Asian & CW Games — Set 7
Sports · एशियाई और CW खेल · Questions 61–70 of 70
Who won India's first-ever gold medal in a track event at the Asian Games?
Correct Answer: D. Lavy Pinto
• **Lavy Pinto** = Lavy Pinto won the gold medal in both the 100m and 200m sprints at the 1951 Asian Games.. • **He was the fastest man in Asia** — He was the fastest man in Asia during the inaugural games.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Shivnath Singh: Athletics has always been a strong event for India at the Asiad.; Milkha Singh: Not the correct answer; Sriram Singh: Not the correct answer.
Which country topped the medal tally at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
Correct Answer: B. Australia
• **Australia** = Australia finished first with 67 gold medals at the Birmingham 2022 games.. • **They are the most successful n** — They are the most successful nation in the history of the Commonwealth Games.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: India: England and Canada followed in second and third place respectively.; Canada: Not the correct answer; England: Not the correct answer.
In which city were the 2018 Asian Games organized?
Correct Answer: C. Jakarta and Palembang
• **Jakarta and Palembang** = The 18th Asian Games were co-hosted by Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia.. • **It was the first time the game** — It was the first time the games were held in two different cities simultaneously.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Incheon: India won a total of 70 medals in this edition, a record at that time.; Doha: Not the correct answer; Guangzhou: Not the correct answer.
Which Indian shooter was the first to win the David Dixon Award in 2006?
Correct Answer: C. Samaresh Jung
• **Samaresh Jung** = Samaresh Jung won 7 medals, including 5 golds, at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.. • **He was nicknamed 'Gold Finger'** — He was nicknamed 'Gold Finger' for his extraordinary accuracy.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Abhinav Bindra: He remains the only Indian shooter to receive this prestigious award.; Gagan Narang: Not the correct answer; Jaspal Rana: Not the correct answer.
Which country is scheduled to host the 2026 Asian Games?
Correct Answer: D. Nagoya
• **Nagoya** = The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.. • **This will be the third time Ja** — This will be the third time Japan hosts the continental games.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Seoul: Japan continues to be a major hub for international sports in the Asian region.; Doha: Not the correct answer; Riyadh: Not the correct answer.
Which country has won the most gold medals in the history of the Asian Games?
Correct Answer: D. China
• **China** = The correct answer is China.. • **China has dominated the Asian ** — China has dominated the Asian Games, winning the most gold medals overall since the 1982 New Delhi Games.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: South Korea: Before China's dominance, Japan was the leading medal winner in the earlier editions.; India: This topic is frequently tested in competitive.; Japan: Not the correct answer.
The Commonwealth Games were originally known as?
Correct Answer: A. Empire Games
• **Empire Games** = The correct answer is Empire Games.. • **The Commonwealth Games started** — The Commonwealth Games started as the 'British Empire Games' in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: British Games: They were renamed 'British Empire and Commonwealth Games' in 1954, then 'British Commonwealth Games' in 1970, and finally 'Commonwealth Games' in 1978.; Colonial Games: This topic is frequently tested in competitive.; Dominion Games: Not the correct answer.
Which Indian city hosted the Asian Games in 1982?
Correct Answer: C. New Delhi
• **New Delhi** = New Delhi hosted the 9th Asian Games in 1982.. • **The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium w** — The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was the main venue.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Chennai: India won 13 gold medals and finished 5th in the overall standings.; Mumbai: The mascot was 'Appu' the elephant.; Kolkata: Not the correct answer.
Which sport was introduced for the first time at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi?
Correct Answer: D. Tennis
• **Tennis** = Tennis was included in the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games for the first time.. • **India's Sania Mirza won the mi** — India's Sania Mirza won the mixed doubles gold with Mahesh Bhupathi.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Wrestling: The Delhi Games featured 17 sports in total.; Lawn Bowls: Not the correct answer; Archery: Not the correct answer.
The motto of the Asian Games 'Ever Onward' was adopted at which Asian Games?
Correct Answer: B. 1st Asian Games, 1951
• **1st Asian Games, 1951** = The correct answer is 1st Asian Games, 1951.. • **The motto 'Ever Onward' was ad** — The motto 'Ever Onward' was adopted at the very first Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1951.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 2nd Asian Games, 1954: It represents the spirit of continuous progress and sporting excellence in Asia.; 4th Asian Games, 1962: This topic is frequently tested in competitive.; 3rd Asian Games, 1958: Not the correct answer.