General Awareness

Sports Venues and Events

1,449 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 state-of-the-art boxing arena in Kolkata was inaugurated in 2017?

  1. Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports

  2. Salt Lake Stadium

  3. Eden Gardens

  4. Khudiram Anushilan Kendra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, a modern boxing arena, was inaugurated in Kolkata, India, in 2017.

Multiple choice

In which city was the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, a notable boxing venue, located?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Visakhapatnam

  3. Vijayawada

  4. Guntur
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, a prominent boxing venue, was situated in Hyderabad, India.

Multiple choice

Which boxing venue in Chennai hosted the 2019 Asian Boxing Championships?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

  2. Chennai Trade Centre

  3. Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium

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

The Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Chennai, India, hosted the 2019 Asian Boxing Championships.

Multiple choice

In which city was the Balewadi Sports Complex, a boxing venue, located?

  1. Pune

  2. Mumbai

  3. Nagpur

  4. Aurangabad
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Balewadi Sports Complex, which includes a boxing venue, is situated in Pune, India.

Multiple choice

Which boxing venue in Guwahati hosted the 2017 AIBA Women's Youth World Boxing Championships?

  1. Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium

  2. Sarusajai Stadium

  3. Nehru Stadium

  4. RG Baruah Sports Complex
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Nehru Stadium in Guwahati, India, hosted the 2017 AIBA Women's Youth World Boxing Championships.

Multiple choice

In which city was the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, a boxing venue, located?

  1. Bengaluru

  2. Mysuru

  3. Mangaluru

  4. Hubballi-Dharwad
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, a boxing venue, is situated in Bengaluru, India.

Multiple choice

Which city in India hosted the 2015 AIBA World Boxing Championships?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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Correct answer
Explanation

The 2015 AIBA World Boxing Championships were held in Doha, Qatar, not in India.

Multiple choice

In which city was the Dr. SPM Stadium, a boxing venue, located?

  1. Vijayawada

  2. Visakhapatnam

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Guntur
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Dr. SPM Stadium, a boxing venue, is situated in Vijayawada, India.

Multiple choice

Which boxing venue in Bhopal hosted the 2018 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships?

  1. Lal Parade Ground

  2. Bhopal Haat Ground

  3. Tatya Tope Stadium

  4. Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal, India, hosted the 2018 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships.

Multiple choice

In which city was the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex, a boxing venue, located?

  1. Gurgaon

  2. Faridabad

  3. Rohtak

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

The Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex, which includes a boxing venue, is situated in Gurgaon, India.

Multiple choice

Which cricket stadium in India is known as the 'Mecca of Cricket'?

  1. Eden Gardens, Kolkata

  2. Lord's Cricket Ground, London

  3. Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia

  4. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is widely regarded as the 'Mecca of Cricket' in India. It has hosted numerous historic matches and is known for its electrifying atmosphere.

Multiple choice

Which stadium in India is the largest cricket stadium by seating capacity?

  1. Eden Gardens, Kolkata

  2. Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia

  3. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

  4. Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is the largest cricket stadium in India by seating capacity, with a capacity of over 132,000 spectators.

Multiple choice

Which football stadium in India is known as the 'Salt Lake Stadium'?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi

  2. Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata

  3. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai

  4. Fatorda Stadium, Margao
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata is also known as the 'Salt Lake Stadium'. It is the largest football stadium in India and has hosted numerous international and domestic football matches.

Multiple choice

Which hockey stadium in India is the largest by seating capacity?

  1. Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi

  2. Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela

  3. Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar

  4. Punjab Hockey Stadium, Mohali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela is the largest hockey stadium in India by seating capacity, with a capacity of over 20,000 spectators.

Multiple choice

Which sports venue in India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi

  2. Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata

  3. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai

  4. Sri Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games. It is a multi-purpose stadium that has hosted numerous sporting events and concerts.