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X has most golds; W and Y tie on gold and silver, so bronze puts Y (5) above W (2); Z has no gold.
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SSC CGL Static GK – Sports II – Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games & World Cups – Tier II Level · Marathon – 14 questions, subject: Static GK. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
Data tableIndia's Paralympic medals rose from 19 (Tokyo 2020) to 29 (Paris 2024). The percentage increase is about:
Correct Answer: B [52.6%]
Explanation:
(29 − 19)/19 × 100 = 52.6% (base = old value).
2.
Data tableIndia won 101 medals at Delhi 2010 and 61 at Birmingham 2022. How many fewer medals did it win at Birmingham?
Correct Answer: A [40]
Explanation:
Answer: 40. 101 − 61 = 40.
3.
How many of India's six Paris 2024 Olympic medals came from shooting?
Correct Answer: D [3]
Explanation:
Manu Bhaker (individual), Bhaker–Sarabjot (mixed team), Swapnil Kusale.
4.
Statement-basedConsider:
1. FIFA was founded in Paris in 1904.
2. Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
3. Spain beat Argentina in the 2026 final.
Which are correct?
1. FIFA was founded in Paris in 1904.
2. Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
3. Spain beat Argentina in the 2026 final.
Which are correct?
Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3]
Explanation:
All three are confirmed by FIFA releases.
5.
Chronological orderArrange in chronological order:
P. Delhi hosts the Commonwealth Games
Q. Hangzhou Asian Games are held
R. Amdavad is ratified as 2030 CWG host
S. Glasgow hosts the 2026 Commonwealth Games
P. Delhi hosts the Commonwealth Games
Q. Hangzhou Asian Games are held
R. Amdavad is ratified as 2030 CWG host
S. Glasgow hosts the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Correct Answer: B [P Q R S]
Explanation:
2010 → 2023 → 2025 (26 Nov) → 2026.
6.
Match the followingMatch the final with India's opponent:
P. 1983 ODI World Cup Q. 2011 ODI World Cup R. 2023 ODI World Cup S. 2026 T20 World Cup
1. Sri Lanka 2. New Zealand 3. West Indies 4. Australia
P. 1983 ODI World Cup Q. 2011 ODI World Cup R. 2023 ODI World Cup S. 2026 T20 World Cup
1. Sri Lanka 2. New Zealand 3. West Indies 4. Australia
Correct Answer: B [P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2]
Explanation:
1983 v West Indies, 2011 v Sri Lanka, 2023 v Australia (India lost), 2026 v New Zealand.
7.
Which pair of ICC final and venue is NOT correct?
Correct Answer: C [ODI World Cup 2023 final – Mumbai]
Explanation:
The 2023 final was in Ahmedabad.
8.
How many of India's Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals were won in wrestling?
Correct Answer: A [2]
Explanation:
Ravi Kumar Dahiya (silver, 57 kg) and Bajrang Punia (bronze, 65 kg).
9.
Odd one outThe FIFA World Cup, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games share a four-year cycle. Which year does NOT belong to that cycle?
Correct Answer: D [2024]
Explanation:
Even-Gap Trio years are Olympic year + 2; 2024 is an Olympic year.
10.
Counting Paris 2024, how many Olympic medals has the Indian men's hockey team won in all?
Correct Answer: A [13]
Explanation:
8 gold + 1 silver (1960) + 4 bronze (1968, 1972, 2020, 2024) = 13.
11.
How many statements are trueConsider:
1. The ICC began in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference.
2. It took the name International Cricket Council in 1989.
3. Its headquarters have been in Dubai since 2005.
How many are correct?
1. The ICC began in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference.
2. It took the name International Cricket Council in 1989.
3. Its headquarters have been in Dubai since 2005.
How many are correct?
Correct Answer: D [All three]
Explanation:
All three are from the ICC's own history pages.
12.
Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina in July 2026 gave it how many men's FIFA World Cup titles?
Correct Answer: B [2]
Explanation:
Spain's titles: 2010 and 2026 (FIFA release, 20 July 2026).
13.
Besides the three host nations of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, centenary matches will be played in:
Correct Answer: C [Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay]
Explanation:
Hosts Morocco, Portugal, Spain + one centenary match each in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay (1930 was in Uruguay).
14.
Data tableUsing the standard medal-table rule (gold first, then silver, then bronze), the correct order from first to last is:
Directions (Q 53): Four imaginary teams finished a tournament with these medals.
| Team | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| X | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Y | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Z | 0 | 9 | 9 |
Correct Answer: C [X, Y, W, Z]
Explanation:
X has most golds; W and Y tie on gold and silver, so bronze puts Y (5) above W (2); Z has no gold.
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