General Awareness
Sports Organizations and Events
1,864 Questions
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
Which international sporting event is dedicated to athletes with disabilities?
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Olympic Games
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Paralympic Games
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World Cup
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Commonwealth Games
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Explanation
The Paralympic Games is an international sporting event dedicated to athletes with disabilities, showcasing their athleticism and resilience.
Which Indian swimming organization is responsible for setting and enforcing the rules and regulations for swimming competitions?
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Swimming Federation of India
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All India Swimming Federation
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Indian Swimming Association
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National Swimming Federation of India
A
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The Swimming Federation of India is responsible for setting and enforcing the rules and regulations for swimming competitions.
Which Indian swimming organization is responsible for representing India at international swimming competitions?
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Swimming Federation of India
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All India Swimming Federation
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Indian Swimming Association
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National Swimming Federation of India
A
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The Swimming Federation of India is responsible for representing India at international swimming competitions.
Which organization is responsible for regulating professional boxing matches worldwide?
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World Boxing Council (WBC)
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World Boxing Association (WBA)
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International Boxing Federation (IBF)
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World Boxing Organization (WBO)
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The World Boxing Council (WBC) is the oldest and most prestigious boxing organization, founded in 1963.
Which organization sanctions professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fights?
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
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Bellator MMA
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ONE Championship
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Professional Fighters League (PFL)
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the largest and most popular MMA organization in the world.
What is the governing body for professional wrestling in the United States?
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World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
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All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
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Impact Wrestling
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Ring of Honor (ROH)
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World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is the largest and most well-known professional wrestling organization in the world.
Which organization regulates professional kickboxing matches?
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Glory Kickboxing
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ONE Championship
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Kunlun Fight
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Enfusion
A
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Glory Kickboxing is the largest and most prestigious kickboxing organization in the world.
What is the governing body for professional Muay Thai in Thailand?
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World Muaythai Council (WMC)
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International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA)
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Professional Muaythai Association (PMA)
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World Muaythai Federation (WMF)
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The World Muaythai Council (WMC) is the largest and most prestigious Muay Thai organization in Thailand.
Which organization sanctions professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competitions?
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International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)
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World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (WJJC)
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Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship (PJJC)
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European Jiu-Jitsu Championship (EJJC)
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The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) is the largest and most prestigious BJJ organization in the world.
What is the governing body for professional Judo competitions?
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International Judo Federation (IJF)
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European Judo Union (EJU)
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Asian Judo Union (AJU)
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Pan American Judo Confederation (PAJC)
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The International Judo Federation (IJF) is the largest and most prestigious Judo organization in the world.
Which organization sanctions professional Karate competitions?
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World Karate Federation (WKF)
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International Karate Federation (IKF)
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Japan Karate Association (JKA)
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Shotokan Karate International (SKI)
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The World Karate Federation (WKF) is the largest and most prestigious Karate organization in the world.
What is the governing body for professional Taekwondo competitions?
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World Taekwondo Federation (WTF)
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International Taekwondo Federation (ITF)
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American Taekwondo Association (ATA)
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Kukkiwon
A
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The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) is the largest and most prestigious Taekwondo organization in the world.
Which organization regulates professional fencing competitions?
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International Fencing Federation (FIE)
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European Fencing Confederation (EFC)
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Asian Fencing Confederation (AFC)
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Pan American Fencing Confederation (PAFC)
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The International Fencing Federation (FIE) is the largest and most prestigious fencing organization in the world.
What is the governing body for professional archery competitions?
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World Archery Federation (WA)
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European Archery Federation (EAF)
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Asian Archery Federation (AAF)
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Pan American Archery Confederation (PAAC)
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The World Archery Federation (WA) is the largest and most prestigious archery organization in the world.
Which organization sanctions professional shooting competitions?
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International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)
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European Shooting Confederation (ESC)
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Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC)
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Pan American Shooting Confederation (PASC)
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The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) is the largest and most prestigious shooting organization in the world.