General Awareness

Sports Records and History

2,809 Questions

Sports records and history questions focus on legendary athletes, championship winners, and historic milestones. Topics include tennis Grand Slams, Formula One records, and boxing titles. These details are vital for scoring well in the general awareness section of competitive exams.

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Sports Records and History Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following players had the most strikeouts in the 2021 MLB season?

  1. Gerrit Cole

  2. Max Scherzer

  3. Corbin Burnes

  4. Robbie Ray

  5. Yu Darvish
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Explanation

Gerrit Cole led the MLB with 326 strikeouts in the 2021 season.

Multiple choice

Which of the following players had the lowest ERA in the 2021 MLB season?

  1. Corbin Burnes

  2. Robbie Ray

  3. Max Scherzer

  4. Gerrit Cole

  5. Yu Darvish
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Explanation

Corbin Burnes led the MLB with a 2.43 ERA in the 2021 season.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the green jersey awarded to the best sprinter in the Tour de France?

  1. Yellow Jersey

  2. Green Jersey

  3. Polka Dot Jersey

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

The Green Jersey is awarded to the best sprinter in the Tour de France.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the polka dot jersey awarded to the best climber in the Tour de France?

  1. Yellow Jersey

  2. Green Jersey

  3. Polka Dot Jersey

  4. White Jersey
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Polka Dot Jersey is awarded to the best climber in the Tour de France.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the white jersey awarded to the best young rider in the Tour de France?

  1. Yellow Jersey

  2. Green Jersey

  3. Polka Dot Jersey

  4. White Jersey
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The White Jersey is awarded to the best young rider in the Tour de France.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the yellow jersey awarded to the overall leader in the Tour de France?

  1. Yellow Jersey

  2. Green Jersey

  3. Polka Dot Jersey

  4. White Jersey
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Explanation

The Yellow Jersey is awarded to the overall leader in the Tour de France.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Wimbledon

  2. French Open

  3. US Open

  4. Australian Open
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Explanation

Wimbledon is considered the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world.

Multiple choice

Which boxer holds the record for the most gold medals won at the World Boxing Championships?

  1. Felix Savon

  2. Vasyl Lomachenko

  3. Guillermo Rigondeaux

  4. Zou Shiming
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Explanation

Felix Savon of Cuba holds the record for the most gold medals won at the World Boxing Championships, with a total of six gold medals won between 1986 and 2000.

Multiple choice

Which weight class is considered the most prestigious in the World Boxing Championships?

  1. Heavyweight

  2. Middleweight

  3. Lightweight

  4. Flyweight
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Explanation

The heavyweight division is considered the most prestigious weight class in the World Boxing Championships, as it is the heaviest weight class and often features the most powerful and skilled boxers.

Multiple choice

Which boxer is known as the 'Greatest of All Time' in the World Boxing Championships?

  1. Muhammad Ali

  2. Joe Louis

  3. Sugar Ray Robinson

  4. Jack Dempsey
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Explanation

Muhammad Ali is widely regarded as the 'Greatest of All Time' in the World Boxing Championships, having won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Olympics and a gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 1964 Olympics.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the greatest tennis player of all time?

  1. Roger Federer

  2. Rafael Nadal

  3. Novak Djokovic

  4. Serena Williams
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Explanation

Roger Federer is often considered the greatest tennis player of all time due to his exceptional skills, longevity, and dominance in the sport.

Multiple choice

Who is the all-time leading goal scorer in the Formula One World Championship?

  1. Lewis Hamilton

  2. Michael Schumacher

  3. Sebastian Vettel

  4. Fernando Alonso
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Explanation

Lewis Hamilton is the all-time leading goal scorer in the Formula One World Championship with 103 wins.

Multiple choice

Who is the all-time leading winner of the Tour de France?

  1. Lance Armstrong

  2. Eddy Merckx

  3. Bernard Hinault

  4. Miguel Indurain
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Explanation

Lance Armstrong has the most Tour de France victories with seven wins, although his titles were later stripped due to doping violations.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports magazine is the oldest and most widely circulated?

  1. Sportstar

  2. The Hindu

  3. The Times of India

  4. India Today
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Explanation

Sportstar is the oldest and most widely circulated sports magazine in India. It was founded in 1970 and is published by The Hindu Group.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports channel is the most popular?

  1. Star Sports

  2. Sony ESPN

  3. Zee Sports

  4. Ten Sports
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Explanation

Star Sports is the most popular sports channel in India. It is owned by The Walt Disney Company India and broadcasts a variety of sports events, including cricket, football, tennis, and kabaddi.