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
What is the name of the annual national judo championship in India?
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National Judo Championship
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All India Judo Championship
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Indian Judo Nationals
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Judo Federation of India Championship
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The annual national judo championship in India is called the National Judo Championship.
The MAA Regional Meetings are typically held in which of the following locations?
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Major cities
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College campuses
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High schools
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All of the above
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The MAA Regional Meetings are held in a variety of locations, including major cities, college campuses, and high schools.
Which international organization is responsible for regulating professional boxing worldwide?
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Explanation
The World Boxing Organization (WBO) is the international governing body for professional boxing.
What is the name of the international treaty that aims to prevent and combat doping in sports?
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Montreal Protocol
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Kyoto Protocol
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Paris Agreement
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International Convention against Doping in Sport
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The International Convention against Doping in Sport is a treaty adopted by UNESCO in 2005 to combat doping in sports.
Which international organization is responsible for regulating the broadcasting of sports events?
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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is the international organization responsible for regulating the broadcasting of sports events in Europe.
Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating archery in Karnataka?
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Karnataka State Archery Association
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Karnataka Olympic Association
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Karnataka Sports Council
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Karnataka State Cricket Association
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The Karnataka State Archery Association is the governing body for archery in Karnataka.
Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating badminton in Tamil Nadu?
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Tamil Nadu State Badminton Association
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Tamil Nadu Olympic Association
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Tamil Nadu Sports Council
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Tamil Nadu State Cricket Association
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The Tamil Nadu State Badminton Association is the governing body for badminton in Tamil Nadu.
Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating basketball in Rajasthan?
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Rajasthan State Basketball Association
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Rajasthan Olympic Association
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Rajasthan Sports Council
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Rajasthan State Cricket Association
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The Rajasthan State Basketball Association is the governing body for basketball in Rajasthan.
Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating boxing in West Bengal?
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West Bengal State Boxing Association
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West Bengal Olympic Association
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West Bengal Sports Council
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West Bengal State Cricket Association
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The West Bengal State Boxing Association is the governing body for boxing in West Bengal.
Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating chess in Gujarat?
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Gujarat State Chess Association
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Gujarat Olympic Association
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Gujarat Sports Council
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Gujarat State Cricket Association
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The Gujarat State Chess Association is the governing body for chess in Gujarat.
Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating cricket in Andhra Pradesh?
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Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association
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Andhra Pradesh Olympic Association
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Andhra Pradesh Sports Council
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Andhra Pradesh State Athletics Association
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The Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association is the governing body for cricket in Andhra Pradesh.
Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating cycling in Haryana?
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Haryana State Cycling Association
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Haryana Olympic Association
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Haryana Sports Council
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Haryana State Cricket Association
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The Haryana State Cycling Association is the governing body for cycling in Haryana.
Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating football in Kerala?
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Kerala State Football Association
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Kerala Olympic Association
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Kerala Sports Council
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Kerala State Cricket Association
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The Kerala State Football Association is the governing body for football in Kerala.
Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating golf in Madhya Pradesh?
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Madhya Pradesh State Golf Association
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Madhya Pradesh Olympic Association
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Madhya Pradesh Sports Council
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Madhya Pradesh State Cricket Association
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The Madhya Pradesh State Golf Association is the governing body for golf in Madhya Pradesh.
Which state sports association is responsible for promoting and regulating judo in Uttar Pradesh?
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Uttar Pradesh State Judo Association
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Uttar Pradesh Olympic Association
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Uttar Pradesh Sports Council
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Uttar Pradesh State Cricket Association
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Explanation
The Uttar Pradesh State Judo Association is the governing body for judo in Uttar Pradesh.