Practice Quiz set 6 - general awareness mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   How many rings are there in the Olympic flag?

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Explanation:

The Olympic flag has five interlaced rings in the centre: blue, yellow, black, green and red. This design is symbolic; it represents the five continents of the world, united by Olympism, while the six colours are those that appear on all the national flags of the world at the present time.;


Q-2)   Commonwealth games are held once in ..... years.

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Q-3)   How many gold medals have been won by India in the Olympics by the Beijing Olympics 2008?

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Explanation:

In the 2008 Games in Beijing, Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win gold in an individual event when he won the men’s 10-meter air rifle competition. This was India’s 9th gold medal in the Olympic competition.

India has won eight gold medals in field hockey (1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964 and 1980).


Q-4)   The term ‘Steeplechase’ is associated with

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Q-5)   Which game is associated with Queensberry rules?

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Explanation:

The Marquess of Queensberry rules is a code of generally accepted rules in the sport of boxing.


Q-6)   Which of the following countries was readmitted to the Olympics after her suspension for about 21 years ago?

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Q-7)   Misha Grewal is associated with which of the following games/ sports?

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Q-8)   Twenty 20 World Cup Cricket 2016 will be held in.

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Explanation:

International Cricket Council (ICC) in its board meeting in Dubai announced that India will host the Twenty 20 World Cup in 2016. The Twenty 20 World Cup will be held in India from 11 March 2016 to 3 April 2016.


Q-9)   Irani Trophy is associated with which of the following sports?

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Q-10)   The term ‘Silly Point’ is associated with

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