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

In which year did India host the Commonwealth Games?

  1. 2006

  2. 2010

  3. 2014

  4. 2018
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 in New Delhi.

Multiple choice

Where is the preliminary round of the APMO held?

  1. In each participating country

  2. In a different country each year

  3. At a central location

  4. Online
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The preliminary round of the APMO is held in each participating country.

Multiple choice

Where is the final round of the APMO held?

  1. In a different country each year

  2. At a central location

  3. Online

  4. In the country of the winning team
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The final round of the APMO is held in a different country each year.

Multiple choice

What is the format of the APMO competition?

  1. Individual competition

  2. Team competition

  3. Both individual and team competition

  4. Online competition
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The APMO competition is both an individual and a team competition.

Multiple choice

What are the prizes for winning the APMO competition?

  1. Gold medals, silver medals, and bronze medals

  2. Certificates and cash prizes

  3. Scholarships and research opportunities

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The prizes for winning the APMO competition include gold medals, silver medals, bronze medals, certificates, cash prizes, scholarships, and research opportunities.

Multiple choice

Which company is the official banking partner of the ISL?

  1. State Bank of India

  2. HDFC Bank

  3. ICICI Bank

  4. Axis Bank
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A Correct answer
Explanation

State Bank of India is the official banking partner of the ISL.

Multiple choice

Which company is the official health and wellness partner of the ISL?

  1. Apollo Hospitals

  2. Fortis Healthcare

  3. Max Healthcare

  4. Manipal Hospitals
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Apollo Hospitals is the official health and wellness partner of the ISL.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual series of basketball games that determines the NBA champion?

  1. NBA Finals

  2. NBA Playoffs

  3. NBA Regular Season

  4. NBA All-Star Game
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The NBA Finals is the annual series of basketball games that determines the NBA champion.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual event that brings together the best basketball players from around the world to compete in an exhibition game?

  1. NBA Finals

  2. NBA Playoffs

  3. NBA Regular Season

  4. NBA All-Star Game
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The NBA All-Star Game is the annual event that brings together the best basketball players from around the world to compete in an exhibition game.

Multiple choice

In the realm of golf, which legendary course in Scotland is considered the 'Home of Golf' and hosts the annual Open Championship, one of the four men's major golf tournaments?

  1. Royal St George's Golf Club

  2. Carnoustie Golf Links

  3. St Andrews Links

  4. Royal Troon Golf Club
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C Correct answer
Explanation

St Andrews Links, located in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, is considered the 'Home of Golf' and hosts the annual Open Championship, one of the four men's major golf tournaments, attracting golfers and fans from around the world.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Gatka Federation of India

  2. National Gatka Association of India

  3. All India Gatka Association

  4. Indian Gatka Federation
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Explanation

The Gatka Federation of India is the governing body for Gatka in India.

Multiple choice

Which golf tournament is known for its exclusive and expensive tickets?

  1. Masters Tournament

  2. British Open

  3. PGA Championship

  4. US Open
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Explanation

The Masters Tournament is known for its exclusive and expensive tickets, with tickets for the final round costing up to $1,000.

Multiple choice

Which horse race is known for its high ticket prices?

  1. Kentucky Derby

  2. Preakness Stakes

  3. Belmont Stakes

  4. Breeders' Cup
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kentucky Derby is known for its high ticket prices, with tickets for the infield costing up to $1,000.

Multiple choice

Which rugby tournament is known for its high ticket prices?

  1. Rugby World Cup

  2. Six Nations Championship

  3. Super Rugby

  4. Heineken Cup
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Explanation

The Rugby World Cup is known for its high ticket prices, with tickets for the final costing up to $1,000.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the tournament that is considered the Wimbledon of Badminton?

  1. All England Open Badminton Championships

  2. BWF World Championships

  3. Thomas Cup

  4. Uber Cup
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Explanation

The All England Open Badminton Championships is often referred to as the Wimbledon of Badminton due to its prestige and history.