General Awareness

Sports Venues and Events

1,310 Questions

Attempt these general awareness questions focusing on international sports venues and historical events. The topics cover famous cricket stadiums, global multi sport events, and locations. This quiz is highly beneficial for SSC, banking, and railway exam preparation.

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Sports Venues and Events Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian city is set to host the 2025 Handball World Championship?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

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

New Delhi is set to host the 2025 Handball World Championship.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a major international sporting event that was hosted in India?

  1. The FIFA World Cup

  2. The Olympic Games

  3. The Commonwealth Games

  4. The Asian Games
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Commonwealth Games were hosted in India in 2010. The event attracted a large number of international visitors and showcased India's rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes.

Multiple choice

Which city in India is known as the "Sports Capital of India"?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

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

Kolkata is known as the "Sports Capital of India" due to its rich sporting history and the presence of numerous sports venues and clubs.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

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

Goa hosted the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017, which was a major international football tournament for players under the age of 17.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the Men's Hockey World Cup in 2018?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

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

Bhubaneswar hosted the Men's Hockey World Cup in 2018, which was a major international hockey tournament for men's national hockey teams.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the ATP World Tour Finals in 2014?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

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

New Delhi hosted the ATP World Tour Finals in 2014, which was a major international tennis tournament for the top-ranked men's tennis players in the world.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the BWF World Championships in 2017?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

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

Hyderabad hosted the BWF World Championships in 2017, which was a major international badminton tournament for the top-ranked badminton players in the world.

Multiple choice

Which Indian city hosted the Kabaddi World Cup in 2016?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

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

Ahmedabad hosted the Kabaddi World Cup in 2016, which was a major international kabaddi tournament for men's and women's national kabaddi teams.

Multiple choice

Which iconic cricket stadium in Kolkata is popularly known as 'Eden Gardens'?

  1. Eden Gardens

  2. Wankhede Stadium

  3. Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium

  4. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Eden Gardens is one of the oldest and most renowned cricket stadiums in India, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is popularly known as 'Eden Gardens' and has hosted numerous historic matches and events.

Multiple choice

Which multi-purpose stadium in Mumbai is popularly known as the 'Wankhede Stadium'?

  1. Eden Gardens

  2. Wankhede Stadium

  3. Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium

  4. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is a renowned multi-purpose stadium that has hosted numerous cricket matches and other sporting events. It is popularly known as the 'Wankhede Stadium' and is considered one of the most iconic sports venues in India.

Multiple choice

Which iconic sports venue in Chennai is popularly known as the 'M.A. Chidambaram Stadium'?

  1. Eden Gardens

  2. Wankhede Stadium

  3. Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium

  4. M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is a renowned cricket stadium that has hosted numerous historic matches and events. It is popularly known as the 'M.A. Chidambaram Stadium' and is considered one of the most iconic sports venues in India.

Multiple choice

Which multi-purpose stadium in Kolkata is popularly known as the 'Salt Lake Stadium'?

  1. Eden Gardens

  2. Salt Lake Stadium

  3. Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium

  4. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata is a renowned multi-purpose stadium that has hosted numerous football matches and other sporting events. It is popularly known as the 'Salt Lake Stadium' and is considered one of the largest stadiums in India.

Multiple choice

Which iconic sports venue in Bengaluru is popularly known as the 'M. Chinnaswamy Stadium'?

  1. Eden Gardens

  2. Wankhede Stadium

  3. Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium

  4. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is a renowned cricket stadium that has hosted numerous historic matches and events. It is popularly known as the 'M. Chinnaswamy Stadium' and is considered one of the most iconic sports venues in India.

Multiple choice

Which multi-purpose stadium in Hyderabad is popularly known as the 'Rajiv Gandhi Stadium'?

  1. Eden Gardens

  2. Wankhede Stadium

  3. Rajiv Gandhi Stadium

  4. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad is a renowned multi-purpose stadium that has hosted numerous football matches and other sporting events. It is popularly known as the 'Rajiv Gandhi Stadium' and is considered one of the largest stadiums in India.

Multiple choice

Which iconic sports venue in New Delhi is popularly known as the 'Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium'?

  1. Eden Gardens

  2. Wankhede Stadium

  3. Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium

  4. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi is a renowned cricket stadium that has hosted numerous historic matches and events. It is popularly known as the 'Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium' and is considered one of the most iconic sports venues in India.