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  • A. Chudary Ahmed Ali
  • B. Malik Wajaht
  • C. Wajid Ali Chaudry
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Wajid Ali Chaudhry has served as president of the Pakistan Badminton Federation in the period associated with this question.

Correct answer: Wajid Ali Chaudry
  • A. Malik Nisar Ahmed Shahwani
  • B. None of These
  • C. Chudary Ahmed Ali
  • D. Raja Azhar Mahmood

Explanation: Raja Azhar Mahmood is identified in this question as the secretary of the Pakistan Badminton Federation.

Correct answer: Raja Azhar Mahmood
  • A. 1934
  • B. 1940
  • C. 1953
  • D. 1960

Explanation: The Pakistan Badminton Federation was formed in 1953, several years after Pakistan became independent.

Correct answer: 1953
  • A. America
  • B. China
  • C. Dubai
  • D. India

Explanation: China is widely regarded as one of the countries where badminton has the greatest popularity and competitive strength.

Correct answer: China
  • A. 1934
  • B. 1936
  • C. 1940
  • D. 1942

Explanation: The International Badminton Federation, now called the BWF, was established in 1934.

Correct answer: 1934
  • A. 124 minutes
  • B. 120 minutes
  • C. 100 minutes
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The longest recorded badminton match lasted 124 minutes, or just over two hours.

Correct answer: 124 minutes
  • A. London
  • B. Indonesia
  • C. Sweden
  • D. America

Explanation: Badminton is widely regarded as Indonesia's national sport because of the country's outstanding international success and strong public…

Correct answer: Indonesia
  • A. London
  • B. England
  • C. Sweden
  • D. America

Explanation: The first BWF World Championships were held in Malmö, Sweden, in 1977. Sweden is the country option that identifies the venue, whereas…

Correct answer: Sweden
  • A. India
  • B. Canada
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. Britain

Explanation: Modern badminton rules were formalised in Britain, particularly through the Bath Badminton Club and the Badminton Association of England.

Correct answer: Britain
  • A. 1895
  • B. 1896
  • C. 1898
  • D. 1899

Explanation: The first widely recognised organised women's football match was played in England in 1895.

Correct answer: 1895
  • A. Messi
  • B. Zinedine
  • C. Ronaldo
  • D. Pele

Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo is widely recognised as the leading scorer in men's international and official senior football records.

Correct answer: Ronaldo
  • A. Brazil
  • B. Germany
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. France

Explanation: France won the 1998 FIFA World Cup on home soil, defeating Brazil 3–0 in the final. Zinedine Zidane scored twice in that final.

Correct answer: France
  • A. Germany
  • B. France
  • C. Brazil
  • D. Pakistan

Explanation: Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil by defeating Argentina 1–0 in the final. Mario Götze scored the winning goal in extra time.

Correct answer: Germany
  • A. Ronaldo
  • B. Robert leo
  • C. Messi
  • D. Thomas Muller

Explanation: Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball as the best player of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Correct answer: Messi
  • A. Peshwar
  • B. Islamabad
  • C. Karachi
  • D. Lahore

Explanation: The Pakistan Football Federation, commonly associated with the FIFA office or FIFA House in Pakistan, is based in Lahore.

Correct answer: Lahore
  • A. Football
  • B. Volley ball
  • C. Baseball
  • D. Netball

Explanation: The Jules Rimet Trophy was the original FIFA World Cup trophy, awarded in football.

Correct answer: Football
  • A. The BigHouse
  • B. Universal Stadium
  • C. Largest Stadium
  • D. Largest sport Venue

Explanation: Michigan Stadium is popularly known as “The Big House,” a nickname referring to its enormous seating capacity.

Correct answer: The BigHouse
  • A. Morgan
  • B. Robert leo
  • C. Frenchman Robert guerin
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Robert Guérin, a Frenchman, was FIFA’s first president and is credited with initiating its formation in 1904.

Correct answer: Frenchman Robert guerin
  • A. Germany
  • B. Italy
  • C. Argentina
  • D. Brazil

Explanation: Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times, more than Germany or Italy, which have four titles each.

Correct answer: Brazil
  • A. 1929
  • B. 1872
  • C. 1870
  • D. 1902

Explanation: The first officially recognised international football match was played between Scotland and England in 1872 at Hamilton Crescent…

Correct answer: 1872