Olympic Games (Sports)

Total Questions: 54

1. Which of the following players were part of the Indian Women's Hockey team in Tokyo Olympics - 2020? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Sushila Chanu
(b) Monika
(c) Vandana Katariya
(d) All of the above

Correct Answer: (d) All of the above

Solution:All the given players were part of the Indian women's Hockey team in Tokyo Olympics-2020. Tokyo 2020 was the Indian Women's Hockey team's third appearance overall and second successive outing at the olympics.

2. Rajeshwari Kumari, who stood fifth in the recently held World Championship at Baku, Azerbaijan, has qualified for the Paris Olympics. She is related to which of the following sports? [Raj.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Shooting
(b) Archery
(c) Long Jump
(d) Gymnastics
(e) Question not attempted

Correct Answer: (a) Shooting

Solution:Rajeshwari Kumari became the second Indian shooter in history to win an Olympic quota in the Women's Trap event ofter finishing fifth in the Women's Trap event after finishing fifth in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship (All events) in Baku, Azerbaijan.

3. In which game was the Gold Medal for India won in the Olympics, 2021? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Gymnastics
(b) Javelin Throw
(c) Boxing
(d) Shooting
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Javelin Throw

Solution:Javelin Throw was the game at which India won Gold Medal in the Olympics, 2021. It was Neeraj Chopra, who won the men's javelin throw gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

4. India's Kamaljeet clinched Gold Medal on 24th July, 2023 in Men's individual 50 metre Pistol Event at ISSF Junior Shooting World Championship 2023. In which of the following countries was the event held ? [Raj.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) France
(b) Nepal
(c) Canada
(d) South Korea
(e) Question not attempted

Correct Answer: (d) South Korea

Solution:India's Kamaljeet clinched Gold medal on 24th July 2023 in Men's individual 50 metre Pistol Event at ISSF Junior Shooting World Championship 2023 at Changwon Shooting Range, Korea. India went in with a strong contingent of 90 shooters in the tournament and bagged 17 medals including 6 Gold, 6 Silver and 5 Bronze. Over 550 shooters from 44 countries participated in the championship. Kamaljeet is a 19-year old from Punjab, India.

5. How many medals have benn won by India in the Tokyo Paralympics, 2021? [67th B.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) 19
(b) 21
(c) 22
(d) 18
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (a) 19

Solution:19 medals have been won by India in the Tokyo Paralympics, 2021 with -five gold, eight silver and six bronze-making it one of the best campaigns in India's sporting history.

6. Recently C.A. Bhavani Devi of India won a Bronze Medal in the Asian Fencing Championship. She lost to player of which country in the Semi-final? [Raj.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) UAE
(b) Egypt
(c) Uzbekistan
(d) Japan
(e) Question not attempted

Correct Answer: (c) Uzbekistan

Solution:Olympian C.A. Bhavani Devi created history by securing India's first ever medal - a bronze at the Asian fencing championship in Wuxi, China in June 2023. Bhavani lost to Uzbekistan's Zaynab Dayibekova in a hard fought semifinal 14-15 of the women's sabre event but ensured India its maiden medal in the event.

7. In relation to Olympics-2020, what is/are correct? [Chhatisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(i) From India 121 players participated in Olympics-2020

(ii) From India number of female players qualified in wrestling was more than male players

(iii) India participated in total 18 sports

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (ii)
(d) Only (iii)

Correct Answer: (d) Only (iii)

Solution:In Tokyo Olympics 2020, the nation sent its largest ever contingent 127 players (56 women and 71 men). The Indian contingent participated in a reward 69 events and earned Medals across 10 athletic disciplines. Thus only statement (iii) is correct.

8. Which of the following is not rightly matched? Name of player Medals Won in Tokyo Olympics 2020 [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) P.V. Sindhu - Bronze Medal
(b) Bajranj Punia - Silver Medal
(c) Meerabai Chanu - Silver Medal
(d) Neeraj Chopra - Gold Medal

Correct Answer: (b) Bajranj Punia - Silver Medal

Solution:Bajarang Punia won Bronze in 65 kg category in Tokyo Olympics 2020. All other options are correctly matched.

9. Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched? (Name of Player) - (Medal Won in Tokyo Olympic 2020) [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) P.V. Sindhu - Bronze Medal
(b) Bajrang Punia - Silver Medal
(c) Mirabai Chanu - Silver Medal
(d) Neeraj Chopra - Gold Medal

Correct Answer: (b) Bajrang Punia - Silver Medal

Solution:Bajrang Punia won India's sixth medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after defeating Kazakhstan's Daulet Niyazbekov in the men's freestyle 65 kg game.

10. Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2021]

1. The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'.

2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only

Solution:The International Olympic Committee decided upon the change with the new motto being. "Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together." The specific motto for the Tokyo games remains unchanged, "United by Emotion". Surfing, Skateboarding, Sport climbing, Karate, Baseball and Softball are included in the Olympics. Hence option (b) will be correct answer.

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