StreakPeaked· Practice

ExamsIBPS POGeneral Awareness › Sports and Games

IBPS PO General Awareness: Sports and Games questions with solutions

8 questions with worked solutions.

Questions

Q1. In which country was the biggest sporting event of Southeast Asia, the Southeast Asian Games, held?

  1. Australia
  2. New Zealand
  3. Netherlands
  4. Vietnam
  5. China

Answer: Vietnam

The Southeast Asian Games were held in Vietnam. This is a current affairs-based sports question, and Vietnam hosted the 31st SEA Games.

Q2. In which of the following countries is the Khalifa International Stadium located?

  1. Saudi Arabia
  2. Qatar
  3. Iran
  4. Syria

Answer: Qatar

Khalifa International Stadium is located in Doha, Qatar. It is one of Qatar's major sports venues and has hosted international football matches.

Q3. In which of the following countries is the Khalifa International Stadium located?

  1. Saudi Arabia
  2. Qatar
  3. Iran
  4. Syria

Answer: Qatar

Khalifa International Stadium is a famous sports venue in Doha. Doha is the capital city of Qatar, so the stadium is located in Qatar.

Q4. With which sport is Sai Parneeth associated?

  1. Badminton
  2. Hockey
  3. Cricket
  4. Tennis

Answer: Badminton

Sai Praneeth is an Indian badminton player. He is known for competing in men’s singles events at the international level.

Q5. Which of the following schemes was launched in October 2017 with the aim of strengthening the entire sports ecosystem to promote the twin objectives of mass participation and excellence in sports across the country?

  1. National Sports Talent Contest
  2. Khelo India
  3. SAI Training Centres
  4. National Centres of Excellence

Answer: Khelo India

Khelo India was launched in October 2017 to develop sports infrastructure, encourage mass participation, and identify talent for excellence. It is the flagship sports scheme of the Government of India.

Q6. Who among the five batsmen has scored the highest number of runs in the three-match series?

  1. Kohli
  2. Rahul
  3. Rohit
  4. Hardik

Answer: Kohli

The batsman with the highest total runs across the three-match series is Kohli. Therefore, Kohli is the correct answer.

Q7. Nirmala Sheoran, who was banned for 4 years for doping, was associated with which sport?

  1. Badminton
  2. Cricket
  3. Athletics
  4. Football

Answer: Athletics

Nirmala Sheoran is an Indian athlete, and her doping ban was related to athletics. She was not associated with badminton, cricket, or football.

Q8. P. T. Usha is an Indian ----- from the state of Kerala?

  1. Wrestler
  2. Athlete
  3. Badminton
  4. Tennis

Answer: Athlete

P. T. Usha is a famous Indian track-and-field athlete from Kerala. She is often called the 'Queen of Indian track and field'. Therefore, the correct answer is Athlete.

⚔️ Practice IBPS PO General Awareness free + battle 1v1 →