Practice Quiz set 1 - general awareness mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   “Bull’s eye” is used in the game of

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Explanation:

Bullseye is a shooting sport in USA and Canada in which participants shoot handguns at paper targets at fixed distances and time limits. Emphasis is on accuracy and precision.;


Q-2)   Geet Sethi has made a mark in

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(b)

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Q-3)   Consider the following statements :
  1. ‘Bolt has defended 100 m, 200 m and 4 × 100 m. Gold in Beijing and London Olympics
  2. Michel Phelps is associated with swimming.
  3. Phelps holds world record for winning most olympic gold medals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Usain Bolt hails from Jamaica and he is an athlete. He holds the record of Olympic and World Championship in 100 m and 200 m.


Q-4)   Sanjita Khumukcham is associated with which of the following games?

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(b)

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(d)

Explanation:

Sanjita Khumukcham, a Weight lifter, won the first gold medal for India in the Commonwealth games-2014.


Q-5)   The headquarters of FIFA is in

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(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 1904, FIFA is responsible for the organisation of football’s major international tournaments, notably the World Cup which commenced in 1930.;


Q-6)   The famous player Pele is associated with which of the following games?

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(b)

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Q-7)   The term L.B.W. is associated with which of the following games?

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Q-8)   Which of the statements are correct regarding Uber Cup Tournament?
  1. It is the World Team Badminton Championships for men only.
  2. It was first held in 1956–57. It was held once in every three years but since 1984, the Cup is held bi-annually.
  3. China has won the cup for maximum number of times.
Select the answer from the codes given below:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

It is the World Team Badminton Championships for women. It was named after a former British women badminton player, Betty Uber. She gave the idea of hosting a women’s event similar to that of the men (Thomas Cup).


Q-9)   How many outstanding cricket players have been awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award so far ?

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(b)

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Explanation:

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was launched in the year 1991-92.

Sachin Tendulkar was honoured with this award in 1997–98.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni got Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2007–08.;


Q-10)   Ranji Trophy is associated with

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(b)

(c)

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