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Sports MCQs

Practice Sports MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering national and international sports, major tournaments, championships, trophies, sporting events, famous players, Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Cricket, Football, Hockey and other important sports-related topics frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #221
Which sport uses a 'Caddie'?
A. Golf
B. Football
C. Cricket
D. Baseball

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A caddy assists a golfer by carrying their clubs.

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Question #222
The 'Durand Cup' is associated with:
A. Football
B. Badminton
C. Hockey
D. Cricket

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments.

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Question #223
Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
A. Qatar
B. France
C. Brazil
D. Germany

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Question #224
The 'Ranji Trophy' is the premier tournament for:
A. Cricket
B. Tennis
C. Football
D. Hockey

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Ranji Trophy is the premier first-class cricket tournament in India.

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Question #225
Which sport uses the term 'Bully-off'?
A. Tennis
B. Cricket
C. Football
D. Hockey

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A bully-off is a restart technique in hockey.

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Question #226
The 'Uber Cup' is associated with:
A. Tennis
B. Squash
C. Table Tennis
D. Badminton

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Uber Cup is the premier women's team badminton tournament.

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Question #227
The 'Thomas Cup' is associated with:
A. Badminton
B. Tennis
C. Hockey
D. Table Tennis

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Thomas Cup is the premier men's team badminton tournament.

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Question #228
Which sport uses a 'Shuttlecock'?
A. Cricket
B. Tennis
C. Badminton
D. Table Tennis

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A shuttlecock is used in badminton.

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Question #229
The 'Ashes' is a series between:
A. India and Pakistan
B. West Indies and England
C. England and Australia
D. South Africa and New Zealand

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Ashes is a legendary Test cricket series played between England and Australia.

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Question #230
Which of these is a term used in Cricket?
A. Penalty Corner
B. Dribbling
C. LBW
D. Checkmate

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
LBW (Leg Before Wicket) is a method of dismissal in cricket.

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Question #231
The 'Davis Cup' is for:
A. Football
B. Golf
C. Cricket
D. Tennis

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Davis Cup is the premier men's team tennis competition.

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Question #232
The 'BCCI' was founded in:
A. 1947
B. 1950
C. 1983
D. 1928

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was founded in 1928.

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Question #233
The 'Vijay Hazare Trophy' is for:
A. Football
B. Hockey
C. Cricket
D. Basketball

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is a List A cricket tournament in India.

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Question #234
The 'Fed Cup' is for:
A. Men's Tennis
B. Women's Hockey
C. Women's Tennis
D. Women's Badminton

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Fed Cup (now Billie Jean King Cup) is the premier women's team tennis tournament.

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Question #235
The 'Ryder Cup' is held every:
A. Three years
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Four years

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Ryder Cup is a biennial (every two years) golf competition.

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Question #236
The 'Golden Slam' in Tennis refers to winning all four majors and what else in a single year?
A. Masters 1000
B. World Tour Finals
C. Davis Cup
D. Olympic Gold

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A Golden Slam is achieved by winning all four Grand Slams and the Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year.

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Question #237
What is the official motto of the Olympic Games as of 2026?
A. Veni, Vidi, Vici
B. Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter
C. Citius, Altius, Fortius
D. Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
In 2021 the IOC added 'Communiter' (Together) to the original 'Citius, Altius, Fortius', making the official motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter'.

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Question #238
Which country won the maximum number of gold medals in the 2024 Summer Olympics?
A. China
B. United States
C. Australia
D. France

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The United States topped the gold medal tally at the Paris 2024 Olympics with 40 golds, closely followed by China with 40 golds but fewer total medals.

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Question #239
The Asian Games are held at an interval of how many years?
A. 3 years
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 4 years

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Asian Games, organised by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), are a quadrennial multi-sport event held every four years.

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Question #240
Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic medal?
A. K. D. Jadhav
B. Norman Pritchard
C. Milkha Singh
D. Leander Paes

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
K. D. Jadhav won India's first individual Olympic medal – a bronze in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Norman Pritchard won medals for India in 1900 but later it was considered under Great Britain in some records; however Jadhav is officially recognised as the first individual medallist for independent India.

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