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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 NCAA division has the most autonomy and flexibility in setting its own rules and regulations?

  1. Division I

  2. Division II

  3. Division III
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Division I of the NCAA has the most autonomy and flexibility in setting its own rules and regulations, including those related to eligibility, compensation, and Title IX compliance.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) face allegations of nepotism and favoritism in team selection?

  1. 2018

  2. 2020

  3. 2022

  4. 2024
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) faced allegations of nepotism and favoritism in team selection in 2020, where certain boxers were allegedly selected for national teams based on personal connections rather than merit.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common squash tournament format?

  1. Round robin

  2. Single elimination

  3. Double elimination

  4. Best-of-three
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Best-of-three is not a common squash tournament format. The other three options are all more common.

Multiple choice

What is the most prestigious squash tournament in the world?

  1. The British Open

  2. The World Open

  3. The U.S. Open

  4. The Tournament of Champions
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The British Open is the most prestigious squash tournament in the world. It is held annually in London, England.

Multiple choice

Which dance competition is organized by the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF)?

  1. World Senior DanceSport Championships

  2. International Dance Organization (IDO) World Championships

  3. United States DanceSport Championships (USDC)

  4. DanceSport UK Championships
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Senior DanceSport Championships is organized by the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF).

Multiple choice

Which dance competition is organized by the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF)?

  1. World Senior DanceSport Championships

  2. International Dance Organization (IDO) World Championships

  3. United States DanceSport Championships (USDC)

  4. DanceSport UK Championships
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Senior DanceSport Championships is organized by the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF).

Multiple choice

Which dance competition is organized by the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF)?

  1. World Senior DanceSport Championships

  2. International Dance Organization (IDO) World Championships

  3. United States DanceSport Championships (USDC)

  4. DanceSport UK Championships
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Senior DanceSport Championships is organized by the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF).

Multiple choice

Which city hosted the second and final edition of the BAI?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Bengaluru
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Delhi hosted the second and final edition of the BAI.

Multiple choice

What was the format of the BAI?

  1. Round-robin

  2. Knockout

  3. Combination of round-robin and knockout

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The BAI followed a format that combined round-robin and knockout stages.

Multiple choice

Who was the first president of the ITTF?

  1. Dr. B. V. Rao

  2. Mr. A. K. Ghosh

  3. Mr. G. D. Sondhi

  4. Mr. S. M. Mehta
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. B. V. Rao was the first president of the ITTF.

Multiple choice

Where is the headquarters of the ITTF located?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The headquarters of the ITTF is located in New Delhi.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual national table tennis championship organized by the ITTF?

  1. National Table Tennis Championships

  2. Indian Table Tennis Championships

  3. All India Table Tennis Championships

  4. ITTF National Table Tennis Championships
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The annual national table tennis championship organized by the ITTF is called the All India Table Tennis Championships.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the USA Gymnastics president who resigned in 2018 amid the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal?

  1. Steve Penny

  2. Kerry Perry

  3. Martha Karolyi

  4. Valeri Liukin
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Steve Penny, the president of USA Gymnastics from 2005 to 2017, resigned in 2018 amid the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. He was later charged with tampering with evidence related to the scandal.

Multiple choice

When was the first season of the FIH Pro League held?

  1. 2019

  2. 2020

  3. 2021

  4. 2022
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The inaugural season of the FIH Pro League was held in 2019.

Multiple choice

What is the format of the FIH Pro League?

  1. Round-robin

  2. Knockout

  3. Group stage followed by knockout

  4. Double round-robin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The FIH Pro League follows a double round-robin format, where each team plays each other twice.