl

  2. The Cotton Bowl

  3. The Orange Bowl

  4. The Fiesta Bowl
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Rose Bowl, held annually in Pasadena, California, is played at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium, a historic sports venue.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the regional championship game that determines the champion of the Pac-12 Conference?

  1. The Pac-12 Championship Game

  2. The Rose Bowl

  3. The Cotton Bowl

  4. The Orange Bowl
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Explanation

The Pac-12 Championship Game is the annual championship game of the Pac-12 Conference, held to determine the conference champion.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the regional championship game that determines the champion of the American Athletic Conference (AAC)?

  1. The AAC Championship Game

  2. The Cotton Bowl

  3. The Sugar Bowl

  4. The Orange Bowl
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Explanation

The AAC Championship Game is the annual championship game of the American Athletic Conference (AAC), held to determine the conference champion.

Multiple choice

Which international sports organization is committed to promoting sustainable practices in sports?

  1. FIFA

  2. IOC

  3. UEFA

  4. NBA
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has adopted a sustainability strategy that aims to reduce the environmental impact of the Olympic Games and promote sustainable practices in sports.

Multiple choice

The 'National Youth Games' are organized by the _____.

  1. Sports Authority of India (SAI)

  2. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

  3. Indian Olympic Association

  4. All India Council of Sports (AICS)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 'National Youth Games' are organized annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to promote sports participation among young athletes.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the most valuable player (MVP) in the Olympic Games?

  1. Olympic Games Most Valuable Player Award

  2. Olympic Games Outstanding Athlete Award

  3. Olympic Games Rising Star Award

  4. Olympic Games Lifetime Achievement Award
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Olympic Games Outstanding Athlete Award is given to the athlete who is considered to be the most outstanding performer at the Olympic Games.

Multiple choice

Which graphic novel series focuses on the lives of three young athletes from different sports?

  1. The Sporting Trio

  2. Athletes United

  3. The Champions

  4. Sports Stars
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Explanation

The Sporting Trio is a graphic novel series that follows the stories of three young athletes: a cricketer, a footballer, and a basketball player.

Multiple choice

Which graphic novel series follows the adventures of a group of young athletes as they compete in various sports?

  1. The Sports Squad

  2. The Athletic Adventures

  3. The Sporting Champions

  4. The All-Stars
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Explanation

The Sports Squad is a graphic novel series that follows the adventures of a group of young athletes from different sports as they compete in various tournaments and face challenges together.

Multiple choice

In which year was the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey Series held?

  1. 2012

  2. 2015

  3. 2018

  4. 2021
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Explanation

The FIH Hockey Series was first held in 2019.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the 2023 FIH Hockey Series Finals?

  1. India

  2. Malaysia

  3. South Africa

  4. New Zealand
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 2023 FIH Hockey Series Finals were held in Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Multiple choice

What is the format of the FIH Hockey Series?

  1. Round-robin followed by knockout stage

  2. Knockout stage only

  3. Group stage followed by round-robin

  4. Round-robin only
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Explanation

The FIH Hockey Series follows a round-robin format in the group stage, followed by a knockout stage for the top teams.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winning team of the Local Hockey Championship?

  1. Stanley Cup

  2. Allan Cup

  3. Memorial Cup

  4. World Cup of Hockey
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Allan Cup is awarded to the winning team of the Local Hockey Championship.