Q30. Jwala Gutta is associated with which sport?
[SSC MTS (2022 examination cycle) — 2023]
A) Squash
B) Badminton
C) Table tennis
D) Lawn tennis
Answer: B) Badminton
Explanation: Jwala Gutta is an Indian badminton player distinguished particularly in doubles events. She represented India internationally, including at major multisport competitions, and helped raise the profile of women’s doubles and mixed doubles badminton. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q29. Which national organisation serves as the governing body for badminton in India?
[SSC MTS (2022 examination cycle) — 2023]
A) Badminton Association of India
B) Indian Badminton Agency
C) Indian Badminton Association
D) Badminton Agency of India
Answer: A) Badminton Association of India
Explanation: The Badminton Association of India administers the sport nationally, coordinates championships and oversees affiliated state bodies. Formed in 1934, it is recognised by the Badminton World Federation for international participation. Singles, doubles and team championships have different records and competition formats.
Q28. In which year was the first edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games organised?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2022]
A) 1994
B) 2000
C) 2006
D) 2010
Answer: B) 2000
Explanation: The first Commonwealth Youth Games took place in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2000. The competition is for younger athletes from Commonwealth nations and is separate from the senior Commonwealth Games. The host city, year and specific competition should be considered separately.
Q27. Which pair of countries hosted the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2022]
A) Netherlands and Poland
B) Poland and Slovenia
C) France and Germany
D) Italy and Poland
Answer: B) Poland and Slovenia
Explanation: Poland and Slovenia co-hosted the 2022 men’s volleyball world championship. Originally planned for Russia, the event was reassigned and staged in European venues, with Italy defeating Poland in the final. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q26. Which city hosted the 2024 Paralympic Games?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2022]
A) Los Angeles
B) London
C) Paris
D) Tokyo
Answer: C) Paris
Explanation: Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Paralympics after staging the Olympic Games that summer. Competitors participated in numerous para-sports, including athletics, swimming, archery and badminton, under the Paralympic movement. The classification and event name matter when comparing Paralympic results across years.
Q25. Which Indian player won the gold medal in men’s 200 m butterfly swimming at Copenhagen in April 2022?
[UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper I — 2022]
A) Sajan Prakash
B) Srihari Nataraj
C) Virdhawal Khade
D) Sandeep Sejwal
Answer: A) Sajan Prakash
Explanation: Sajan Prakash won gold in the men’s 200-metre butterfly at the Danish Open swimming meet in Copenhagen in April 2022. He had previously become the first Indian swimmer to meet the Olympic A qualification standard.
Q24. With reference to Commonwealth Games as scheduled in 2022, consider:
1) The 2022 Games were to be held at Birmingham, England.
2) The 2026 Games were to be held in Victoria, Australia.
Which statements were correct at the time of the 2022 UPPSC examination?
[UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper I — 2022]
A) Neither statement
B) Both 1 and 2
C) Only statement 1
D) Only statement 2
Answer: B) Both 1 and 2
Explanation: Both statements reflected the announced host plans when UPPSC held its 2022 examination. Birmingham hosted in 2022; Victoria withdrew from the 2026 Games in 2023 and Glasgow subsequently replaced it. The historical key is therefore both statements.
Q23. Who won the women’s singles title at the Syed Modi International Tournament in January 2022?
[UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper I — 2022]
A) Saina Nehwal
B) P. V. Sindhu
C) Jwala Gutta
D) Ashwini Ponnappa
Answer: B) P. V. Sindhu
Explanation: P. V. Sindhu won the Syed Modi International badminton women’s singles crown in Lucknow in January 2022. She defeated compatriot Malvika Bansod in the final, winning the tournament title for the second time. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q22. With reference to the 45th World Bridge Championship of 2022, consider:
1) It was held in Italy.
2) The Indian team won silver in the championship for the first time.
Which statements are correct?
[UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper I — 2022]
A) Neither statement
B) Both 1 and 2
C) Only statement 1
D) Only statement 2
Answer: B) Both 1 and 2
Explanation: The 2022 World Bridge Team Championships took place in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy. India’s senior team claimed silver in the d’Orsi Trophy event, a landmark performance for the country in international bridge competition. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q21. The term “off break” is used in which sport?
[SSC CHSL (2021 examination cycle) — 2022]
A) Badminton
B) Football
C) Cricket
D) Hockey
Answer: C) Cricket
Explanation: In cricket, an off break is a type of finger-spin delivery bowled by an off-spinner. For a right-handed batter, the ball typically turns from the off side toward the leg side after pitching. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
