Game and Sports MCQs for Competitive Exams

Game and Sports MCQs questions for Competitive Exams. Important questions from previous year General Knowledge question paper.

Medium: English

Game and Sports Questions

Question 1: In which year did the Olympic Games begin?

(A) 1896
(B) 1900
(C) 1920
(D) 1936

Answer
Answer: (A) 1896
Explanation: The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

Question 2: How often is the FIFA World Cup Football Tournament held?

(A) 2 years
(B) 3 years
(C) 4 years
(D) 5 years

Answer
Answer: (C) 4 years
Explanation: The FIFA World Cup is held every four years.

Question 3: “Uber Cup” is associated with which sport?

(A) Cricket
(B) Tennis
(C) Badminton
(D) Football

Answer
Answer: (C) Badminton
Explanation: The Uber Cup is awarded in the Women’s Badminton Team Championship.

Question 4: In which year did India win its first Cricket World Cup?

(A) 1975
(B) 1983
(C) 1987
(D) 1996

Answer
Answer: (B) 1983
Explanation: India won its first Cricket World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev.

Question 5: Which tournament is NOT included in the Grand Slam of tennis?

(A) Wimbledon
(B) Australian Open
(C) French Open
(D) Davis Cup

Answer
Answer: (D) Davis Cup
Explanation: The Grand Slam in tennis includes four major tournaments: Wimbledon, Australian Open, French Open, and US Open.

Question 6: The “Arjuna Award” is given for excellence in which field?

(A) Literature
(B) Sports
(C) Music
(D) Science

Answer
Answer: (B) Sports
Explanation: The Arjuna Award is given for outstanding achievements in Indian sports.

Question 7: In which sport did India win its first Olympic gold medal?

(A) Hockey
(B) Wrestling
(C) Boxing
(D) Athletics

Answer
Answer: (A) Hockey
Explanation: India won its first Olympic gold medal in hockey in 1928.

Question 8: Who is a famous Indian racer in Formula 1 racing?

(A) Sachin Tendulkar
(B) Viswanathan Anand
(C) Narain Karthikeyan
(D) Leander Paes

Answer
Answer: (C) Narain Karthikeyan
Explanation: Narain Karthikeyan is India’s first Formula 1 racer.

Question 9: “Thomas Cup” is associated with which sport?

(A) Table Tennis
(B) Badminton
(C) Football
(D) Hockey

Answer
Answer: (B) Badminton
Explanation: The Thomas Cup is awarded in the Men’s Badminton Team Championship.

Question 10: Viswanathan Anand is associated with which sport?

(A) Tennis
(B) Football
(C) Chess
(D) Badminton

Answer
Answer: (C) Chess
Explanation: Viswanathan Anand is a famous Indian chess player and a former World Chess Champion.

Question-11: “Roland Garros” is associated with which sport?

(A) Cricket
(B) Badminton
(C) Football
(D) Tennis

Answer
Answer: (D) Tennis
Explanation: Roland Garros is another name for the French Open tennis tournament.

Question-12: In which year did the Asian Games begin?

(A) 1948
(B) 1951
(C) 1960
(D) 1965

Answer
Answer: (B) 1951
Explanation: The first Asian Games were held in 1951 in New Delhi, India.

Question-13: Which Indian batsman scored the first triple century in Test cricket?

(A) Sachin Tendulkar
(B) Sourav Ganguly
(C) Virender Sehwag
(D) Rahul Dravid

Answer
Answer: (C) Virender Sehwag
Explanation: Virender Sehwag scored the first triple century for India in Test cricket in 2004 against Pakistan.

Question-14: Which country has won the FIFA World Cup the most times?

(A) Argentina
(B) Germany
(C) Italy
(D) Brazil

Answer
Answer: (D) Brazil
Explanation: Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup the most times, with a total of 5 victories.

Question-15: How many balls are bowled in an over in cricket?

(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) 7

Answer
Answer: (C) 6
Explanation: An over in cricket consists of 6 balls.

Question-16: How many players are there in a football team?

(A) 9
(B) 10
(C) 11
(D) 12

Answer
Answer: (C) 11
Explanation: A football team consists of 11 players, including a goalkeeper.

Question-17: How many categories is wrestling divided into in the Olympic Games?

(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) 7

Answer
Answer: (D) 7
Explanation: Wrestling in the Olympics is divided into seven weight categories for both men and women.

Question-18: The ‘Davis Cup’ in tennis is awarded for?

(A) Individual male players
(B) Men’s team championship
(C) Women’s team championship
(D) Mixed doubles

Answer
Answer: (B) Men’s team championship
Explanation: The Davis Cup is awarded for the men’s team tennis championship.

Question-19: In which country is ‘Wimbledon’ held?

(A) USA
(B) France
(C) England
(D) Australia

Answer
Answer: (C) England
Explanation: The Wimbledon Tennis Championship is held in London, England.

Question-20: ‘Ranji Trophy’ in India is associated with which sport?

(A) Hockey
(B) Cricket
(C) Football
(D) Badminton

Answer
Answer: (B) Cricket
Explanation: The Ranji Trophy is a domestic cricket championship in India.

Question 31: “Team India” is associated with which sport?

(A) Football
(B) Badminton
(C) Cricket
(D) Hockey

Answer
Answer: (C) Cricket
Explanation: “Team India” refers to the Indian cricket team.

Question 32: Rafael Nadal is associated with which sport?

(A) Football
(B) Tennis
(C) Golf
(D) Hockey

Answer
Answer: (B) Tennis
Explanation: Rafael Nadal is a famous Spanish tennis player and has won multiple Grand Slam titles.

Question 33: What does ‘hat-trick’ mean in football?

(A) Scoring three goals
(B) Scoring two goals
(C) Scoring one goal
(D) Scoring four goals

Answer
Answer: (A) Scoring three goals
Explanation: In football, a ‘hat-trick’ means a player has scored three goals in a single match.

Question 34: The ‘Yellow Jersey’ for the winner is associated with which sport?

(A) Football
(B) Cycling
(C) Tennis
(D) Hockey

Answer
Answer: (B) Cycling
Explanation: The ‘Yellow Jersey’ is awarded to the leading cyclist in the Tour de France race.

Question 35: Who was the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team in the 2022 Women’s World Cup?

(A) Mithali Raj
(B) Harmanpreet Kaur
(C) Smriti Mandhana
(D) Jhulan Goswami

Answer
Answer: (B) Harmanpreet Kaur
Explanation: Harmanpreet Kaur led the Indian women’s cricket team in the 2022 Women’s World Cup.

Question 36: Which Indian athlete won the first gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2021?

(A) P. V. Sindhu
(B) Neeraj Chopra
(C) Bajrang Punia
(D) Mirabai Chanu

Answer
Answer: (B) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra won India’s first gold medal in the javelin throw event at the Tokyo Olympics 2021.

Question 37: When is National Sports Day celebrated in India?

(A) 15th August
(B) 29th August
(C) 2nd October
(D) 26th January

Answer
Answer: (B) 29th August
Explanation: In India, National Sports Day is celebrated on 29th August in honor of the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand./su_spoiler]

Question 38: In which sport is the term “dribbling” used?

(A) Hockey
(B) Cricket
(C) Tennis
(D) Football

Answer
Answer: (D) Football
Explanation: Dribbling in football refers to a player's ability to control and move the ball forward while avoiding defenders.

Question 39: In which year was the first season of IPL (Indian Premier League) played?

(A) 2007
(B) 2008
(C) 2010
(D) 2011

Answer
Answer: (B) 2008
Explanation: The first season of IPL was played in 2008, and Rajasthan Royals won the championship.

Question 40: Who won India's first Olympic medal in boxing?

(A) Vijender Singh
(B) Mary Kom
(C) Shiva Thapa
(D) Akhil Kumar

Answer
Answer: (A) Vijender Singh
Explanation: Vijender Singh won a bronze medal in boxing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, making him India’s first Olympic boxing medalist.

Question 41: What is the highest award given in the field of sports?

(A) Jnanpith Award
(B) Padma Shri Award
(C) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
(D) Bharat Bhushan Award

Answer
Answer: (C) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Explanation: The highest award given in the field of sports in India is the ‘Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.’ In 2021, the name of this award was changed from ‘Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award’ to ‘Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.’

Question 42: Which sport is Navjot Singh Sidhu associated with?

(A) Football
(B) Tennis
(C) Cricket
(D) Hockey

Answer
Answer: (C) Cricket
Explanation: Navjot Singh Sidhu is a former Indian cricketer who played for India in both Test and One-Day formats.

Question 43: What does 'Albatross' mean in golf?

(A) Scoring three strokes under par
(B) Scoring more than two strokes over par
(C) Scoring exactly par
(D) Scoring more than four strokes over par

Answer
Answer: (A) Scoring three strokes under par
Explanation: An ‘Albatross’ occurs when a player completes a golf hole three strokes under the designated number of strokes (par).

Question 44: Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic are associated with which sport?

(A) Football
(B) Golf
(C) Badminton
(D) Tennis

Answer
Answer: (D) Tennis
Explanation: These three players are considered among the greatest tennis players of all time and have won multiple Grand Slam titles.

Question 45: Who was India's first Grand Slam winner?

(A) Leander Paes
(B) Mahesh Bhupathi
(C) Sania Mirza
(D) Ramanathan Krishnan

Answer
Answer: (B) Mahesh Bhupathi
Explanation: Mahesh Bhupathi became India’s first Grand Slam winner by winning the French Open mixed doubles title in 1997.

Question 46: In which sport is the 'Bulgarian Bag' used?

(A) Wrestling
(B) Weightlifting
(C) Boxing
(D) Badminton

Answer
Answer: (A) Wrestling
Explanation: The ‘Bulgarian Bag’ is used in wrestling training to enhance endurance and strength.

Question 47: In which sport has P.V. Sindhu won an Olympic medal?

(A) Tennis
(B) Badminton
(C) Hockey
(D) Athletics

Answer
Answer: (B) Badminton
Explanation: P.V. Sindhu won a silver medal in badminton at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Question 48: In which country was the FIFA World Cup 2022 held?

(A) Qatar
(B) Brazil
(C) Russia
(D) South Africa

Answer
Answer: (A) Qatar
Explanation: The 2022 FIFA World Cup was held in Qatar, marking the first time the tournament was hosted in the Middle East.

Question 49: Who is known as the "Little Master" in Indian cricket?

(A) Kapil Dev
(B) Sachin Tendulkar
(C) Sunil Gavaskar
(D) Rahul Dravid

Answer
Answer: (C) Sunil Gavaskar
Explanation: Sunil Gavaskar is called the “Little Master” due to his exceptional batting skills and records. He was one of India’s first cricketing legends.

Question 50: Which Indian cricketer holds the record for the highest runs scored in a single Test match innings?

(A) Virat Kohli
(B) Sachin Tendulkar
(C) Rahul Dravid
(D) Sunil Gavaskar

Answer
Answer: (B) Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation: Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the highest runs scored in a single Test innings for India with his 248* against Bangladesh in 2004.

Question-51: Who was the captain of the Indian team that won the first World Cup in 1983?

A) Sunil Gavaskar
B) Kapil Dev
C) Mohammad Azharuddin
D) Sourav Ganguly

Answer
Answer: B) Kapil Dev
Explanation: Kapil Dev led the Indian team to its first World Cup victory in 1983, defeating the West Indies in the final.

Question-52: Which Indian cricketer is known by the nickname "Dada"?

A) Sachin Tendulkar
B) Sourav Ganguly
C) Rahul Dravid
D) Anil Kumble

Answer
Answer: B) Sourav Ganguly
Explanation: Sourav Ganguly is known as “Dada,” a term used in Bengali to mean elder brother.

Question-53: In which year did India win its first T20 World Cup?

A) 2005
B) 2007
C) 2011
D) 2013

Answer
Answer: B) 2007
Explanation: India won its first T20 World Cup in 2007 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Question-54: Who was the highest run-scorer for India in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup?

A) Sachin Tendulkar
B) Virat Kohli
C) Gautam Gambhir
D) Kumar Sangakkara

Answer
Answer: C) Gautam Gambhir
Explanation: Gautam Gambhir was the highest run-scorer for India in the 2011 World Cup, scoring 808 runs.

Question-55: Who was the first Indian cricketer to score a double century in a One-Day International (ODI) match?

A) Sachin Tendulkar
B) Virat Kohli
C) Rohit Sharma
D) Shikhar Dhawan

Answer
Answer: C) Rohit Sharma
Explanation: Rohit Sharma has scored three double centuries in ODI matches, with his first one coming against Australia in 2013.

Question-56: Which Indian cricketer was the first to take 10 wickets in a single Test innings?

A) Bishan Singh Bedi
B) Anil Kumble
C) Erapalli Prasanna
D) Ravi Shastri

Answer
Answer: B) Anil Kumble
Explanation: Anil Kumble achieved this rare feat in 1999 against Pakistan, taking all 10 wickets in a single innings.

Question-57: Which Indian cricketer is known as "The Wall"?

A) Sachin Tendulkar
B) Rahul Dravid
C) Virender Sehwag
D) Sunil Gavaskar

Answer
Answer: B) Rahul Dravid
Explanation: Rahul Dravid is known as “The Wall” due to his solid and dependable batting technique.

Question-58: Which Indian cricketer holds the record for the highest individual score in an ODI match?

A) Sachin Tendulkar
B) Virat Kohli
C) Rohit Sharma
D) Shikhar Dhawan

Answer
Answer: C) Rohit Sharma
Explanation: Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score in ODI cricket, scoring 264 runs.

Question-59: Which Indian bowler holds the record for the most wickets in T20 International cricket?

A) Harbhajan Singh
B) Yuvraj Singh
C) Ravi Ashwin
D) Jasprit Bumrah

Answer
Answer: C) Ravi Ashwin
Explanation: Ravi Ashwin holds the record for the most wickets for India in T20 International cricket.

Question-60: Who was the first Indian cricketer to score a century in T20 International cricket?

A) Virat Kohli
B) Suresh Raina
C) Yuvraj Singh
D) Rohit Sharma

Answer
Answer: B) Suresh Raina
Explanation: Suresh Raina was the first Indian to score a century in T20 International cricket, achieving this against South Africa in 2010.

Question-61: Who was the captain of the Indian team in the 2003 Cricket World Cup final?

A) Sourav Ganguly
B) Rahul Dravid
C) MS Dhoni
D) Sachin Tendulkar

Answer
Answer: A) Sourav Ganguly
Explanation: Sourav Ganguly was the captain of the Indian team in the 2003 Cricket World Cup final, where India played against Australia.

Question-62: Who was the first Indian cricketer to win the ICC Cricketer of the Year award?

A) Sachin Tendulkar
B) Rahul Dravid
C) MS Dhoni
D) Virat Kohli

Answer
Answer: A) Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation: Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian cricketer to win the ICC Cricketer of the Year award in 2010.

Question-63: Which Indian cricketer is famous for hitting six sixes in an over in T20 cricket?

A) MS Dhoni
B) Yuvraj Singh
C) Virender Sehwag
D) Rohit Sharma

Answer
Answer: B) Yuvraj Singh
Explanation: Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes in an over against Stuart Broad during the 2007 T20 World Cup.

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