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

Which upcoming international boxing tournament is scheduled to be held in India in 2023?

  1. World Boxing Championships

  2. Asian Boxing Championships

  3. Commonwealth Games

  4. Olympic Games
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 2023 Asian Boxing Championships are scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India, from March 15 to 26, 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Parsi business association is responsible for organizing the annual Parsi Sports Festival?

  1. Bombay Parsi Punchayet

  2. Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman

  3. Parsi Chamber of Commerce

  4. Parsi Gymkhana
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Parsi Gymkhana was established in 1885 and is responsible for organizing the annual Parsi Sports Festival.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first professional esports league?

  1. The Korean e-Sports Association (KeSPA)

  2. The World Cyber Games (WCG)

  3. The Major League Gaming (MLG)

  4. The Electronic Sports League (ESL)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Korean e-Sports Association (KeSPA) was founded in 2000 and is considered to be the first professional esports league, overseeing the development of esports in South Korea.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first Dota 2 International tournament?

  1. The International 2011

  2. The International 2012

  3. The International 2013

  4. The International 2014
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Explanation

The International 2011 was the first Dota 2 International tournament, held in Cologne, Germany, and featured a prize pool of $1.6 million.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first League of Legends World Championship?

  1. Season 1 World Championship

  2. Season 2 World Championship

  3. Season 3 World Championship

  4. Season 4 World Championship
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Explanation

The Season 1 World Championship was the first League of Legends World Championship, held in Jönköping, Sweden, in 2011.

Multiple choice

Which esport has the largest prize pool in history?

  1. Dota 2

  2. League of Legends

  3. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

  4. Fortnite
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dota 2 holds the record for the largest prize pool in esports history, with The International 2021 featuring a prize pool of over $40 million.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest esports organization in the world?

  1. Cloud9

  2. Team SoloMid

  3. Evil Geniuses

  4. Fnatic
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cloud9 is the largest esports organization in the world, with teams competing in various esports titles and a global presence.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual esports event that brings together the best teams from around the world to compete in various esports titles?

  1. The International

  2. The World Cyber Games

  3. The Electronic Sports World Convention

  4. DreamHack
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The International is the annual esports event that brings together the best teams from around the world to compete in Dota 2.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual camel race held in the United Arab Emirates?

  1. Dubai Camel Race

  2. Abu Dhabi Camel Race

  3. Sharjah Camel Race

  4. Al Ain Camel Race
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Al Ain Camel Race is an annual camel race held in the United Arab Emirates.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual sandboarding competition held in Huacachina, Peru?

  1. Huacachina Sandboarding Competition

  2. Nazca Sandboarding Competition

  3. Paracas Sandboarding Competition

  4. Ica Sandboarding Competition
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Huacachina Sandboarding Competition is an annual sandboarding competition held in Huacachina, Peru.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest esports arena in the world?

  1. Mercedes-Benz Arena

  2. Madison Square Garden

  3. Esports Stadium Arlington

  4. Allianz Arena
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Esports Stadium Arlington is the largest esports arena in the world, with a capacity of over 10,000 spectators.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the esports venue located in Las Vegas, Nevada?

  1. Esports Arena Las Vegas

  2. HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas

  3. Millennium Esports Complex

  4. Wynn Esports Arena
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas is a state-of-the-art esports venue located in the Luxor Hotel and Casino.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the esports venue located in Los Angeles, California?

  1. Esports Arena Los Angeles

  2. HyperX Esports Arena Los Angeles

  3. Millennium Esports Complex

  4. Wynn Esports Arena
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Esports Arena Los Angeles is a state-of-the-art esports venue located in the Santa Monica neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest athletics competition in India?

  1. National Games of India

  2. Indian Athletics Championships

  3. Federation Cup

  4. Asian Athletics Championships
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Games of India was first held in 1924, making it the oldest athletics competition in the country.

Multiple choice

The Indian Athletics Championships is organized by which body?

  1. Athletics Federation of India

  2. Sports Authority of India

  3. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

  4. Indian Olympic Association
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is the governing body for athletics in India and is responsible for organizing the Indian Athletics Championships.