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Multiple choice general knowledge sports

From 1930 to 1970, the Jules Rimet Trophy was awarded to the World Cup winner. Since 1974 the revised World cup designed by Silvio Gazzaniga was used. This trophy is made of 18 carat solid gold, weighing 5 kg, with a base of malachite (green coloured mineral copper carbonate). Total weight is 6.175 kg. This trophy is given away permanently to every winner.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The current FIFA World Cup trophy is NOT given away permanently to winners. It remains with FIFA and winners receive a gold-plated replica. Only the original Jules Rimet Trophy (used 1930-1970) was permanently awarded to Brazil after their third win in 1970.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The Brazilian team won the tournament for the third time in 1970, allowing them to keep the real trophy in perpetuity, as had been stipulated by Jules Rimet in 1930.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Brazil's third World Cup victory in 1970 allowed them to keep the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently, as stipulated by Jules Rimet himself. The trophy was retired and Brazil received the original, while a new trophy was introduced for the 1974 tournament onwards.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, the premier international football tournament. It is scheduled to take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in

  1. Brazil

  2. Spain

  3. South Africa

  4. China
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 2010 FIFA World Cup was hosted by South Africa, making it the first World Cup held on the African continent. The tournament took place from June 11 to July 11, 2010, across various South African cities.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The 2010 FIFA world cup final will be held in

  1. Soccer city stadium Jo'burg

  2. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium – Port Elizabeth

  3. Free State Stadium – Bloemfontein

  4. Moses Mabhida Stadium – Durban

  5. Green Point Stadium – Cape Town
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 2010 FIFA World Cup final match between Spain and Netherlands was held at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. This stadium, also known as FNB Stadium, was the largest venue for the tournament and hosted both the opening match and final.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The total prize money on offer for the tournament was confirmed by FIFA as _______, a 60 percent increase on the 2006 tournament

  1. $ 500 million

  2. $ 750 million

  3. $ 250 million

  4. $ 420 million
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

FIFA confirmed $420 million as the total prize money for the 2010 World Cup, representing a significant 60% increase compared to the 2006 tournament in Germany. This increase reflected the growing commercial value of the World Cup.