Commonwealth Games (Sports)

Total Questions: 14

1. With reference to Common Wealth Games Scheduled in 2022 and 2026, which of the following statements is/ are correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

1. Common Wealth Games will be held in Birmingham (England) in July-August 2022.

2. Common Wealth Games will be held in Victoria (Australia) in 2026.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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Correct Answer: (a) Both 1 and 2
Solution:The 2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Birmingham 2022, is an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth that was held in Birmingham, England from 28 July to 8 August 2022.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXIII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Victoria 2026, is a multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth scheduled to take place in four regional sites in the State of Victoria, Australia (Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland), with the opening ceremonies to be held in Melbourne at the MCG. Hence option (a) is correct.

2. Italy won the UEFA Euro-2020 by defeating which country in final? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) England
Solution:Italy won their second European Championship title by beating England on penalties in the final following a 1-1 draw after extra time. It is evident that the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as UEFA Euro 2020. It was the 16th UEFA European Championship. UEFA Euro 2024 will be held in Germany.

3. Where is the headquarters of Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) located? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Jaipur
Solution:The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India was founded in 1972. It is the Apex Body to regulate the all forms of Kabaddi i.e. National, Indoor, Beach and Circle style. It's headquarters is at Jaipur.

4. In which year were the Commonwealth Games started? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) 1930
Solution:The Commonwealth Games were first organized in 1930 in Hamilton. At the beginning, these were known as the British Empire Games, which have been known as the 'Commonwealth Games' since 1978.

The Commonwealth Games could not be organized in the years 1942 and 1946 due to the second world war. Since then, it has been organised at every interval of four years. The number of members of the Commonwealth is 56.

5. The first Commonwealth Games were organized in - [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (a) 1930, Hamilton
Solution:The Commonwealth Games were first organized in 1930 in Hamilton. At the beginning, these were known as the British Empire Games, which have been known as the 'Commonwealth Games' since 1978. The Commonwealth Games could not be organized in the years 1942 and 1946 due to the second world war. Since then, it has been organised at every interval of four years. The number of members of the Commonwealth is 56.

6. Which country was on the top in the medals tally of the 2018 Commonwealth Games? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2017]

Correct Answer: (a) Australia
Solution:The 21st Commonwealth Games were held in Gold Coast, Queensland (Australia) between April 4th-15th, 2018. Australia finished top position by winning 198 medals including 78 gold, 59 silver and 59 bronze medals. India was on the third position by winning 66 medals including 26 gold, 20 silver and 20 bronze. The 22nd Commonwealth Games was held in Birmingham (Britain) in 2022.

7. What was the Rank of India in the Final Medals Tally of Commonwealth Games 2018? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (a) Third
Solution:India finished third in the 2018 Commonwealth Games medals tally with 66 medals including 26 Gold, 20 Silver and 20 Bronze. India finished fourth in the 2022 Commonwealth Games medals tally with 61 medals including 22 Gold, 16 Silver and 23 Bronze.

8. The Commonwealth Games 2018 will be held in: [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Gold Coast
Solution:India finished third in the 2018 Commonwealth Games medals tally with 66 medals including 26 Gold, 20 Silver and 20 Bronze. India finished fourth in the 2022 Commonwealth Games medals tally with 61 medals including 22 Gold, 16 Silver and 23 Bronze.

9. Which country achieved the fifth position in the 20th Commonwealth Games? [56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) India
Solution:The 20th Commonwealth Games were organized in Glasgow, Scotland between July 23rd to August 3, 2014. During this, a total of 4947 players from 71 teams participated in 261 events of 21 disciplines of 17 sports.

In this, England topped the medals tally by winning 174 medals including 58 gold, 59 silver and 57 bronze, while India finished with the fifth position by winning 64 medals including 15 gold, 30 silver and 19 bronze. The 22nd Commonwealth Games were organised in Birmingham, England from 28th July to 8th August 2022.

10. The Commonwealth Games 2010 will be held in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) New Delhi