Quiz Of Games And Sports (By Vikram Sir)

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    P.V. Sindhu was recently in news, associated with which of the following sports? 

    • Tennis 
    •  Badminton 
    • Chess 
    • Football
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Curated by Vikram Sir, this quiz explores key historical moments in sports, including the inception of the Olympic Games and the Asian Games, and delves into famous sports like badminton and cricket.

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  • 2. 

     The term 'Grad Slam' is associated with: 

    •  Football 

    • Swimming 

    • Lawn Tennis

    •  Chess

    Correct Answer
    A. Lawn Tennis
    Explanation
    The term 'Grad Slam' is associated with Lawn Tennis.

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  • 3. 

    'Ryder Cup' is awarded to the players of - 

    • Baseball 

    • Basket ball 

    • Cricket

    •  Golf

    Correct Answer
    A.  Golf
    Explanation
    The Ryder Cup is awarded to the players of golf. The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. It is one of the most prestigious events in golf and has a long history dating back to 1927. The competition consists of various match play formats, with players representing their respective teams. The winning team is awarded the Ryder Cup trophy, making golf the correct answer.

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  • 4. 

    2022 FIFA World Cup would be held in 

    •  France 

    • Qatar 

    • Russia 

    • India

    Correct Answer
    A. Qatar 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Qatar. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be held in Qatar.

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  • 5. 

    FIBA is related with which sport?

    •  Badminton

    •  Basketball

    • Football

    • Lawn Tennis

    Correct Answer
    A.  Basketball
    Explanation
    The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) is the world governing body for basketball.

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  • 6. 

    Which award is given for excellence in sports? 

    •  Jamnalal Bajaj 

    •  Arjuna 

    • Jnanpith 

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A.  Arjuna 
    Explanation
    The Arjuna Award is given for excellence in sports.

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  • 7. 

    Between which countries is Ashes trophy played?

    • Australia and England

    • Australia and India

    • Australia and West Indies

    • South Africa and Australia

    Correct Answer
    A. Australia and England
    Explanation
    The first Test match between England and Australia was played in 1877.

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  • 8. 

    Which term is commonly used in Badminton and Volleyball?

    • Dribble

    • Double

    • Deuce

    • Dummy

    Correct Answer
    A. Deuce
    Explanation
    Deuce is the correct answer because it is a term commonly used in both Badminton and Volleyball. In Badminton, deuce refers to a situation where the score is tied at 10-10 or higher, requiring a two-point lead to win the game. In Volleyball, deuce is used to describe a situation where the score is tied at 24-24 or higher, again requiring a two-point lead to win the set.

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  • 9. 

    When did India win its first Olympic hockey gold?

    • 1932

    • 1933

    • 1928

    • 1930

    Correct Answer
    A. 1932
    Explanation
    India won its first Olympic hockey gold in 1932.

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  • 10. 

    Subroto Cup is associated with the game of 

    • Hockey 

    •  Polo 

    • Football 

    •  Badminton

    Correct Answer
    A. Football 
    Explanation
    Subroto Cup is a famous football tournament in India. It is named after Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee, who was the Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. The tournament is organized for school teams and is one of the largest football competitions in Asia. It aims to promote football at the grassroots level and provide a platform for young talent to showcase their skills. Many renowned football players have participated in the Subroto Cup in their early years, making it a prestigious event in the Indian football calendar.

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  • 11. 

    Which of the following Cups is associated with game of Hockey? 

    •  Agha Khan Cup 

    •  DCM Trophy 

    • Derby Trophy

    • Davis Cup 

    Correct Answer
    A.  Agha Khan Cup 
    Explanation
    The Agha Khan Cup is associated with the game of hockey.

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  • 12. 

    In which year Asian Games were started?

    • 1951

    • 1952

    • 1953

    • 1955

    Correct Answer
    A. 1951
    Explanation
    The Asian Games were started in 1951.

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  • 13. 

    How many teams participated in FIFA World Cup organized in Russia from 14 June-15 July, 2018 ? 

    • 32

    • 34

    • 36

    • 38

    Correct Answer
    A. 32
    Explanation
    32 teams participated in the FIFA World Cup organized in Russia from 14 June-15 July, 2018.

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  • 14. 

     Where are the headquarters of the International Olympics Committee located? 

    •  Italy 

    • Switzerland 

    • Belgium 

    • India

    Correct Answer
    A. Switzerland 
    Explanation
    The headquarters of the International Olympics Committee are located in Switzerland.

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  • 15. 

    First Olympic Games was held in _______

    • England

    • Greece

    • Australia

    • Jamacia

    Correct Answer
    A. Greece
    Explanation
    The first Olympic Games were held in Greece. This is because the ancient Olympic Games originated in Olympia, Greece, and were held there every four years from 776 BC to 393 AD. These games were a major part of ancient Greek culture and were dedicated to the Greek gods. The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, Greece, as a tribute to the ancient tradition. Greece is therefore the correct answer as it is the historical and cultural birthplace of the Olympic Games.

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  • 16. 

    Olympic Games were first started by which country and in which year ?

    • Greece (1896)

    • France (1924)

    • Greece (1890)

    • France (1895)

    Correct Answer
    A. Greece (1896)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Greece (1896). The Olympic Games were first started by Greece in 1896. Greece is considered the birthplace of the Olympic Games as they were held in ancient Greece from the 8th century BCE to the 4th century CE. The modern Olympic Games were revived by Pierre de Coubertin, a French educator, in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

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  • 17. 

    Vijay hazare trophy is related to which sport?

    • Chess

    • Cricket

    • Basketball

    • Volleyball

    Correct Answer
    A. Cricket
    Explanation
    Vijay Hazare Trophy is also known as Ranji One Day Trophy.

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  • 18. 

     Who among the following sports personalities was the first to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award? 

    • Sachin Tendulkar 

    • Geet Sethi 

    •  Viswanathan Anand

    • Sunil Gavaskar

    Correct Answer
    A.  Viswanathan Anand
    Explanation
    Viswanathan Anand was the first sports personality to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

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  • 19. 

    2022 Asian games would be held in 

    • China

    • India

    • Japan

    • Paris

    Correct Answer
    A. China
    Explanation
    The correct answer is China because China has been selected as the host country for the 2022 Asian games. This means that the games will be held in China.

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  • 20. 

    In which year Olympic Games were cancelled because of World War I ?

    • 1916

    • 1918

    • 1919

    • 1920

    Correct Answer
    A. 1916
    Explanation
    The Olympic Games were cancelled in 1916 due to World War I. The war caused major disruptions and made it impossible to hold the games that year. Many countries were involved in the war, and resources and attention were focused on the conflict rather than on organizing and participating in the Olympics. The cancellation of the games in 1916 was a reflection of the global impact of World War I and the priority given to the war effort over sporting events.

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