Major Sporting Event (Sports) (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

11. At the Rio Olympics, who was the flagbearer of the Indian contingent? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 2.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

(a) Narsingh Yadav
(b) Abhinav Bindra
(c) Dipa Karmakar
(d) Sania Mirza

Correct Answer: (b) Abhinav Bindra

Solution:The team of 123 players sent by India to the Rio Olympics was the largest ever team sent by India to any Olympics. The flag bearers of the Indian contingent included Abhinav Bindra (opening ceremony) and Sakshi Malik (closing ceremony). M.C. Mary Kom and Manpreet Singh (opening ceremony) and Bajrang Punia (closing ceremony) were present.

12. What was India's ranking in Rio Olympics 2016 Medal List? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) 11
(b) 33
(c) 67
(d) 96

Correct Answer: (c) 67

Solution:India was ranked 67th on the medal list of Rio Olympics 2016 with 1 silver and I bronze medal. In the medal list of the Tokyo Olympics, India finished 48th in the medal list with a total of 7 medals including 1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze. The United States topped the medal list with a total of 113 medals (39 gold, 41 silver, and 33 bronze).

13. Who among the following was not a member of Boxing team of India at Rio Olympics? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 3.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

(a) Shiv Thapa
(b) Manoj Kumar
(c) Vikas Krishan
(d) Avtar Singh

Correct Answer: (d) Avtar Singh

Solution:The Indian boxing team at the Rio Olympics 2016 consisted of three boxers-Shiv Thapa, Manoj Kumar, and Vikas Krishan, while Avtar Singh participated in the 'Judo' competition at the Rio Olympics. Hence option (d) will be the correct answer.

14. Dipa Karmakar is the first Indian woman to have qualified for Rio Olympic Games in which sport? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

(a) Archery
(b) Boxing
(c) Badminton
(d) Gymnastics

Correct Answer: (d) Gymnastics

Solution:Dipa Karmakar is the first Indian female gymnast to compete in the Olympics. Since 1964, Deepa is the first Indian gymnast to have participated in the Olympic Games. Deepa participated in 6 events including the Women's Vault of Artistic Gymnastics at the Rio Olympics 2016.

Note: India bagged 7 medals in total - 1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze in the 2021 Olympics.

Neeraj Chopra - Gold, Javelin (Athletic)

Mirabai Chanu - Silver, 49kg (Weightlifting)

Ravi Dahiya - Silver, Men's Freestyle 57kg (Weightlifting)

PV Sindhu - Bronze, Women's Singles (Badminton)

Lovlina Borgohain - Bronze, Women's Welterweight 69kg (Boxing).

15. At Rio Olympics, what was the final position of Dipa Karmakar in her category? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.09.2016 (Shift-III)]

(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7

Correct Answer: (a) 4

Solution:Dipa Karmakar, India's first ever female gymnast ever to compete in the olympics, attained 4th position in women's vault gymastics event of Rio olympics 2016.

16. Babita Kumari represented India in the Rio Olympics 2016 in which sport? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.09.2016 (Shift-III)]

(a) Boxing
(b) Wrestling
(c) Hockey
(d) Badminton

Correct Answer: (b) Wrestling

Solution:In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Babita Kumari won the women's 53 kg. in freestyle wrestling.

Note: India bagged 7 medals in total 1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze in the 2021 Olympics.

Neeraj Chopra - Gold, Javelin (Athletic)

Mirabai Chanu - Silver, 49kg (Weightlifting)

Ravi Dahiya - Silver, Men's Freestyle 57kg (Weightlifting)

PV Sindhu - Bronze, Women's Singles (Badminton)

Lovlina Borgohain - Bronze, Women's Welterweight 69kg (Boxing).

17. Who won the first medal for India at the Rio Olympics? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 27.08.2016 (Shift-III)]

(a) Babita Kumari
(b) Narsingh Yadav
(c) P. V. Sindhu
(d) Sakshi Malik

Correct Answer: (d) Sakshi Malik

Solution:Indian women wrestler Sakshi Malik won the first medal for India in Rio Olympics 2016, she won the bronze medal by defeating Kyrgyzstan's Esulu Tinivekova in the 58 kg weight category of women's freestyle wrestling. Indian women lifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won the first medal for India in Tokyo Olympics 2020, she won this medal in the 49 kg weight category.

18. With the participation in the Rio Olympics who has become the first tennis player in the world to have 7 appearances in Olympics? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 2.09.2016 (Shift-III)]

(a) Martina Navratilova
(b) Serena Williams
(c) Leander Paes
(d) Roger Federer

Correct Answer: (c) Leander Paes

Solution:Leander Paes, India's famous tennis player in the Rio Olympics, was the only player who participated in seven consecutive Olympic Games (from 1992 to 2016).

19. Which of the following was the Official slogan for the 2016 Rio Olympic and Para Olympic Games? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.09.2016 (Shift-III)]

(a) Welcome Home
(b) A New World
(c) Love & Save Nature
(d) Inspire a Generation

Correct Answer: (b) A New World

Solution:The official slogan of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games was 'A New World'.

Note: Beijing 2022 is the first Winter Olympics after the Olympic motto "Faster, Higher, Stronger" was updated with the addition of a new word "Together." "It reflects the courage and determination of people around the world to overcome difficulties such as the COVID-19 pandemic through concerted efforts".

20. How many Grand Slam tournament winners along with Olympic gold medals are awarded the Golden Slam? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) three
(b) five
(c) four
(d) two

Correct Answer: (c) four

Solution:A player who wins 4 Grand Slam tournaments along with Olympic gold medals is awarded the Golden Slam. Steffi Graf was awarded the Golden Slam for the first time.

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