Q100. In which year was the International Olympic Committee founded?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) 1912
B) 1900
C) 1894
D) 1896
Answer: C) 1894
Explanation: The International Olympic Committee was founded on 23 June 1894 at the Paris congress organised by Pierre de Coubertin. The first modern Olympic Games followed in 1896. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q99. What was the mascot of the men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 in India?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Shera
B) Veera
C) Appu
D) Olly
Answer: D) Olly
Explanation: Olly, an olive ridley sea turtle, served as the mascot of the 2023 men’s Hockey World Cup hosted by Odisha. The mascot also drew attention to marine conservation. It should not be confused with records from other international hockey competitions.
Q98. Which country won the first men’s Asian Champions Trophy in hockey?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) South Korea
B) India
C) Malaysia
D) Pakistan
Answer: B) India
Explanation: India won the inaugural men’s Asian Champions Trophy in 2011. The tournament features leading Asian national hockey sides, and India defeated Pakistan in the final shootout. It should not be confused with records from other international hockey competitions.
Q97. At which Olympics did Gagan Narang win bronze?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) London 2012
B) Beijing 2008
C) Rio 2016
D) Athens 2004
Answer: A) London 2012
Explanation: Gagan Narang won bronze in men’s 10-metre air rifle at London 2012. The medal added to India’s growing record in Olympic competitive shooting. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q96. Where is the Board of Control for Cricket in India headquartered?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
C) New Delhi
D) Chennai
Answer: A) Mumbai
Explanation: The BCCI is headquartered in Mumbai and governs major areas of Indian cricket, including international representation and domestic competition administration. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q95. In which city was India’s first golf club established?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Delhi
B) Kolkata
C) Mumbai
D) Shillong
Answer: B) Kolkata
Explanation: Royal Calcutta Golf Club was founded in 1829 in Kolkata, making it the oldest golf club outside Great Britain. Golf spread through colonial-era institutions and courses. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q94. Where is the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports situated?
[MPPSC Assistant Professor General Studies Paper I — 2024]
A) Chennai
B) Pune
C) Patiala
D) Gwalior
Answer: C) Patiala
Explanation: The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is based at Patiala in Punjab. Established in 1961, it is a major centre for national sports coaching education and specialised training under India’s sports development system. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q93. Bails are used in which of the following sports?
[SSC CHSL Tier I — 2024]
A) Hockey
B) Cricket
C) Badminton
D) Football
Answer: B) Cricket
Explanation: Cricket stumps carry two removable bails at the wicket. When the wicket is broken during a valid dismissal, displacement of the bails helps umpires determine events such as bowled, run-out and stumped. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q92. Which pair of cities hosted the men’s Hockey World Cup in India in 2023?
[SSC CHSL Tier I — 2024]
A) Amritsar and Bathinda
B) Bhubaneswar and Rourkela
C) Nashik and Nagpur
D) Patna and Gaya
Answer: B) Bhubaneswar and Rourkela
Explanation: Odisha staged the 2023 men’s Hockey World Cup at Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. Matches took place at the Kalinga Stadium and Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, respectively. Germany ultimately won the world championship. It should not be confused with records from other international hockey competitions.
Q91. At what height above the ground is the badminton net set at the centre of the court?
[SSC MTS — 2024]
A) Four feet
B) Six feet
C) Five and a half feet
D) Five feet
Answer: D) Five feet
Explanation: The badminton net is 1.524 metres, or exactly five feet, high at its centre. It rises to 1.55 metres near the side posts, a small but important difference in official net specifications. Singles, doubles and team championships have different records and competition formats.
