Sports

Sports MCQs are a frequently tested component in major competitive exams like CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, SPSC, and NTS, assessing candidates’ knowledge of international and domestic sports events, records, tournaments, and award-winning athletes. These questions typically cover high-profile competitions such as the Olympics, FIFA World Cup, ICC Championships, and other major leagues, making them essential for scoring well in the General Knowledge sections.

Since sports MCQs often reappear in modified forms across exams, practicing dedicated sports multiple-choice questions can significantly improve your test performance. Our carefully curated sports MCQs database helps aspirants efficiently prepare for these recurring questions without needing extensive study time. Focus on mastering these targeted questions to gain an edge in your upcoming CSS, PMS, or public service commission exams.

The only Olympic game where men and women can simultaneously compete with each other is ______.

  1. equestrian
  2. tennis
  3. weightlifting
  4. chess

“Davis Cup” is associated with which of the following games/sports?

  1. cricket
  2. volleyball
  3. badminton
  4. tennis

To which country the famous football player Pele is related?

  1. philippines
  2. brazil
  3. argentina
  4. peru

By what name is the boxer Cassius Marcellus Clay popularly known?

  1. muhammad ali
  2. george foreman
  3. leon spinks
  4. larry holmes

How many balls are used in play in the game of snooker?

  1. 18
  2. 20
  3. 22
  4. 24

Who among the following is responsible for the revival of the Olympic games?

  1. juan smaranch
  2. dimitrios vivalas
  3. count henri de baillet-latour
  4. baron pierre de coubertin

What is the height of the wickets used in the game of cricket?

  1. 26 inches (66.0 cm)
  2. 27 inches (68.6 cm)
  3. 28 inches (71.10 cm)
  4. 29 inches (73.7 cm)

How many players does a hockey team have?

  1. 11
  2. 12
  3. 13
  4. 14

‘DrIbbling’ is a term associated with all of the except ______.

  1. basketball
  2. baseball
  3. football
  4. hockey

The term ‘Smash’ is associated with ______.

  1. badminton
  2. billiards
  3. lawn tennis
  4. volleyball

The term ‘Ground Stroke’ is associated with which of the following games?

  1. cricket
  2. badminton
  3. tennis
  4. hockey

‘Cannon, Cue and Pot’ are three terms associated with ______.

  1. billiards only
  2. golf only
  3. both billiards and golf
  4. billiards, golf and shooting

‘Bunker and Chukker’ are the two terms associated with ______.

  1. rowing
  2. polo
  3. skiing
  4. draughts

The term ‘Butterfly’ is associated with ______.

  1. kabaddi
  2. swimming
  3. boxing
  4. wrestling

Rafael Nadal of Spain defeated Canada’s ______ in the final of the men’s Rogers Cup on 11 August 2013 in Montreal, Canada.

  1. martin laurenceau
  2. sebastien leblanc
  3. milos raonic
  4. patricia hy-boulais

Who started the ancient Olympic Games?

  1. the egyptians
  2. the greeks
  3. the jews
  4. the romans

The Olympic Symbol (Summer Games) comprises five rings or circles linked together to represent ______.

  1. the sporting friendship of all people
  2. the five continents
  3. both (a) and (b)
  4. none of these

The Summer Olympic Games are formally held at intervals of ______.

  1. two years
  2. three years
  3. four years
  4. five years

Which of the following games is not included in the Olympic Games?

  1. archery
  2. cycling
  3. skiing
  4. cricket

The revival work of Olympic Games was undertaken by Baron Pierre de Coubertin after a lapse of 15 centuries. The first modern Games were held in 1996 at ______.

  1. athens
  2. london
  3. paris
  4. st. louis