Asian & CW Games — Set 5
Sports · एशियाई और CW खेल · Questions 41–50 of 70
Which city will host the 2030 Asian Games?
Correct Answer: D. Doha
• **Doha** = Doha, Qatar, was selected to host the 21st Asian Games in 2030.. • **Qatar has previously hosted th** — Qatar has previously hosted the games in 2006 and has world-class sports infrastructure.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Manama: The 2034 edition is scheduled to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.; Dubai: Not the correct answer; Riyadh: Not the correct answer.
The 'Queen's Baton' typically contains a message from whom?
Correct Answer: A. The Head of the Commonwealth
• **The Head of the Commonwealth** = The message is written by the Head of the Commonwealth, currently King Charles III (formerly Queen Elizabeth II).. • **This message is read aloud dur** — This message is read aloud during the opening ceremony to officially start the games.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: The UK Prime Minister: The relay is a symbol of the unity of the Commonwealth people.; The host city Mayor: Not the correct answer; The previous games' champion: Not the correct answer.
In which sport did India win a historic gold medal at the 1951 Asian Games in the team category?
Correct Answer: A. Football
• **Football** = India defeated Iran in the final to win the gold medal in football at the New Delhi games.. • **This era is considered the 'Go** — This era is considered the 'Golden Age' of Indian football.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Basketball: The team was led by the legendary coach S.A.; Cricket: Rahim.; Hockey: Not the correct answer.
Which country hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1994?
Correct Answer: D. Canada
• **Canada** = Victoria, Canada, was the host for the 15th Commonwealth Games.. • **It was the fourth time Canada ** — It was the fourth time Canada had organized the event.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Scotland: The games are remembered for the return of South Africa after the end of apartheid.; New Zealand: Not the correct answer; Australia: Not the correct answer.
Which country dominated the medal table at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games?
Correct Answer: B. China
• **China** = China finished first with a staggering 201 gold medals, setting a new record.. • **They have consistently topped ** — They have consistently topped the Asian Games medal tally since 1982.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Japan: Japan and South Korea finished in the second and third positions.; India: Not the correct answer; South Korea: Not the correct answer.
The 'Asian Games' are also known by which other name?
Correct Answer: B. Asiad
• **Asiad** = The term 'Asiad' is commonly used as a shorthand for the Asian Games.. • **It follows the naming conventi** — It follows the naming convention of other multi-sport events like the Olympiad.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Pacific Games: The term is widely used in media and official documentation.; Eastern Olympics: Not the correct answer; Orient Games: Not the correct answer.
In which city were the first Asian Winter Games held in 1986?
Correct Answer: C. Sapporo
• **Sapporo** = Sapporo, Japan, hosted the inaugural winter version of the continental games.. • **It aimed to provide a competit** — It aimed to provide a competitive platform for winter sports like skiing and ice skating in Asia.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Seoul: Sapporo had previously hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics.; Harbin: Not the correct answer; Almaty: Not the correct answer.
Who is the only Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in Boxing?
Correct Answer: D. M.C. Mary Kom
• **M.C. Mary Kom** = Mary Kom won the gold medal in the flyweight category at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games.. • **She is a six-time world champi** — She is a six-time world champion and an Olympic medalist.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Nikhat Zareen: Her victory was a significant boost for women's combat sports in India.; Sarita Devi: Not the correct answer; Lovelina Borgohain: Not the correct answer.
In which year were the Asian Games first held?
Correct Answer: B. 1951
• **1951** = The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1951 after being postponed from 1950.. • **India played a leading role in** — India played a leading role in the establishment of the games under the guidance of G.D.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1950: Sondhi.; 1948: The event symbolized the post-colonial unity of Asian nations.; 1952: Not the correct answer.
Which city hosted the first-ever Commonwealth Games in 1930?
Correct Answer: C. Hamilton
• **Hamilton** = Hamilton in Ontario, Canada, was the host city for the inaugural British Empire Games.. • **Only 11 nations participated i** — Only 11 nations participated in this small-scale event.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Auckland: It has since grown into one of the largest multi-sport competitions in the world.; London: Not the correct answer; Sydney: Not the correct answer.