BPSC CCE Prelims
Sports & Events Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Which country hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics?
Detailed Explanation:
Beijing, China hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics (24th Winter Games), becoming the first city to host both Summer (2008) and Winter Olympics.
Norway topped the medal tally with 37 medals (16 golds), and the opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest).
Which of the following country is going to host 20th Asian games in 2026 ?
Detailed Explanation:
The 20th Asian Games will be hosted by Japan in 2026 in the city of Aichi-Nagoya.
This will be Japan's third time hosting the Asian Games, following Tokyo 1958 and Hiroshima 1994.
Which field game is most popular in the world?
Detailed Explanation:
Soccer (Football) is the most popular field game globally, with over 4 billion followers across nearly every country.
The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event worldwide, and the sport requires minimal equipment (just a ball and open space), making it universally accessible in both rural and urban areas.
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In 33rd Olympic which game is not included?
Detailed Explanation:
The 33rd Olympic Games (Paris 2024) featured 32 sports in its official program.
Triathlon, Modern Pentathlon, and Fencing were all included in Paris 2024. Cricket was not part of the Paris 2024 schedule, though it will return at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Who won the Men Singles title at the French Open Tennis Tournament 2024?
Detailed Explanation:
Carlos Alcaraz won the French Open 2024 Men's Singles title by defeating Alexander Zverev in the final.
This was Alcaraz's first French Open title and his third Grand Slam title overall (after US Open 2022 and Wimbledon 2023).
In which one of the following Freestyle weight categories, Aman Sehrawat became the first Indian male wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics at the World Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers, Turkiye in May 2024?
Detailed Explanation:
Aman Sehrawat became the first Indian male wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the men's freestyle 57 kg category at the World Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul, Turkiye in May 2024.
He later won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, becoming India's youngest Olympic medalist in wrestling at age 21.
Which sport has been included in the Khelo India Women's Tournament for the first time?
Detailed Explanation:
Track Cycling was included in the Khelo India Women's Tournament for the first time, marking its debut as a competitive discipline in this national women's sports initiative.
Archery and Cricket were already part of previous editions of the tournament, making Track Cycling the only sport added newly to the women's category.
Who has become the first player to cross 3000 runs in the T20 International?
Detailed Explanation:
Virat Kohli became the first cricketer to score 3000 runs in T20 Internationals, achieving this milestone during the 2nd T20I against England in Ahmedabad (March 2021).
- Record Achievement: Kohli reached this landmark in just 87 T20I innings, showcasing exceptional consistency in the shortest format.
- Therefore, Virat Kohli holds this historic distinction, making Option 4 the correct answer.
Hrithik Anand from Bihar has won which medal for India at the 24th Summer Deaf Badminton Olympics held in Brazil?
Detailed Explanation:
Hrithik Anand from Hajipur, Bihar, won India's first gold medal at the 24th Summer Deaflympics in badminton held in Brazil.
- Historic Achievement: He defeated players from Brazil, China, Turkey, France, and Japan in the final to clinch the gold medal.
- Therefore, Hrithik Anand won the gold medal, making Option 4 the correct answer.
In which game was the Gold Medal for India won in the Olympics, 2021?
Detailed Explanation:
Abhinav Bindra won India's first-ever individual Olympic gold in 10m Air Rifle at Beijing 2008. At Tokyo Olympics 2021, India won no gold medals in shooting despite strong performances.
India's only gold at Tokyo 2021 came from Neeraj Chopra in Javelin Throw, making him the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win Olympic gold.
Therefore, India won no gold medal in Shooting at Olympics 2021, making Option 5 (None of the above/More than one of the above) the correct answer.
How many medals have been won by India in the Tokyo Paralympics, 2021?
Detailed Explanation:
India won a total of 19 medals at the Tokyo Paralympics 2021, marking its best-ever performance at the Paralympic Games. The medal tally included 5 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze medals across various sports disciplines.
This historic achievement surpassed India's previous best of 4 medals at the Rio Paralympics 2016, showcasing the growing strength of para-athletes in the country.
Therefore, Option 1 (19) is the correct answer.