Sports – GK Questions and Answers (MCQs)

Sports are more than just games—they inspire teamwork, discipline, and global recognition. Whether it's cricket, hockey, the Olympics, or traditional Indian games, sports hold a special place in our culture and current affairs. That’s why sports-related GK questions are frequently seen in the General Awa/mcqs/general-knowledgereness section of various competitive exams.

This section helps you prepare for exams like SSC, UPSC, Railways, Banking, Defence, CDS, State PSCs, and school-level Olympiads, where knowledge of famous players, tournaments, records, and awards is regularly tested.

To make preparation easier and more effective, GKwizard offers a collection of MCQs on Sports GK, based on past exam trends and updated with current events.

Sports GK Practice MCQ Question and Answer

1
In which sport is the term "Ace" commonly used?


2
How many players are there in a standard basketball team on the court?


3
What is the highest governing body for international football?


4
The Olympic Games are held every how many years?


5
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?


6
What is the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?


7
In cricket, what is a "century"?


8
Which of the following is a Grand Slam tournament in tennis?


9
How many holes are there in a standard round of golf?


10
What is the length of a marathon race (approximately)?


11
In swimming, what is the butterfly stroke known for?


12
Which of the following is an individual sport?


13
What is the term for a score of zero in tennis?


14
How many players are there in a standard volleyball team on the court?


15
Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?


16
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup?


17
In baseball, how many strikes result in a strikeout (typically)?


18
Which of the following is a winter Olympic sport?


19
What is the scoring unit in a game of rugby?


20
Who is often referred to as the "Flying Sikh" of India?


21
In which sport is the term "checkmate" used?


22
How many sets are typically played in a Grand Slam men's singles tennis match?


23
What is the name of the stadium that is considered the "Mecca of Cricket"?


24
In swimming, which stroke is generally considered the fastest?


25
How many medals are awarded for each individual and team event at the Olympics?


26
What is the duration of a standard football (soccer) match (excluding stoppage time)?


27
Which country is known for popularizing the sport of sumo wrestling?


28
In basketball, how many points is a successful free throw worth?


29
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winners of the ICC Cricket World Cup?


30
Which of the following is a combat sport that originated in Japan?