sports & games MCQ section 10 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and commonly known as London 2012, was a major international multi-sport event celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

It took place in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. London won the right to host the 2012 Games with 54 votes to Paris’s 50.

Answer: (b)

The first Youth Olympic Games (YOG), was held in Singapore from 14 to 26 August 2010. The age limit for the games is 14-18. The next Summer Youth Olympics will be held in Nanjing in 2014.

Answer: (b)

The Ryder Cup is a biennial golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The competition, which is jointly administered by the PGA of America and the PGA European Tour, is contested every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the USA and Europe.

It began following an exhibition match in 1926 between a team comprising American professionals against a similar one drawn from the British PGA on the East Course at Wentworth Club, in Surrey, England. The Ryder Cup is named after the English entrepreneur Samuel Ryder who originally donated the trophy.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (a)

Aga Khan Cup is a hockey tournament. It is held in Mumbai. Started in 1896, it is one of the oldest hockey tournaments of India.;

Answer: (b)

Viswanathan Anand defeated British Grandmaster Michael Adams to win his maiden London classic title.