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383 Sports MCQs from General Knowledge, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
Sports covers the rules, playing areas, equipment, scoring systems, competitions, governing bodies and major tournaments of cricket, football, hockey, tennis, athletics, boxing, the Olympic Games and other widely followed sports. Questions also involve famous trophies, records, venues, national teams and terms that differ between sports.
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- A. 7
- B. 9
- C. 11
- D. 13
Explanation: A baseball team has nine players on the field at one time. The number of players on a larger squad can vary by competition, but the…
Correct answer: 9- A. 4
- B. 5
- C. 6
- D. 7Psychology
Explanation: A water-polo team has seven players in the water, including one goalkeeper.
Correct answer: 7Psychology- A. Five
- B. Six
- C. Seven
- D. Four
Explanation: India had won the Asia Cup seven times by the period covered by this question, making it the tournament's most successful team.
Correct answer: Seven- A. UAE
- B. India
- C. Pakistan
- D. Sri Lanka
Explanation: The first Asia Cup was held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, in 1984. The UAE hosted the inaugural tournament even though it was not one…
Correct answer: UAE- A. 1982
- B. 1984
- C. 1986
- D. 1988
Explanation: The inaugural Asia Cup took place in 1984 in the United Arab Emirates. India won the first edition after Sri Lanka and Pakistan withdrew…
Correct answer: 1984- A. Saudi Arabia
- B. Iraq
- C. Qatar
- D. Paris
Explanation: The IOC was established in Paris in 1894 during a congress led by Pierre de Coubertin.
Correct answer: Paris- A. 1894
- B. 1898
- C. 1902
- D. 1904
Explanation: The International Olympic Committee was founded in 1894 at the Paris Congress.
Correct answer: 1894- A. Demetrios Vikelas
- B. Pierre de Coubertin
- C. Both of these
- D. None of these
Explanation: Pierre de Coubertin organized the movement that created the IOC, while Demetrios Vikelas became its first president and is recognized as a…
Correct answer: Both of these- A. France
- B. Germany
- C. Greece
- D. Switzerland
Explanation: The ancient Olympic Games were held at Olympia in Greece, beginning in the 8th century BCE.
Correct answer: Greece- A. 1904
- B. 1908
- C. 1912
- D. 1916
Explanation: FIFA was founded in Paris on 21 May 1904 by seven national football associations.
Correct answer: 1904- A. 1916 and 1940
- B. 1918 and 1942
- C. 1916, 1938, and 1942
- D. 1916, 1940, and 1944Educational Resources
Explanation: The Olympic Games were cancelled during the two World Wars in 1916, 1940 and 1944.
Correct answer: 1916, 1940, and 1944Educational Resources- A. France
- B. Germany
- C. Greece
- D. Switzerland
Explanation: The first modern Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896, linking the modern event to the ancient Greek Olympic tradition.
Correct answer: Greece- A. France
- B. Germany
- C. Greece
- D. Switzerland
Explanation: The first Winter Olympics took place at Chamonix, France, in 1924. Switzerland hosted the second Winter Games at St. Moritz in 1928.
Correct answer: France- A. 1924
- B. 1930
- C. 1936
- D. 1942
Explanation: The first FIFA Men's World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930, which also won the inaugural tournament.
Correct answer: 1930- A. 1981
- B. 1983
- C. 1987
- D. 1991History
Explanation: The first FIFA Women's World Cup was held in China in 1991, and the United States won the tournament.
Correct answer: 1991History- A. Once
- B. Twice
- C. Never
- D. Thrice
Explanation: Pakistan has never hosted the Asian Games; the country has hosted other regional competitions, including the South Asian Games.
Correct answer: Never- A. 19.1 km
- B. 20.2 km
- C. 21.1 km
- D. 22.3 km
Explanation: A half marathon is exactly half the standard marathon distance of 42.195 km, which is conventionally stated as 21.1 km.
Correct answer: 21.1 km- A. 39 km
- B. 41.2 km
- C. 42.2 km
- D. 44.1 km
Explanation: The official marathon distance is 42.195 km, commonly rounded to 42.2 km in general-knowledge questions.
Correct answer: 42.2 km- A. 18th Asian Games
- B. 19th Asian Games
- C. Jakarta Palembang 2018
- D. Both A & C
Explanation: The 2018 Asian Games were the 18th edition and were officially branded Jakarta Palembang 2018 because they were hosted by both Indonesian…
Correct answer: Both A & C- A. New Delhi, India
- B. Jakarta, Indonesia
- C. Tokyo, Japan
- D. Seoul, South Korea
Explanation: The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India, in 1951. Jakarta hosted the fourth Asian Games in 1962, so it is the main tempting…
Correct answer: New Delhi, India