Sports GK Set: 1
Sports General Knowledge
Q51. Which city hosted the Asian Games in 2006 ?
Ans: Doha, Qatar, Doha hosted the 15th Asian Games in 2006.
Q52. In which country were the Commonwealth Games held in 2010 ?
Ans: India (Delhi), The 19th Commonwealth Games were held in Delhi, India.
Q53. Which country has won the Cricket World Cup the most times ?
Ans: Australia has won the ICC Cricket World Cup 5 times (1975, 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007).
Q54. Which country has won the Football World Cup the most times ?
Ans: Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup 5 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002).
Q55. Which country has hosted the Commonwealth Games the most times ?
Ans: Australia, Australia – 5 times, Canada – 3 times, England / UK – multiple times, Australia leads with 5 editions, hosting the Commonwealth Games more times than any other country.
Q56. First Olympic Games (Modern Era) were held in:
Ans: Athens, Greece – 1896, The modern Olympic Games began in Athens in 1896, organized by Pierre de Coubertin, reviving the ancient Olympic tradition of Greece.
Q57. Which country hosted the first Football World Cup ?
Ans: Uruguay (1930), Uruguay hosted and also won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930.
Q58. In which year was the Cricket World Cup first hosted by West Indies ?
Ans: 1975, The 1st ICC Cricket World Cup was held in the West Indies in 1975.
Q59. In which year were the Olympic Games cancelled due to World War I ?
Answ: 1916, The 1916 Berlin Olympics were cancelled because of World War I.
Q60. Which term is commonly used in both Badminton and Volleyball ?
Ans: Deuce is used to indicate a tie at match-point or 20–20/24–24, requiring a 2-point lead to win.
Q61. In which year was the Football World Cup held in France ?
Ans: 1998, France hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1998, which they also won.
Q62. Where did the game of Badminton originate?
Ans: England, Badminton originated from “Poona” in India and was developed into a modern sport in England.
Q63. Which is the oldest football club in India?
Ans: Mohun Bagan, founded in 1889, is India’s oldest football club.
Q64. When is National Sports Day of India celebrated ?
Ans: 29 August, It marks the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
Q65. “Queensberry Rules” is the name given to the rules in which sport ?
Ans: Boxing, The Marquess of Queensberry Rules form the modern code of boxing.
Q66. What is the national sport of the USA?
Ans: Baseball is considered the national sport of the United States.
Q67. Name the first Indian woman athlete to win a gold medal at Asian Games.
Ans: Kamaljeet Sandhu won gold in 400m at the 1970 Bangkok Asian Games.
Q68. Who was the first One Day International (ODI) cricket captain of India?
Ans: Ajit Wadekar, led India in its early ODI matches in the 1970s.
Q69. The captain of the England cricket team that won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was:
Ans: Eoin Morgan led England to its first-ever World Cup victory in 2019, defeating New Zealand in a historic final decided by a super over.
Q69. Who won the Football World Cup in 2010 ?
Ans: Spain won the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa, defeating the Netherlands in the final.
Q70. Eden Gardens cricket stadium is in:
Ans: Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal is one of the oldest and largest cricket stadiums in India.
Q71. National sport of China is:
Ans: Table Tennis is officially recognized as China’s national sport.
Q72. Which country hosted the Cricket World Cup 2019 ?
Ans: England and Wales, The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was held across England and Wales.
Q73. Who won the Golden Ball award in FIFA World Cup 2018 ?
Ans: Luka Modriฤ (Croatia) was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the 2018 World Cup.
Q74. Who holds India’s national record in 100m sprint (10.30 seconds)?
Ans: Anil Kumar Prakash set the record of 10.30 seconds in the 100m sprint.
Q75. Who is the present chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
Ans: Thomas Bach (Germany), Thomas Bach has been IOC President since 2013.
Q76. First Indian to win a World Athletics Championship medal:
Ans: Anju Bobby George, She won bronze in long jump at the 2003 World Championships.
Q77. Where were the 36th Indian National Games in 2020 held ?
Ans: Goa hosted the 36th National Games of India in 2020.
Q78. Winner of 22nd Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2019 (Ipoh, Malaysia):
Ans: South Korea defeated Malaysia in the final to win the cup.
Q79. Next Asian Games (ASIAD 2022) host city:
Ans: Hangzhou, China is the host city for the 2022 Asian Games.
Q80. Host city for the Olympics 2024:
Ans: Paris, France will host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Q81. Cricketer who has not won Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award:
Ans: Kapil Dev, though a legendary cricketer, has not received the Khel Ratna.
Q82. Year India won its first Hockey World Cup:
Ans: 1975, India won the inaugural men’s Hockey World Cup in 1975 (Birmingham, England).
Q83. First Indian to take an international hat-trick in Test cricket:
Ans: Harbhajan Singh achieved a Test hat-trick against Australia in 2001.
Q84. Number of rings on the Olympic flag:
Ans: 5, Represents the 5 continents: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Q85. Famous tennis player Stefan Edberg belongs to:
Ans: Sweden, Stefan Edberg is a former world No.1 tennis player from Sweden.
Q86. Total number of Olympic gold medals won by Indian Hockey Team:
Ans: 8, India has won 8 Olympic gold medals in hockey (1928–1980).
Q87. Number of players on each side in a baseball match:
An: 9 players, Each baseball team fields 9 players on the field.
Q88. Winner of FIFA World Cup 2018:
Ans: France defeated Croatia 4–2 in the 2018 World Cup final.
Q89. Wankhede Stadium is located in:
Ans: Mumbai, Maharashtra, Home ground of the Mumbai Indians IPL team.
Q90. Number of nations that participated in 2016 Rio Olympics:
Ans: 206 National Olympic Committees took part in Rio 2016.
Q91. Winner of Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2012:
Ans: India defeated Australia to win the 2012 U19 World Cup.
Q92. Host city for Olympics 2024:
Ans: Paris, France, Paris is the host city for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Q93. Cricketer who has not won Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award:
Ans: Kapil Dev, Legendary Indian captain, yet not awarded Khel Ratna.
Q94. Year India won its first Hockey World Cup:
Ans: 1975, India won in 1975, Birmingham, England.
Q95. First team to tour India:
Ans: England (1889 - 90), The English team was the first foreign side to tour India.
Q96. Highest score in a Test innings:
Ans: 952 runs (by England vs. Australia, 1938), England holds the record for the highest team total in a Test innings.
Q97. Length of a cricket pitch:
Ans: 22 yards (20.12 meters), Standard cricket pitch length between wickets.
Q98. Number of international cricket grounds in India:
Ans: 52, India has 52 recognized international cricket venues.
Q99. Largest cricket ground in England:
Ans: Lord’s, London (Capacity: 28,000), Known as the “Home of Cricket.”
Q100. Size & Weight of a cricket ball:
Ans: Men cricket ball size : 22.5 to 22.9cm , women cricket ball size : 21 to 22.5 cm. Women’s Cricket Ball: Weight: 155.9 - 163 g, Women’s Cricket Ball: Weight: 140 g to 151 g. Standard weight for men’s cricket ball in international matches.