Olympics History — Set 7
Sports · ओलंपिक इतिहास · Questions 61–70 of 80
Which country was the first to host the Olympic Games twice in the 21st century?
Correct Answer: D. China
• **China** = China hosted the Summer Games in 2008 and the Winter Games in 2022, both in Beijing.. • **This made Beijing the first 'd** — This made Beijing the first 'dual Olympic' city.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: USA: The 2008 edition is often cited as one of the most spectacular in history.; Japan: Not the correct answer; Australia: Not the correct answer.
Which sport was officially discontinued from the Olympic Games after 1920 but returned in 1988?
Correct Answer: B. Tennis
• **Tennis** = Tennis was an original Olympic sport in 1896 but was dropped after 1924 due to disputes between the IOC and tennis authorities.. • **It returned as a demonstration** — It returned as a demonstration sport in 1984 and a full medal sport in 1988.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Rugby: Since then, it has remained a major part of the Summer Games.; Golf: Not the correct answer; Cricket: Not the correct answer.
What is the typical diameter of the standard Olympic gold medal?
Correct Answer: B. 85 mm
• **85 mm** = Modern Olympic medals are generally around 85 mm in diameter and 8-10 mm thick.. • **The design of the medal change** — The design of the medal changes for every edition to reflect the host city's culture.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 60 mm: The front always features Nike, the Greek goddess of victory.; 100 mm: Not the correct answer; 120 mm: Not the correct answer.
In which city were the first Summer Youth Olympic Games held in 2010?
Correct Answer: D. Singapore
• **Singapore** = Singapore hosted the inaugural Youth Olympics for athletes aged 14 to 18.. • **The event was created to combi** — The event was created to combine sport with education and culture.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Buenos Aires: It aims to prepare young athletes for the transition to the senior Olympic Games.; Dakar: Not the correct answer; Nanjing: Not the correct answer.
Which Olympic Games were the first to use electronic timing for all swimming and track events?
Correct Answer: B. 1968 Mexico City
• **1968 Mexico City** = The 1968 Mexico City Games were the first to rely fully on electronic timing for results.. • **Previously, hand-held stopwatc** — Previously, hand-held stopwatches were used alongside early photo-finish equipment.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1972 Munich: This led to more accurate and indisputable timing of world records.; 1960 Rome: Not the correct answer; 1952 Helsinki: Not the correct answer.
Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
Correct Answer: D. Karnam Malleswari
• **Karnam Malleswari** = Karnam Malleswari won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.. • **She became a national icon and** — She became a national icon and paved the way for future female athletes in India.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Saina Nehwal: Her achievement remains a landmark in Indian sports history.; Mary Kom: Not the correct answer; P.V. Sindhu: Not the correct answer.
Which city was the host of the Summer Olympics during the 'Golden Jubilee' of the modern games in 1948?
Correct Answer: A. London
• **London** = London hosted the 1948 Games, which were the first held after the conclusion of World War II.. • **They were known as the 'Auster** — They were known as the 'Austerity Games' because of the difficult economic conditions in Britain.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Paris: It was the first time since 1936 that the Olympics took place.; Athens: Not the correct answer; Brussels: Not the correct answer.
Which of these nations has participated in every modern Summer Olympic Games?
Correct Answer: B. United Kingdom
• **United Kingdom** = The United Kingdom (competing as Great Britain) is the only nation to have won at least one gold medal in every Summer Olympics.. • **While some nations have boycot** — While some nations have boycotted certain editions, Britain has sent athletes to every games since 1896.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: France: This demonstrates the country's deep commitment to the Olympic movement.; USA: Not the correct answer; Switzerland: Not the correct answer.
How many times have the modern Olympic Games been canceled due to world wars?
Correct Answer: A. Three
• **Three** = The games were canceled three times: 1916 (WWI), and 1940 and 1944 (WWII).. • **These interruptions reflect th** — These interruptions reflect the periods of extreme global instability during the 20th century.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Four: In all cases, the Olympiad numbering continued even without the games being held.; Two: Not the correct answer; One: Not the correct answer.
What is the color of the Olympic ring that represents Asia?
Correct Answer: A. Yellow
• **Yellow** = Traditionally, yellow is the color associated with Asia in the five-ring design.. • **Blue is for Europe, Black for ** — Blue is for Europe, Black for Africa, Green for Oceania, and Red for the Americas.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Green: This symbolic arrangement was conceived by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913.; Black: Not the correct answer; Red: Not the correct answer.