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.

International sports governing bodiesAnnual sports championshipsNational sports policiesRegional sports tournamentsE sports and mobile gaming events

Sports Organizations and Events Questions

Multiple choice

How many divisions are there in the NAA National Championships?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

There are three divisions in the NAA National Championships: recurve, compound, and barebow.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the organization that governs women's professional basketball in the United States?

  1. Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)

  2. National Women's Basketball League (NWBL)

  3. American Basketball League (ABL)

  4. United States Basketball League (USBL)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is the organization that governs women's professional basketball in the United States.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of orienteering competition?

  1. Sprint orienteering

  2. Middle distance orienteering

  3. Long distance orienteering

  4. Ultra-long distance orienteering
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ultra-long distance orienteering is not a common type of orienteering competition due to its extreme length and duration.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has launched a dedicated sports innovation fund to support startups and entrepreneurs in the sports sector?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Gujarat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Karnataka government has launched a dedicated sports innovation fund to provide financial support and mentorship to startups and entrepreneurs working on innovative solutions in the sports sector.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports startup has developed a mobile app that allows users to book sports facilities and participate in sports events?

  1. Playo

  2. Sporthood

  3. BookMyShow

  4. Paytm First Games
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Playo is an Indian sports startup that has developed a mobile app that allows users to book sports facilities and participate in sports events. The app provides a platform for sports enthusiasts to connect with each other and find opportunities to play their favorite sports.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports organization has launched a program to support startups and entrepreneurs working on innovative solutions in the sports sector?

  1. Sports Authority of India (SAI)

  2. Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

  3. All India Football Federation (AIFF)

  4. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has launched a program called 'SAI Innovation Lab' to support startups and entrepreneurs working on innovative solutions in the sports sector. The program provides funding, mentorship, and access to resources to help these startups grow and succeed.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the highest level of Jai Alai competition?

  1. World Championship

  2. Grand Slam

  3. Masters Series

  4. ATP Tour
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The highest level of Jai Alai competition is the World Championship, which is held every two years.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the tournament that is considered to be the most prestigious in squash?

  1. British Open

  2. World Open

  3. US Open

  4. Hong Kong Open
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The British Open is considered to be the most prestigious tournament in squash.

Multiple choice

Which chess tournament is considered to be the most prestigious and challenging in the world?

  1. World Chess Championship

  2. Chess Olympiad

  3. FIDE Grand Prix

  4. Candidates Tournament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Chess Championship is the most prestigious and challenging chess tournament in the world, where the reigning world champion defends their title against a challenger who has qualified through a series of qualifying tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which chess tournament is open to all players and is held every two years?

  1. World Chess Championship

  2. Chess Olympiad

  3. FIDE Grand Prix

  4. Candidates Tournament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chess Olympiad is a team chess tournament open to all players and is held every two years, with each team representing a country.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the tournament that determines the challenger for the World Chess Championship?

  1. World Chess Championship

  2. Chess Olympiad

  3. FIDE Grand Prix

  4. Candidates Tournament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Candidates Tournament is a series of chess tournaments that determines the challenger for the World Chess Championship.

Multiple choice

Which chess tournament is a series of events that award points towards qualification for the Candidates Tournament?

  1. World Chess Championship

  2. Chess Olympiad

  3. FIDE Grand Prix

  4. Candidates Tournament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The FIDE Grand Prix is a series of chess tournaments that award points towards qualification for the Candidates Tournament.

Multiple choice

Which chess tournament is held annually in Linares, Spain?

  1. Linares International Chess Tournament

  2. Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting

  3. Tata Steel Chess Tournament

  4. London Chess Classic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Linares International Chess Tournament is an annual chess tournament held in Linares, Spain.

Multiple choice

Which chess tournament is held annually in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands?

  1. Linares International Chess Tournament

  2. Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting

  3. Tata Steel Chess Tournament

  4. London Chess Classic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Tata Steel Chess Tournament is an annual chess tournament held in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands.

Multiple choice

Which chess tournament is held annually in Dortmund, Germany?

  1. Linares International Chess Tournament

  2. Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting

  3. Tata Steel Chess Tournament

  4. London Chess Classic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting is an annual chess tournament held in Dortmund, Germany.