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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

Which of the following is the oldest athletics competition in India?

  1. National Games of India

  2. Indian Athletics Championships

  3. Federation Cup

  4. Asian Athletics Championships
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Explanation

The National Games of India was first held in 1924, making it the oldest athletics competition in the country.

Multiple choice

The Indian Athletics Championships is organized by which body?

  1. Athletics Federation of India

  2. Sports Authority of India

  3. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

  4. Indian Olympic Association
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The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is the governing body for athletics in India and is responsible for organizing the Indian Athletics Championships.

Multiple choice

When was the first edition of the Federation Cup held?

  1. 1978

  2. 1983

  3. 1988

  4. 1993
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The Federation Cup was first held in 1978 and is an annual track and field competition held in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the governing body for Olympic weightlifting?

  1. International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)

  2. World Weightlifting Federation (WWF)

  3. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  4. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
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Explanation

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is the governing body for Olympic weightlifting.

Multiple choice

Which body governs Para Powerlifting at the international level?

  1. International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

  2. World Para Powerlifting (WPP)

  3. International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)

  4. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
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Explanation

World Para Powerlifting (WPP) is the international governing body for Para Powerlifting.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual international Para Powerlifting competition held by World Para Powerlifting?

  1. World Para Powerlifting Championships

  2. World Para Powerlifting Cup

  3. World Para Powerlifting Grand Prix

  4. World Para Powerlifting Open
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Explanation

The World Para Powerlifting Championships is the annual international Para Powerlifting competition held by World Para Powerlifting.

Multiple choice

Which racquet sport organization has set a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030?

  1. International Tennis Federation (ITF)

  2. World Badminton Federation (BWF)

  3. Professional Squash Association (PSA)

  4. International Pickleball Association (IPA)
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Explanation

The ITF has pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, demonstrating its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of tennis tournaments and facilities.

Multiple choice

Which racquet sport organization has partnered with a leading environmental organization to promote sustainable practices in the sport?

  1. World Badminton Federation (BWF)

  2. Professional Squash Association (PSA)

  3. International Pickleball Association (IPA)

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The World Badminton Federation (BWF) has partnered with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to promote sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impact of badminton tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which racquet sport organization has set a target to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030?

  1. International Tennis Federation (ITF)

  2. World Badminton Federation (BWF)

  3. Professional Squash Association (PSA)

  4. International Pickleball Association (IPA)
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Explanation

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has set a target to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the tap dance competition that is held annually in Rio de Janeiro?

  1. The Rio de Janeiro Tap Dance Festival

  2. The American Tap Dance Championships

  3. The International Tap Dance Festival

  4. The World Tap Dance Championships
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Explanation

The Rio de Janeiro Tap Dance Festival is an annual tap dance competition that is held in Rio de Janeiro.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Mongolian sport of Naadam, what is the term for the horse race that is one of the three main events?

  1. Khapsagai

  2. Ulaagch

  3. Buzkashi

  4. Kokpar
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Explanation

Ulaagch, a long-distance horse race, is a central part of the Naadam festival in Mongolia.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the surfing competition held annually on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, known for its challenging waves and prestigious title?

  1. Billabong Pipe Masters

  2. Quiksilver Pro France

  3. Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

  4. WSL Finals
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Explanation

The Billabong Pipe Masters is an annual surfing competition held on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. It is considered one of the most prestigious events in surfing, known for its challenging waves and the title of "World Champion" awarded to the winner.

Multiple choice

Which Indian swimming magazine is published by the Swimming Federation of India?

  1. Indian Swimmer

  2. Swimming Times

  3. Swim India

  4. Aquatic Today
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Explanation

The Swimming Federation of India publishes the official magazine of Indian swimming, called "Indian Swimmer".

Multiple choice

Which Indian swimming website provides news, results, and analysis of swimming events?

  1. Swim India

  2. Swimming News India

  3. Indian Aquatic Sports

  4. Swimming Federation of India
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Explanation

Swim India is a popular website that provides news, results, and analysis of swimming events in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian swimming magazine is published by the Maharashtra State Swimming Association?

  1. Maharashtra Swimmer

  2. Swimming Maharashtra

  3. Aquatic Sports Maharashtra

  4. Swim Maharashtra
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Explanation

The Maharashtra State Swimming Association publishes the official magazine of Maharashtra swimming, called "Maharashtra Swimmer".