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 of the following is the oldest football stadium in India?

  1. Cooperage Ground

  2. Eden Gardens

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

  4. Salt Lake Stadium
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Cooperage Ground in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is the oldest football stadium in India. It was established in 1893 and has hosted numerous international football matches.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest tennis stadium in India?

  1. Madras Gymkhana Club

  2. Bombay Gymkhana Club

  3. Calcutta Gymkhana Club

  4. Bangalore Gymkhana Club
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Madras Gymkhana Club in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is the oldest tennis stadium in India. It was established in 1884 and has hosted numerous international tennis tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest hockey stadium in India?

  1. National Stadium

  2. Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

  3. Kalinga Stadium

  4. Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium
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National Stadium in New Delhi is the oldest hockey stadium in India. It was established in 1933 and has hosted numerous international hockey tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest badminton stadium in India?

  1. Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy

  2. Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy

  3. SAI Badminton Academy

  4. Gopichand Academy of Badminton
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Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in Bangalore, Karnataka, is the oldest badminton stadium in India. It was established in 1988 and has hosted numerous international badminton tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest golf course in India?

  1. Royal Calcutta Golf Club

  2. Bombay Presidency Golf Club

  3. Madras Golf Club

  4. Bangalore Golf Club
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Royal Calcutta Golf Club in Kolkata, West Bengal, is the oldest golf course in India. It was established in 1829 and has hosted numerous international golf tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest horse racing track in India?

  1. Royal Calcutta Turf Club

  2. Madras Race Club

  3. Bombay Race Club

  4. Bangalore Turf Club
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Explanation

Royal Calcutta Turf Club in Kolkata, West Bengal, is the oldest horse racing track in India. It was established in 1847 and has hosted numerous international horse racing events.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest cycling velodrome in India?

  1. National Cycling Velodrome

  2. IGP Velodrome

  3. SAI Velodrome

  4. Netaji Subhas National Velodrome
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National Cycling Velodrome in Delhi is the oldest cycling velodrome in India. It was established in 1983 and has hosted numerous international cycling events.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest shooting range in India?

  1. Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range

  2. Balewadi Shooting Range

  3. Tughlakabad Shooting Range

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Shooting Range
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Explanation

Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi is the oldest shooting range in India. It was established in 1982 and has hosted numerous international shooting competitions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest archery range in India?

  1. Yamuna Sports Complex Archery Range

  2. SAI Archery Range

  3. Netaji Subhas National Archery Range

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Archery Range
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Yamuna Sports Complex Archery Range in Delhi is the oldest archery range in India. It was established in 1984 and has hosted numerous international archery tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which renowned sports museum in Tokyo, Japan, showcases the history of Japanese sports and hosts interactive exhibits?

  1. Tokyo National Museum

  2. Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

  3. National Museum of Nature and Science

  4. Japan Sports Museum
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Explanation

The Japan Sports Museum in Tokyo is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of sports in Japan. It features interactive exhibits, historical artifacts, and information on various sports.

Multiple choice

In which city is the Shanghai Sports Museum located, housing exhibits on Chinese sports history and achievements?

  1. Beijing

  2. Shanghai

  3. Guangzhou

  4. Shenzhen
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Explanation

The Shanghai Sports Museum is situated in Shanghai, China. It showcases the history of sports in China, including notable achievements, athletes, and major sporting events.

Multiple choice

Which museum in Seoul, South Korea, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of Korean sports and athletes?

  1. National Museum of Korea

  2. Seoul Museum of Art

  3. War Memorial of Korea

  4. Korean Sports Museum
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Explanation

The Korean Sports Museum in Seoul, South Korea, is a comprehensive museum that houses exhibits on the history of Korean sports, achievements of athletes, and major sporting events.

Multiple choice

Where can you find the Sports Museum of India, which exhibits artifacts, trophies, and information related to Indian sports?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai
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The Sports Museum of India is located in New Delhi, India. It showcases the history of Indian sports, achievements of athletes, and significant sporting events through artifacts, trophies, and interactive displays.

Multiple choice

Which city in Malaysia is home to the National Sports Museum, featuring exhibits on Malaysian sports history and achievements?

  1. Kuala Lumpur

  2. Penang

  3. Johor Bahru

  4. Kota Kinabalu
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The National Sports Museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Malaysian sports, including notable athletes, major sporting events, and achievements.

Multiple choice

In which city is the Singapore Sports Museum located, showcasing the history of sports in Singapore and honoring its sporting heroes?

  1. Singapore

  2. Jakarta

  3. Bangkok

  4. Manila
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The Singapore Sports Museum is situated in Singapore. It houses exhibits on the history of sports in Singapore, achievements of athletes, and major sporting events, celebrating the contributions of Singaporean sports personalities.