The word 'Olympics' is derived from which mountain? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The word 'Olympics' is derived from which mountain?

A. Mount Parnassus

B. Mount Athos

C. Mount Olympus

D. Mount Othrys

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Olympic Games are named after Mount Olympus, the home of the Greek gods, and were originally held in Olympia, Greece.

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The 'MCC' (Marylebone Cricket Club) is based at which ground?

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B. Lord's

C. The Oval

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is based at Lord's Cricket Ground in London and is the guardian of the Laws of Cricket.

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B. A century

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