Asian & CW Games — Set 4
Sports · एशियाई और CW खेल · Questions 31–40 of 70
Which country will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria's withdrawal?
Correct Answer: B. Scotland
• **Scotland** = Glasgow, Scotland, has stepped in as the host for a scaled-back 2026 edition.. • **This follows the withdrawal of** — This follows the withdrawal of the Australian state of Victoria due to rising costs.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Australia: The games will feature fewer sports to ensure financial viability.; New Zealand: Not the correct answer; Malaysia: Not the correct answer.
Which Indian sportsperson has won the most gold medals in the Commonwealth Games history?
Correct Answer: A. Sharath Kamal
• **Sharath Kamal** = Sharath Kamal, the table tennis legend, has won a record number of medals for India at the Commonwealth level.. • **His long career spanning multi** — His long career spanning multiple editions has seen him win multiple golds in singles and team events.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Abhinav Bindra: He was the flag bearer for India at the 2024 Olympics.; Sushil Kumar: Not the correct answer; Jaspal Rana: Not the correct answer.
What is the motto of the Asian Games?
Correct Answer: B. Ever Onward
• **Ever Onward** = The motto 'Ever Onward' was given by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.. • **It represents the spirit of pr** — It represents the spirit of progress and continuous development in Asian sports.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Play for Glory: The motto is always included in the official charter of the games.; Games for Peace: Not the correct answer; Faster, Higher, Stronger: Not the correct answer.
Which sport was added to the Asian Games in 2022 (held in 2023) as a medal event for the first time?
Correct Answer: D. E-sports
• **E-sports** = E-sports made its debut as a full medal event at the Hangzhou Asian Games.. • **This move reflects the growing** — This move reflects the growing global popularity and professionalization of competitive gaming.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sailing: Several categories like League of Legends were contested.; Cricket: Not the correct answer; Breakdancing: Not the correct answer.
In which year did India record its best-ever performance at the Asian Games with 107 medals?
Correct Answer: A. 2023
• **2023** = India crossed the 100-medal mark for the first time at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023.. • **The tally included 28 gold, 38** — The tally included 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze medals.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 2014: This significant achievement highlighted India's growth as a multi-sport nation.; 2010: Not the correct answer; 2018: Not the correct answer.
Which nation hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2018?
Correct Answer: C. Australia
• **Australia** = The 2018 Commonwealth Games were held on the Gold Coast, Australia.. • **It was the fifth time Australi** — It was the fifth time Australia had hosted the games, maintaining its status as a frequent host.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Scotland: The event was praised for its focus on gender equality in medal events.; New Zealand: Not the correct answer; Canada: Not the correct answer.
Who is considered the 'Father of the Asian Games' due to his role in their creation?
Correct Answer: C. Guru Dutt Sondhi
• **Guru Dutt Sondhi** = G.D.. • **Sondhi was an Indian sports ad** — Sondhi was an Indian sports administrator who proposed the idea of a continental multi-sport event.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jawaharlal Nehru: He was instrumental in drafting the constitution of the Asian Games Federation.; Rajendra Prasad: His vision led to the first games being organized in New Delhi.; Maharaja Yadavindra Singh: Not the correct answer.
The Commonwealth Games are held for athletes from nations that were mostly part of the former ____.?
Correct Answer: D. British Empire
• **British Empire** = The Commonwealth of Nations is a political association of 56 member states, nearly all of which are former territories of the British Empire.. • **The games serve as a platform ** — The games serve as a platform for these nations to interact through sports.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: United Nations: Some members like Rwanda and Mozambique joined despite no colonial links.; European Union: Not the correct answer; League of Nations: Not the correct answer.
Which Indian wrestler won the first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal for India in 1958?
Correct Answer: B. Lila Ram
• **Lila Ram** = Lila Ram won the gold medal in the heavyweight category of freestyle wrestling at the Cardiff games.. • **Along with Milkha Singh, he wa** — Along with Milkha Singh, he was one of the two Indian gold medalists that year.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Yogeshwar Dutt: Wrestling has since become a major source of medals for India at the CWG.; Bajrang Punia: Not the correct answer; Sushil Kumar: Not the correct answer.
Which city hosted the Asian Games in 1958?
Correct Answer: C. Tokyo
• **Tokyo** = Tokyo, Japan, was the host city for the 3rd edition of the Asian Games.. • **This edition saw a significant** — This edition saw a significant increase in the number of participating nations and events.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Manila: It served as a precursor to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.; Bangkok: Not the correct answer; Seoul: Not the correct answer.