General Awareness

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

What is the name of the most prestigious squash tournament in the world?

  1. World Open

  2. British Open

  3. US Open

  4. Hong Kong Open
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Explanation

The World Open is the most prestigious squash tournament in the world.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the governing body for professional squash?

  1. World Squash Federation (WSF)

  2. Professional Squash Association (PSA)

  3. Women's Squash Association (WSA)

  4. Squash Rackets Association (SRA)
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Explanation

The World Squash Federation (WSF) is the governing body for professional squash.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major squash tournament?

  1. World Open

  2. British Open

  3. US Open

  4. Hong Kong Open
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The US Open is not a major squash tournament.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major international martial arts tournament?

  1. World Karate Championships

  2. World Judo Championships

  3. World Taekwondo Championships

  4. World Sumo Championships
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sumo is a traditional Japanese martial art and sport, but it is not an international martial arts tournament.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual martial arts tournament held in Tokyo, Japan?

  1. All Japan Kendo Championship

  2. All Japan Judo Championship

  3. All Japan Karate Championship

  4. All Japan Sumo Championship
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Explanation

The All Japan Kendo Championship is an annual kendo tournament held in Tokyo, Japan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the martial arts tournament held every year in Las Vegas, Nevada?

  1. UFC

  2. Bellator

  3. ONE Championship

  4. PFL
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Explanation

The UFC is an annual mixed martial arts tournament held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the martial arts tournament held every year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

  1. UFC

  2. Bellator

  3. ONE Championship

  4. IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship is an annual Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the martial arts tournament held every year in Seoul, South Korea?

  1. World Taekwondo Championships

  2. World Judo Championships

  3. World Karate Championships

  4. World Sumo Championships
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Explanation

The World Taekwondo Championships is an annual taekwondo tournament held in Seoul, South Korea.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the martial arts tournament held every year in Beijing, China?

  1. World Wushu Championships

  2. World Judo Championships

  3. World Karate Championships

  4. World Sumo Championships
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Explanation

The World Wushu Championships is an annual wushu tournament held in Beijing, China.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the martial arts tournament held every year in Moscow, Russia?

  1. World Sambo Championships

  2. World Judo Championships

  3. World Karate Championships

  4. World Sumo Championships
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Explanation

The World Sambo Championships is an annual sambo tournament held in Moscow, Russia.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian organization that promotes sports for individuals with disabilities?

  1. Paralympic Committee of India

  2. Special Olympics Bharat

  3. National Sports Federation for Persons with Disabilities

  4. All India Sports Council for the Disabled
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Explanation

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) is the national organization that promotes sports for individuals with disabilities in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the AFL's annual awards night?

  1. The Brownlow Medal

  2. The AFL Grand Final

  3. The Norm Smith Medal

  4. The AFL Rising Star Award
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Explanation

The Brownlow Medal is the AFL's annual awards night, where the best and fairest player in the league is awarded the Brownlow Medal.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the AFL's annual draft?

  1. The National Draft

  2. The Rookie Draft

  3. The Pre-Season Draft

  4. The Mid-Season Draft
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Explanation

The National Draft is the AFL's annual draft, where clubs select players from across the country to join their teams.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the AFL's annual pre-season competition?

  1. The JLT Community Series

  2. The NAB Challenge

  3. The AFLX Series

  4. The Pre-Season Cup
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Explanation

The JLT Community Series is the AFL's annual pre-season competition, where clubs play a series of matches to prepare for the regular season.

Multiple choice

The World Fantasy Award, established in 1975, is presented by which organization?

  1. World Fantasy Convention

  2. Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA)

  3. National Book Foundation

  4. American Library Association
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Explanation

The World Fantasy Award is presented annually by the World Fantasy Convention to recognize outstanding works in fantasy literature.