Football (Sports) (Part-I)

Total Questions: 48

21. Which of the following countries will host the 22nd FIFA World Cup Football in 2022? [S.S.C. Online CPO SI (T-I) 09.11.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Oman
(b) South Africa
(c) Qatar
(d) Brazil

Correct Answer: (d) Brazil

Solution:The 2022 FIFA World Cup is the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup and was held in Qatar. The FIFA world cup started in 1930 and is held every four years except in 1942 and 1946. when it was not held due to the Second World War.

Argentina has won the FIFA World Cup 2022 by defeating France. The 2026 World Cup will take place in three North American countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This will be the first time that the tournament is hosted by three different nations and it will be the very first time that the event will be contested in Canada.

22. Which of the following countries will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 17.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Brazil
(b) The USA
(c) Qatar
(d) Russia

Correct Answer: (c) Qatar

23. What was the total number of goals scored in the finals of the FIFA World Cup 2018? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 17.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Five
(b) Four
(c) Three
(d) Six

Correct Answer: (d) Six

Solution:Six was the total number of goals scored in the finals of the FIFA World Cup 2018. France won the title by defeating Croatia by 4-2 in the final of the FIFA world cup played on 15 July 2018 at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

24. Which soccer player holds the distinction of having the most wins of the FIFA World Cup by any player? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) George Best
(b) Pele
(c) Diego Maradona
(d) Zinedine Zidane

Correct Answer: (b) Pele

Solution:Pele burst onto the world soccer scene at age 16, excelling both for club team Santos and the Brazilian national side. By the end of his career, Pele had won three FIFA World Cups with Brazil, the most wins in the World Cup by any player.

25. Where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 scheduled to be held? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 26.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) North Korea, South Korea, Japan
(b) Australia, New Zealand, Fiji
(c) Germany, Italy, France
(d) The US, Canada, Mexico

Correct Answer: (d) The US, Canada, Mexico

Solution:The 2026 World Cup will be the third time Mexico has hosted the event, making it the first country to do so. It was previously the host of the 1970 and 1986 World Cups. The United States will be hosting it for a second time (1994 and 2026).

26. India lifted South Asian Football Federation SAFF Women's Championship for how many times in a row in March 2019? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 19.08.2019 (Shift-I) S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 12.06.2019 (Shift-III) S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 5.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) 3rd
(b) 5th
(c) 6th
(d) 4th

Correct Answer: (b) 5th

Solution:Salahuddin is leading the SAFF as its President. The SAFF secretariat is located in Bangladesh. India has lifted South Asian Football Federation SAFF Women's Championship for the fifth time in a row. Keeping its winning streak India defeated host Nepal in the final.

27. Which team won the 2016 UEFA Football Championship? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 23.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Portugal
(b) The USA
(c) Germany
(d) Brazil

Correct Answer: (a) Portugal

Solution:The 2016 UEFA European Football Championship was held in various cities in France between June-July 2016. Portugal defeated France 1-0 in the final to win the tournament for the first time. Italy has won the European Football Championship in the year 2020 by defeating England 3-2 in a penalty shootout.

28. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? [S.S.C. Online Stenographer 13.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Aga Khan Cup - Football
(b) Uber Cup - Golf
(c) Durand Cup - Hockey
(d) Ryder Cup - Badminton

Correct Answer: (a) Aga Khan Cup - Football

Solution:In the given pair the first pair (Aga Khan Cup Football) is correctly matched. The Uber Cup is related to badminton, the Durand Cup is related to football and the Ryder Cup is related to golf.

29. 'Rovers Cup' is related to which sport? [S.S.C. Online Stenographer 13.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Tennis
(b) Football
(c) Volleyball
(d) Hockey

Correct Answer: (b) Football

Solution:The Rovers Cup was an annual football tournament held in India, organized by the Western India Football Association. It was the second oldest tournament in India after Durand Cup.

30. When was the Rovers Cup started? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) 1931
(b) 1891
(c) 1952
(d) 1981

Correct Answer: (b) 1891

Solution:The Rovers Cup is a football tournament held in India. It was started by British football enthusiasts at Bombay in 1891. It is the 2nd oldest football tournament in India, after Durand Cup. Ist Worcester Regiment was the winner in the inaugural year.

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