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 combativity award in the Tour de France?

  1. Combativity Award

  2. Super-Combativity Award

  3. Ultra-Combativity Award

  4. Mega-Combativity Award
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Combativity Award is the combativity award in the Tour de France.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual all-star game in Major League Baseball?

  1. Home Run Derby

  2. World Series

  3. All-Star Game

  4. Spring Training
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The All-Star Game is an annual exhibition game between the best players from the American League and the National League.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual event where players compete in a home run hitting contest?

  1. World Series

  2. All-Star Game

  3. Home Run Derby

  4. Spring Training
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Home Run Derby is an annual event during the Major League Baseball All-Star break where players compete to hit the most home runs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual squash tournament held in Chennai?

  1. Chennai Open

  2. Indian Squash Open

  3. Asian Squash Championship

  4. World Squash Championship
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chennai Open is an annual squash tournament held in Chennai, India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the governing body for squash in India?

  1. Squash Rackets Federation of India

  2. All India Squash Association

  3. Indian Squash Federation

  4. Squash India
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Explanation

The Squash Rackets Federation of India is the governing body for squash in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual cross-country skiing race held in Norway?

  1. Vasaloppet

  2. Holmenkollen Ski Festival

  3. Birkebeinerrennet

  4. Engadin Ski Marathon
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Birkebeinerrennet is an annual cross-country skiing race held in Norway, covering a distance of approximately 54 kilometers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual ski jumping competition held in Germany?

  1. Holmenkollen Ski Festival

  2. Four Hills Tournament

  3. FIS Ski Jumping World Cup

  4. Sapporo Snow Festival
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Four Hills Tournament is an annual ski jumping competition held in Germany and Austria, consisting of four events held at different venues.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual ice hockey tournament held in Canada?

  1. Stanley Cup Finals

  2. World Cup of Hockey

  3. IIHF World Championship

  4. Spengler Cup
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Explanation

The Stanley Cup Finals is an annual ice hockey tournament held in Canada, determining the National Hockey League (NHL) champion.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual cross-country skiing race held in Sweden?

  1. Vasaloppet

  2. Holmenkollen Ski Festival

  3. Birkebeinerrennet

  4. Engadin Ski Marathon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Vasaloppet is an annual cross-country skiing race held in Sweden, covering a distance of approximately 90 kilometers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual ski jumping competition held in Japan?

  1. Holmenkollen Ski Festival

  2. Four Hills Tournament

  3. FIS Ski Jumping World Cup

  4. Sapporo Snow Festival
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sapporo Snow Festival is an annual winter festival held in Sapporo, Japan, featuring snow sculptures, ice sculptures, and various winter sports activities.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual cross-country skiing race held in Switzerland?

  1. Vasaloppet

  2. Holmenkollen Ski Festival

  3. Birkebeinerrennet

  4. Engadin Ski Marathon
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Engadin Ski Marathon is an annual cross-country skiing race held in Switzerland, covering a distance of approximately 42 kilometers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the tournament that is considered the most prestigious in badminton?

  1. All England Open

  2. World Badminton Championships

  3. Thomas Cup

  4. Uber Cup
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports event is the most expensive to host?

  1. Indian Premier League

  2. Cricket World Cup

  3. Hockey World Cup

  4. Commonwealth Games
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Explanation

The Indian Premier League is the most expensive sports event to host in India. The total cost of hosting the 2020 IPL season was estimated to be around $100 million.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual basketball tournament held in March in the United States?

  1. NCAA Tournament

  2. NBA Finals

  3. All-Star Game

  4. Summer League
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Explanation

The NCAA Tournament is an annual basketball tournament held in March in the United States. It is the most popular college basketball tournament in the country.

Multiple choice

What is the highest governing body for table tennis in the world?

  1. International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)

  2. World Table Tennis (WTT)

  3. European Table Tennis Union (ETTU)

  4. Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is the highest governing body for table tennis in the world.