Asian & CW Games — Set 6
Sports · एशियाई और CW खेल · Questions 51–60 of 70
How many times has India hosted the Asian Games?
Correct Answer: C. Two
• **Two** = India hosted the Asian Games twice, in 1951 and 1982, both times in New Delhi.. • **The 1982 edition was a turning** — The 1982 edition was a turning point for Indian sports infrastructure and television broadcasting.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Four: No other Indian city has hosted the games yet.; One: Not the correct answer; Three: Not the correct answer.
Which country has hosted the Commonwealth Games the most number of times?
Correct Answer: C. Australia
• **Australia** = Australia has hosted the Commonwealth Games five times (1938, 1962, 1982, 2006, and 2018).. • **The country is known for its s** — The country is known for its strong sporting culture and world-class facilities.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Canada: Canada and England follow closely in the hosting tally.; England: Not the correct answer; New Zealand: Not the correct answer.
The David Dixon Award in the Commonwealth Games is given for what?
Correct Answer: A. Outstanding Athlete
• **Outstanding Athlete** = This award is presented to the most outstanding athlete of each Commonwealth Games based on performance and fair play.. • **It was instituted in 2002 to h** — It was instituted in 2002 to honor David Dixon, a long-time federation official.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Highest Medal Tally: India's Samaresh Jung won this award in 2006.; Most Disciplined Team: Not the correct answer; Best Coach: Not the correct answer.
In which city were the 2010 Commonwealth Games held?
Correct Answer: C. New Delhi
• **New Delhi** = New Delhi hosted the 19th Commonwealth Games in 2010.. • **It was the first time India ho** — It was the first time India hosted the CWG and the second time the games were held in Asia.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Melbourne: India finished second in the overall medal table, its best performance ever.; Glasgow: Not the correct answer; Kuala Lumpur: Not the correct answer.
Which governing body organizes the Asian Games?
Correct Answer: B. Olympic Council of Asia
• **Olympic Council of Asia** = The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is the governing body for all sports in Asia and organizes the Asian Games.. • **It was formed in 1982 and is h** — It was formed in 1982 and is headquartered in Kuwait.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Asian Sports Federation: The OCA also manages various other regional multi-sport events.; International Olympic Committee: Not the correct answer; Asian Athletic Union: Not the correct answer.
Which nation boycotted the 1986 Commonwealth Games over political issues?
Correct Answer: C. India
• **India** = India and 31 other nations boycotted the 1986 Edinburgh Games to protest the UK's policy toward South Africa's apartheid.. • **It was one of the largest boyc** — It was one of the largest boycotts in the history of the games.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New Zealand: This led to a significant decrease in the number of participants that year.; Australia: Not the correct answer; Canada: Not the correct answer.
Who was the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Commonwealth Games?
Correct Answer: B. Milkha Singh
• **Milkha Singh** = Milkha Singh won the gold medal in the 440-yard race at the 1958 Cardiff Games.. • **He was the first athlete from ** — He was the first athlete from independent India to win an individual CWG gold.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Abhinav Bindra: He is legendary for his fourth-place finish at the 1960 Rome Olympics.; Sushil Kumar: Not the correct answer; Lila Ram: Not the correct answer.
The official symbol of the Asian Games is a ____.?
Correct Answer: C. Rising Sun
• **Rising Sun** = The emblem of the Asian Games features a bright red rising sun with 16 rays and white interlocking rings.. • **It represents the energy and s** — It represents the energy and solidarity of Asian nations.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Blue Ring: The sun symbolizes the dawn of a new era in Asian sports.; Golden Lion: Not the correct answer; Flying Bird: Not the correct answer.
Which city hosted the Asian Games in 1982?
Correct Answer: D. New Delhi
• **New Delhi** = The 9th Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1982.. • **This edition saw the debut of ** — This edition saw the debut of the famous mascot 'Appu', an elephant.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tokyo: It was also the first time the games were organized by the Olympic Council of Asia.; Bangkok: Not the correct answer; Seoul: Not the correct answer.
In which city were the first-ever Commonwealth Games held under that specific name (1978)?
Correct Answer: D. Edmonton
• **Edmonton** = The games were renamed 'Commonwealth Games' in 1978, and the first edition under this name was in Edmonton, Canada.. • **Before this, they were called ** — Before this, they were called the British Commonwealth Games.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Christchurch: Canada has been a key supporter and frequent host of the event.; Edinburgh: Not the correct answer; Brisbane: Not the correct answer.