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 annual one-day cycling race held in Belgium, known for its cobblestone sections and challenging conditions?

  1. Giro d'Italia

  2. Vuelta a España

  3. Tour de France

  4. Tour of Flanders
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Tour of Flanders, also known as 'Ronde van Vlaanderen', is a prestigious one-day classic held in Belgium, featuring numerous cobblestone sections.

Multiple choice

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

  1. World Boxing Council (WBC)

  2. World Boxing Association (WBA)

  3. International Boxing Federation (IBF)

  4. World Boxing Organization (WBO)
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Correct answer
Explanation

The World Boxing Council (WBC), World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF), and World Boxing Organization (WBO) are the four major governing bodies for professional boxing.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the most famous boxing match of all time?

  1. The Thrilla in Manila

  2. The Rumble in the Jungle

  3. The Fight of the Century

  4. The Super Fight
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Thrilla in Manila is considered to be the most famous boxing match of all time.

Multiple choice

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

  1. International Tennis Federation (ITF)

  2. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)

  3. Women's Tennis Association (WTA)

  4. Grand Slam Board
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the governing body for professional tennis.

Multiple choice

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

  1. All England Open Badminton Championships

  2. BWF World Championships

  3. Thomas Cup & Uber Cup

  4. Sudirman Cup
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The All England Open Badminton Championships is the most prestigious badminton tournament in the world.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Badminton World Federation (BWF)

  2. International Badminton Federation (IBF)

  3. World Badminton Federation (WBF)

  4. Asian Badminton Confederation (ABC)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the governing body for professional badminton.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major badminton tournament?

  1. All England Open Badminton Championships

  2. BWF World Championships

  3. Thomas Cup & Uber Cup

  4. Sudirman Cup
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sudirman Cup is not a major badminton tournament.

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