Football (Sports)

11. The 21st FIFA World Cup will be held in which of the following countries? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Brazil
(b) Argentina
(c) Spain
(d) Russia

Correct Answer: (d) Russia

Solution:The 22nd FIFA Football World Cup (2022) was held in Qatar, while the 21 FIFA World Cup (2018) was held in Russia. The FIFA World Cup 2014 was held in Brazil in June-July 2014. In FIFA world cup 2022 Argentina defeated France in final to secure the title.

12. FIFA 2014 World Cup is proposed to be held in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

(a) Argentina
(b) Spain
(c) Italy
(d) Brazil

Correct Answer: (d) Brazil

13. When was football included in the Olympic Games ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 1900, Paris
(b) 1908, London
(c) 1896, Athens
(d) 1920, Antwerp

Correct Answer: (b) 1908, London

Solution:Federation International Football Association- (FIFA) was founded in the year 1904. According to FIFA, Football was officially included in the London Olympic Games of 1908 for the first time. FIFA recognize football matches played in the Olympic Games of 1900 and 1904 as performance games. Option (c) of this question has been considered in the preliminary answer key released by Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission which seems incorrect.

14. How many countries participated in FIFA World Cup 2014? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

(a) 32
(b) 30
(c) 28
(d) 26

Correct Answer: (a) 32

Solution:Total 32 teams from 5 Football Federations participated in the FIFA World Cup 2014 with 64 matches played between them. Germany defeated Argentina by 1-0 in the final to win the World Cup title. In FIFA world cup 2022, 32 teams participated.

15. Which country won the football World Cup in 2002? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

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

Correct Answer: (b) Brazil

16. Which country won football World Cup, 2002 ? [Uttaranchal U.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

(a) China
(b) Korea
(c) Brazil
(d) Japan

Correct Answer: (c) Brazil

17. In which country was the 1998 World Cup soccer tournament being held? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

(a) U.S.A.
(b) France
(c) Brazil
(d) Argentina

Correct Answer: (b) France

18. World Cup Football, 2006 is to be held in - [Uttaranchal U.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Brazil
(b) China
(c) Germany
(d) Kenya

Correct Answer: (c) Germany

19. Italy defeated which country in the final match of FIFA Football World Cup, held in Germany in July 2006? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

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

Correct Answer: (a) France

20. In which country was the FIFA 2010 World Cup held? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

(a) Argentina
(b) Spain
(c) Brazil
(d) South Africa

Correct Answer: (d) South Africa