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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 state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating boxing in West Bengal?

  1. West Bengal State Boxing Association

  2. West Bengal Olympic Association

  3. West Bengal Sports Council

  4. West Bengal State Cricket Association
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Explanation

The West Bengal State Boxing Association is the governing body for boxing in West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating chess in Gujarat?

  1. Gujarat State Chess Association

  2. Gujarat Olympic Association

  3. Gujarat Sports Council

  4. Gujarat State Cricket Association
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The Gujarat State Chess Association is the governing body for chess in Gujarat.

Multiple choice

Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating cricket in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association

  2. Andhra Pradesh Olympic Association

  3. Andhra Pradesh Sports Council

  4. Andhra Pradesh State Athletics Association
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The Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association is the governing body for cricket in Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating cycling in Haryana?

  1. Haryana State Cycling Association

  2. Haryana Olympic Association

  3. Haryana Sports Council

  4. Haryana State Cricket Association
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The Haryana State Cycling Association is the governing body for cycling in Haryana.

Multiple choice

Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating football in Kerala?

  1. Kerala State Football Association

  2. Kerala Olympic Association

  3. Kerala Sports Council

  4. Kerala State Cricket Association
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The Kerala State Football Association is the governing body for football in Kerala.

Multiple choice

Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating golf in Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Madhya Pradesh State Golf Association

  2. Madhya Pradesh Olympic Association

  3. Madhya Pradesh Sports Council

  4. Madhya Pradesh State Cricket Association
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Explanation

The Madhya Pradesh State Golf Association is the governing body for golf in Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating judo in Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Uttar Pradesh State Judo Association

  2. Uttar Pradesh Olympic Association

  3. Uttar Pradesh Sports Council

  4. Uttar Pradesh State Cricket Association
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The Uttar Pradesh State Judo Association is the governing body for judo in Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating kabaddi in Bihar?

  1. Bihar State Kabaddi Association

  2. Bihar Olympic Association

  3. Bihar Sports Council

  4. Bihar State Cricket Association
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The Bihar State Kabaddi Association is the governing body for kabaddi in Bihar.

Multiple choice

Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating lawn tennis in Karnataka?

  1. Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association

  2. Karnataka Olympic Association

  3. Karnataka Sports Council

  4. Karnataka State Cricket Association
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Explanation

The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association is the governing body for lawn tennis in Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which organization governs the rules and regulations for sports scholarships in the United States?

  1. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

  2. National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

  3. National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

  4. United States Olympic Committee (USOC)
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Explanation

The NCAA is responsible for setting the rules and regulations for sports scholarships in the United States.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the organization that governs and promotes adaptive sports worldwide?

  1. International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

  2. Special Olympics International

  3. World Deaf Sports Federation (WDSF)

  4. International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA)
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Explanation

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body for adaptive sports. It oversees the Paralympic Games, sets standards for adaptive sports, and works to promote inclusivity and equality for athletes with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for organizing the World Irish Dancing Championships?

  1. An Coimisiún le Rincé (CLRG)

  2. World Irish Dance Association (WIDA)

  3. Irish Dance Commission (IDC)

  4. International Irish Dance Association (IIDA)
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Explanation

The World Irish Dance Association (WIDA) is responsible for organizing the World Irish Dancing Championships. The championships are held annually and feature dancers from all over the world.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the official esports tournament for the video game Cricket 19?

  1. Cricket 19 World Championship

  2. Cricket 19 Pro Series

  3. Cricket 19 Masters

  4. Cricket 19 Premier League
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The Cricket 19 World Championship is the official esports tournament for the video game Cricket 19.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual tuba competition held in Germany?

  1. The International Tuba Competition

  2. The German Tuba Competition

  3. The European Tuba Competition

  4. The World Tuba Competition
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Explanation

The International Tuba Competition is an annual event held in Germany that showcases the talents of tuba players from around the world.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the international governing body for Paralympic sports?

  1. International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

  2. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  3. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

  4. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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Explanation

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the international governing body for Paralympic sports.