Prepare for UPSC 2026 with 50 important Sports MCQs covering Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Awards, Tournaments and Sports Personalities.
1. The Olympic Games are organized by:
A. FIFA
B. IOC
C. ICC
D. BCCI
Answer: B. IOC
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is responsible for organizing the Olympic Games and promoting the Olympic movement worldwide.
2. The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is located in:
A. Paris
B. London
C. Lausanne
D. Geneva
Answer: C. Lausanne
Explanation:
IOC headquarters is located in Lausanne, Switzerland, known as the "Olympic Capital."
3. The first modern Olympic Games were held in:
A. 1892
B. 1896
C. 1900
D. 1904
Answer: B. 1896
Explanation:
The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
4. The Olympic motto is:
A. Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together
B. Victory and Honour
C. Play Fair Win Fair
D. Peace Through Sports
Answer: A
Explanation:
The Olympic motto represents excellence, achievement and unity through sports.
5. The first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal was:
A. Neeraj Chopra
B. Abhinav Bindra
C. Sushil Kumar
D. Rajyavardhan Rathore
Answer: B. Abhinav Bindra
Explanation:
Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle event at Beijing Olympics 2008.
6. Neeraj Chopra won Olympic gold in:
A. Discus Throw
B. Javelin Throw
C. Shot Put
D. Hammer Throw
Answer: B. Javelin Throw
Explanation:
Neeraj Chopra won India's first Olympic athletics gold medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020.
7. The Asian Games are organized by:
A. Asian Olympic Council
B. Olympic Council of Asia
C. Asian Sports Federation
D. IOC Asia Committee
Answer: B. Olympic Council of Asia
Explanation:
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) organizes the Asian Games.
8. The first Asian Games were held in:
A. India
B. China
C. Japan
D. South Korea
Answer: A. India
Explanation:
The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1951.
9. The National Sports Day of India is celebrated on:
A. 15 August
B. 29 August
C. 26 January
D. 5 September
Answer: B. 29 August
Explanation:
It is celebrated on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
10. Major Dhyan Chand was associated with:
A. Cricket
B. Hockey
C. Football
D. Wrestling
Answer: B. Hockey
Explanation:
Dhyan Chand is regarded as one of the greatest hockey players in history.
11. The term "Hat-trick" is commonly associated with:
A. Cricket and Football
B. Tennis only
C. Boxing only
D. Athletics only
Answer: A
Explanation:
A hat-trick means achieving three successful feats in succession, especially three goals or wickets.
12. The headquarters of FIFA is located in:
A. Zurich
B. Paris
C. Rome
D. Madrid
Answer: A. Zurich
Explanation:
FIFA, the international football governing body, has headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.
13. FIFA World Cup is related to:
A. Hockey
B. Football
C. Cricket
D. Tennis
Answer: B. Football
Explanation:
The FIFA World Cup is the world's biggest football tournament.
14. The Wimbledon Championship is associated with:
A. Tennis
B. Golf
C. Badminton
D. Squash
Answer: A. Tennis
Explanation:
Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments.
15. The four Grand Slam tournaments in tennis include:
A. Wimbledon, French Open, US Open, Australian Open
B. Davis Cup, Wimbledon, Olympics, ATP Finals
C. Wimbledon, FIFA Cup, US Open, French Open
D. Australian Open, Olympics, Davis Cup, French Open
Answer: A
Explanation:
The four Grand Slams are the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open.
16. The Thomas Cup is related to:
A. Women's Badminton
B. Men's Badminton
C. Hockey
D. Table Tennis
Answer: B. Men's Badminton
Explanation:
Thomas Cup is the world championship for men's national badminton teams.
17. The Uber Cup is associated with:
A. Women's Badminton
B. Women's Hockey
C. Tennis
D. Athletics
Answer: A
Explanation:
Uber Cup is the international championship for women's badminton teams.
18. The Durand Cup is related to:
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Tennis
Answer: B. Football
Explanation:
Durand Cup is one of India's oldest football tournaments.
19. The Ranji Trophy is related to:
A. Hockey
B. Cricket
C. Football
D. Volleyball
Answer: B. Cricket
Explanation:
Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic first-class cricket tournament.
20. The Vijay Hazare Trophy is related to:
A. Cricket
B. Wrestling
C. Badminton
D. Shooting
Answer: A. Cricket
Explanation:
It is India's domestic one-day cricket tournament.
21. The Santosh Trophy is associated with:
A. Football
B. Cricket
C. Hockey
D. Athletics
Answer: A. Football
Explanation:
Santosh Trophy is a national football championship for Indian states.
22. The term "LBW" belongs to:
A. Hockey
B. Cricket
C. Tennis
D. Baseball
Answer: B. Cricket
Explanation:
LBW means "Leg Before Wicket," a method of dismissal in cricket.
23. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was established in:
A. 1928
B. 1935
C. 1947
D. 1950
Answer: A. 1928
Explanation:
BCCI was founded in 1928 and is India's cricket governing body.
24. The headquarters of ICC is located in:
A. Dubai
B. London
C. Mumbai
D. Melbourne
Answer: A. Dubai
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council headquarters is located in Dubai, UAE.
25. The first Cricket World Cup was held in:
A. 1971
B. 1975
C. 1979
D. 1983
Answer: B. 1975
Explanation:
The first ICC Cricket World Cup was held in England in 1975.
26. The first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal was:
A. P.V. Sindhu
B. Karnam Malleswari
C. Mary Kom
D. Saina Nehwal
Answer: B. Karnam Malleswari
Explanation:
Karnam Malleswari won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the Sydney Olympics 2000 and became the first Indian woman Olympic medallist.
27. P.V. Sindhu is associated with which sport?
A. Tennis
B. Badminton
C. Boxing
D. Shooting
Answer: B. Badminton
Explanation:
P.V. Sindhu won a silver medal at Rio Olympics 2016 and a bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020.
28. Mary Kom is related to:
A. Wrestling
B. Boxing
C. Archery
D. Weightlifting
Answer: B. Boxing
Explanation:
Mary Kom is a six-time World Boxing Champion and Olympic bronze medallist.
29. The "Khel Ratna Award" is officially known as:
A. Arjuna Award
B. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
C. Dronacharya Award
D. Dhyan Chand Award
Answer: B. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Explanation:
It is India's highest sporting honour, renamed after hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
30. Arjuna Award is given for:
A. Excellence in sports
B. Scientific research
C. Literature
D. Cinema
Answer: A. Excellence in sports
Explanation:
Arjuna Award recognizes outstanding achievement by sportspersons.
31. Dronacharya Award is presented to:
A. Athletes
B. Coaches
C. Umpires
D. Sports journalists
Answer: B. Coaches
Explanation:
It honours coaches who contribute to producing outstanding sportspersons.
32. The Commonwealth Games are organized every:
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C. 4 years
Explanation:
Commonwealth Games are a multi-sport event held every four years.
33. The first Commonwealth Games were held in:
A. Canada
B. India
C. Australia
D. England
Answer: A. Canada
Explanation:
The first Commonwealth Games were held in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930.
34. The 2010 Commonwealth Games were hosted by:
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kolkata
D. Bengaluru
Answer: B. New Delhi
Explanation:
India hosted the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in 2010.
35. The Olympic symbol consists of:
A. Five rings
B. Seven rings
C. Three rings
D. Four rings
Answer: A. Five rings
Explanation:
The five rings represent the unity of the five inhabited continents.
36. The FIFA World Cup 2022 was won by:
A. France
B. Brazil
C. Argentina
D. Germany
Answer: C. Argentina
Explanation:
Argentina defeated France in the final held in Qatar and won its third FIFA World Cup title.
37. Lionel Messi is associated with:
A. Football
B. Tennis
C. Cricket
D. Basketball
Answer: A. Football
Explanation:
Lionel Messi is one of the greatest football players and captained Argentina's 2022 World Cup winning team.
38. The term "Grand Slam" is mainly associated with:
A. Tennis
B. Hockey
C. Cricket
D. Athletics
Answer: A. Tennis
Explanation:
Winning all four major tennis tournaments in a calendar year is called a Grand Slam.
39. The Davis Cup is related to:
A. Football
B. Tennis
C. Badminton
D. Cricket
Answer: B. Tennis
Explanation:
Davis Cup is an international men's team tennis competition.
40. The Billie Jean King Cup is related to:
A. Women's Tennis
B. Women's Cricket
C. Women's Hockey
D. Women's Badminton
Answer: A. Women's Tennis
Explanation:
It is the premier international team competition in women's tennis.
41. The Thomas Cup is conducted by:
A. FIFA
B. ICC
C. BWF
D. IOC
Answer: C. BWF
Explanation:
Badminton World Federation (BWF) organizes Thomas Cup and Uber Cup tournaments.
42. The term "Checkmate" belongs to:
A. Chess
B. Boxing
C. Wrestling
D. Shooting
Answer: A. Chess
Explanation:
Checkmate means the king is under attack and cannot escape, ending the chess game.
43. Viswanathan Anand is famous for:
A. Cricket
B. Chess
C. Shooting
D. Athletics
Answer: B. Chess
Explanation:
Viswanathan Anand is India's first Grandmaster and former World Chess Champion.
44. The Asian Games 2023 were hosted by:
A. Japan
B. China
C. India
D. South Korea
Answer: B. China
Explanation:
The 19th Asian Games were held in Hangzhou, China, in 2023.
45. India's highest medal tally in Asian Games was achieved in:
A. 2010
B. 2014
C. 2018
D. 2023
Answer: D. 2023
Explanation:
India won a record 107 medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023.
46. The "Thomas Cup" is known as the:
A. World Men's Team Badminton Championship
B. World Football Championship
C. Cricket Championship
D. Hockey Championship
Answer: A
Explanation:
Thomas Cup is the world championship for men's national badminton teams.
47. The term "Alley-oop" is associated with:
A. Basketball
B. Cricket
C. Tennis
D. Golf
Answer: A. Basketball
Explanation:
An alley-oop is a basketball play where one player throws the ball near the basket for another player to score.
48. The Ryder Cup is related to:
A. Golf
B. Tennis
C. Football
D. Boxing
Answer: A. Golf
Explanation:
Ryder Cup is a famous international golf competition between teams from Europe and the USA.
49. The BWF headquarters is located in:
A. Kuala Lumpur
B. Dubai
C. London
D. Tokyo
Answer: A. Kuala Lumpur
Explanation:
The Badminton World Federation headquarters is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
50. The "Paralympic Games" are organized for:
A. Junior athletes
B. Athletes with disabilities
C. School athletes
D. Retired athletes
Answer: B. Athletes with disabilities
Explanation:
Paralympic Games provide a global platform for athletes with physical disabilities.
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