Football (Sports) (Part-I)

11. Which country will host the FIFA World Cup 2022? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 06.07.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) China
(b) South Africa
(c) Qatar
(b) South Africa

Correct Answer: (c) Qatar

Solution:FIFA World Cup 2022 will be hosted by Qatar. There will be 32 teams participating in this world cup. This will be the first World Cup to be held in the Arab world

12. The official draw for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 will be held in: [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 03.12.2022 (Shift-III)]

(a) China PR
(b) Brazil
(c) India
(d) Zurich

Correct Answer: (d) Zurich

Solution:The draw for the tournament FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 took place in Zurich on 24 June, confirming Bhubaneswar, Goa and Navi Mumbai as the tournament hosts.

• Spain is the winner of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022.

13. Which country is the host of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017? [SS.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.09.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Bangladesh
(b) India
(c) Mauritius
(d) Maldives

Correct Answer: (b) India

Solution:The FIFA Under-17 World Cup is a football competition held every two years. It was hosted by India in the year 2017. In year 2019, it was organized in Brazil. The FIFA U-17 World Cup was to be held in Peru in the year 2021, but it was postponed due to the Covid-19 epidemic, which will now be held in Peru in the year 2023.

14. Who sang the theme song of FIFA World Cup 2014? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 31.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Michael Jackson
(b) Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez
(c) Justin Bieber
(d) Selena Gomez

Correct Answer: (b) Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez

Solution:"We Are One (Ole Ola)" is a song recorded by Cuban-American rapper Pitbull for One Love, One Rhythm - The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Album (2014). It is the official song of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and features guest vocals from American singer Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte. The theme song of the 2022 World Cup is Hayya Hayya (Better Together) sung by Trinidad Cardona, Davido and AISHA.

15. FIFA was established in ________. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 9.08.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Italy
(b) France
(c) England
(d) Spain

Correct Answer: (b) France

Solution:FIFA was founded in Paris, France on 21 May 1904, with a view to organizing the world's most popular sport. The foundation act was signed by representatives from France, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland that day.

16. Which of the following nations won the FIFA World Cup most number of times? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Brazil
(b) France
(c) Germany (including West Germany)
(d) Argentina

Correct Answer: (a) Brazil

Solution:Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup the most times (5 times). He has won the FIFA World Cup in the years 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002.

17. As of January 2020, who among the following had the distinction of having scored the most goals at a single tournament in the entire history of FIFA World Cup? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.10.2020 (Shift-III)]

(a) Just Fontaine
(b) Zinedine Zidane
(c) Diego Maradona
(d) Pele

Correct Answer: (a) Just Fontaine

Solution:As of January 2020, french footballer Just Fontaine has scored the most goals in a single tournament in the history of the FIFA World Cup. He scored 13 goals in the 1958 FIFA World Cup held in Sweden.

18. ________ was the first host country of the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) World Cup. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

(a) France
(b) Brazil
(c) Uruguay
(d) Italy

Correct Answer: (c) Uruguay

Solution:Uruguay was the first host country of the FIFA (Federation International de Football Association) World Cup. The first FIFA World Cup was held in the year 1930.

Qatar is scheduled to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup from November 21 to December 17, 2022, marking the first time the event has been hosted by a Middle Eastern country.

19. How many players are there in a football team? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.09.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) 13
(d) 11

Correct Answer: (d) 11

Solution:In a football match, each of the two competing teams can have a maximum of 11 players on the field at any time. One of these has to be a goalkeeper while the other 10 are outfield players.

20. Which country will host the 2018 FIFA Football World Cup? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 4.10.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Brazil
(b) Russia
(c) Germany
(d) England

Correct Answer: (d) England

Solution:The FIFA Football World Cup 2018 (21st edition) was held in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018. In the final, France defeated Croatia. The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, 2022.