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Current Affairs Quiz: Rio Olympics and Olympics-2
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Question 1 |
Which athlete became the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal recently?
Hamideh Abbasali | |
Zahra Nemati | |
Kimia Alizadeh Zenoorin | |
Maryam Tousi |
Question 1 Explanation:
C
Question 2 |
Who won gold in women’s singles badminton event at Rio Olympics?
Ratchanok Intanon | |
Carolina Marin | |
Li Xuerui | |
Wang Shixian |
Question 2 Explanation:
B
Question 3 |
P V Sindhu has won the historic silver medal in which event?
Badminton | |
Triathlon | |
Swimming | |
Squash |
Question 3 Explanation:
A
Question 4 |
Which country won the gold medal in women's football event at the Rio Olympics?
Sweden | |
Brazil | |
Canada | |
Germany |
Question 4 Explanation:
D
Question 5 |
Which out of the following won gold in the taekwondo event in the 57kg category at the Rio Olympics?
Eva Calvo Gómez | |
Bianca Walkden | |
Jade Jones | |
Hou Yuzhuo |
Question 5 Explanation:
C
Question 6 |
Rani Laxmi Bai Award will be given by which state government to Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik for winning a medal in Rio Olympics?
Rajasthan | |
Uttar Pradesh | |
Jharkhand | |
Maharashtra |
Question 6 Explanation:
B
Question 7 |
What is the total number of countries that participated in The Rio Olympics?
205 | |
200 | |
195 | |
210 |
Question 7 Explanation:
A
Question 8 |
How many medals in all (Gold,Silver and Bronze) were awarded to the winners in the Rio olympics?
1695 | |
2300 | |
2102 | |
2245 |
Question 8 Explanation:
C
Question 9 |
How many athletes from India participated in the Rio Olympics?
114 | |
125 | |
121 | |
85 |
Question 9 Explanation:
C
Question 10 |
Ashton Eaton, the winner of the gold medal in decathlon, is from which country?
Germany | |
Spain | |
China | |
United States |
Question 10 Explanation:
d
Question 11 |
Decathlon comprises of how many track events?
3 | |
6 | |
4 | |
5 |
Question 11 Explanation:
C
Question 12 |
Which is the deciding body for the venue of the Olympic games?
National Olympic Committee | |
European Olympic Committee | |
The International Committee of Sports | |
The International Olympic Committee |
Question 12 Explanation:
D
Question 13 |
Where was the 1992 summer Olympics held?
Great Britain | |
Japan | |
Spain | |
India |
Question 13 Explanation:
C
Question 14 |
The headquarters of the International Olympic committee are in which city?
Lausanne, Switzerland | |
London , Great Britain | |
Amsterdam, Holland | |
Atlanta , United States |
Question 14 Explanation:
A
Question 15 |
Rythmic gymnastics includes the rope, ball, ribbon and ______. Complete the blank with the apt choice.
Racket | |
Bat | |
Hoop | |
Tackle |
Question 15 Explanation:
C
Question 16 |
Who of the following was the first person to break the 10 seconds barrier at the Olympic Games in the 100 m event?
Charles Greene | |
Leroy Burrell | |
Linford Christie | |
Jim Hines |
Question 16 Explanation:
D
Question 17 |
Who was the first female Olympic champion after women were allowed in the Olympics?
Charlotte Cooper | |
Hélène Prévost | |
Helen Newington Wills, | |
Suzanne Lenglen |
Question 17 Explanation:
A
Question 18 |
Which of the following competitions do not require a ticket to attend?
Golf | |
Sailing | |
Tennis | |
Basketball |
Question 18 Explanation:
B
Question 19 |
Of what duration are the competitions of the Olympic Games (as per the Olympic charter)?
10 days | |
21 days | |
14 days | |
16 days |
Question 19 Explanation:
D
Question 20 |
At which of the Olympic Games was the Olympic flame lit for the first time?
1912, Stockholm | |
1928, Amsterdam | |
1932, Los Angeles | |
1924, Paris |
Question 20 Explanation:
B
Question 21 |
Which Summer Olympic Games was telecast live for the first time?
1952 (XV Olympiad) Summer Olympics, Helsinki | |
1920(VII Olympiad)Summer Olympics,Antwerp | |
1948 (V Olympic ) Winter Olympic St. Moritz | |
1936 (XI Olympiad) Summer Olympics in Berlin |
Question 21 Explanation:
D
Question 22 |
Which country has participated for the first time in the 2016 Summer Olympics games?
Gabon | |
Macedonia | |
South Sudan | |
Burundi |
Question 22 Explanation:
C
Question 23 |
Out of the following, which event is not an Olympic throwing event?
Frisbee | |
Discus | |
Shot put | |
Javelin |
Question 23 Explanation:
A
Question 24 |
Rio de Janeiro beat three cities in the final round of voting for host city. Which city was not a part of the group?
Madrid | |
Chicago | |
Cape Town | |
Tokyo |
Question 24 Explanation:
C
Question 25 |
Which country has the maximum number of athletes participating in the Olympics?
Great Britain | |
United States | |
Argentina | |
Germany |
Question 25 Explanation:
B
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