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

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. WWF

  2. WCW

  3. ECW

  4. TNA

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

nWo (New World Order) was formed in WCW in 1996, not in other wrestling promotions. The stable debuted at Bash at the Beach PPV and became central to WCW's storylines during the Monday Night Wars era.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. USD 4 million

  2. USD 5 million

  3. USD 6 million

  4. USD 7 million

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 2009 Champions League Twenty20 had a total prize pool of USD 6 million, with the winning team receiving USD 2.5 million. This was one of the richest prizes in domestic T20 cricket at the time, reflecting the tournament's prestige.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Every year

  2. Every 2 years

  3. Every 3 years

  4. Every 4 years

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chess Olympiad is organized by FIDE and has been held biennially (every 2 years) since 1950, with exceptions during wartime. Teams from countries compete in both open and women's sections. The event brings together hundreds of players and is considered one of the most prestigious team competitions in chess.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. 5-3

  2. 4-2

  3. 2-4

  4. 3-5

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kolkata derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal has produced many memorable matches. The 5-3 scoreline refers to a famous encounter, though the question lacks context about which specific match is being referenced. Other scorelines like 4-2, 2-4, and 3-5 represent possible match outcomes in this historic rivalry.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Bhupendra Nath Basu

  2. Jyotindra Nath Basu

  3. Sir Bhupendra Nath Mitra

  4. Upen Ghosh

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhupendra Nath Basu served as the first president of Mohun Bagan Athletic Club after its founding in 1889. He was a prominent lawyer and social figure in Kolkata who helped establish the club.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5

  5. 6

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

FIFA identified three locations in India for international academies as part of their Global Development Programme. This initiative aimed to strengthen football infrastructure and training facilities in the country.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. London

  2. Dubai

  3. Mumbai

  4. Sydney

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Cricket Council (ICC) headquarters moved from London to Dubai in 2005. This relocation was driven by tax benefits and Dubai's strategic location between cricket-playing nations. London was the previous headquarters, while Mumbai and Sydney were never ICC headquarters.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Indian Premier League

  2. Scottish Premier League

  3. English Premier League.

  4. West Ham Premier League

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Barclays PLC was a major sponsor of the English Premier League (now known simply as the Premier League). The sponsorship deal lasted from 2001 to 2016. The league is not affiliated with Scotland, West Ham, or India specifically.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Canton, Ohio

  2. Denver, Colorado

  3. Buffalo, New York

  4. Dallas, Texas

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio. This location was chosen because the Canton Bulldogs were a dominant early professional football team, and the league (then called the APFA) was founded in Canton in 1920.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Scotland

  2. Ukraine

  3. Netherlands

  4. Denmark

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

AFC Ajax is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 1900, Ajax is one of the most successful and famous clubs in Dutch football, having won multiple European Cups/Champions League titles and producing legendary players like Johan Cruyff, Marco van Basten, and Dennis Bergkamp.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. WWE Title

  2. Inter Continental Title

  3. World Heavyweight Title

  4. US Cahmpionship

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Intercontinental Championship has been defended in more ladder matches than any other title in WWE history. This includes classic matches like Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania X, and the famous Triple Threat ladder match at WrestleMania 2000.