Organizations — Set 1
Sports · संगठन · Questions 1–10 of 60
Where is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) located?
Correct Answer: D. Lausanne, Switzerland
• **Lausanne, Switzerland** = Lausanne has been the home of the IOC since 1915.. • **It is known as the Olympic Cap** — It is known as the Olympic Capital because it hosts many international sports federations.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Paris, France: The IOC was founded by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894.; Geneva, Switzerland: Not the correct answer; Athens, Greece: Not the correct answer.
Which organization is the global governing body for the sport of Cricket?
Correct Answer: A. ICC
• **ICC** = The International Cricket Council (ICC) manages international tournaments and sets playing standards.. • **It was originally established ** — It was originally established in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: BCCI: The ICC headquarters is currently located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.; MCC: Not the correct answer; ACC: Not the correct answer.
In which year was FIFA, the international governing body for football, founded?
Correct Answer: C. 1904
• **1904** = The correct answer is '1904'.. • **FIFA was established in Paris ** — FIFA was established in Paris to oversee international competition among the national associations.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1894: It is responsible for the organization and promotion of the football World Cup.; 1930: The organization is currently headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.; 1924: Not the correct answer.
Which body is responsible for regulating international tennis and the Davis Cup?
Correct Answer: B. ITF
• **ITF** = The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the governing body of world tennis and wheelchair tennis.. • **It was founded in 1913 by twel** — It was founded in 1913 by twelve national associations.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: WTA: It manages the four Grand Slam tournaments alongside regional bodies.; AITA: Not the correct answer; ATP: Not the correct answer.
Where is the headquarters of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) located?
Correct Answer: D. Montreal, Canada
• **Montreal, Canada** = WADA was established in 1999 to promote and coordinate the fight against doping in sport.. • **It developed the World Anti-Do** — It developed the World Anti-Doping Code to harmonize anti-doping policies globally.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: London, UK: The agency's location in Montreal serves as its central administrative hub.; Berlin, Germany: Not the correct answer; New York, USA: Not the correct answer.
The BWF is the international governing body for which sport?
Correct Answer: D. Badminton
• **Badminton** = The Badminton World Federation (BWF) was founded in 1934 and is recognized by the IOC.. • **It organizes major events like** — It organizes major events like the World Championships and the Thomas Cup.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Boxing: Its headquarters is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.; Billiards: Not the correct answer; Basketball: Not the correct answer.
Which organization governs international swimming and other aquatic sports?
Correct Answer: D. FINA
• **FINA** = The Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA) oversees swimming, diving, and water polo.. • **It was founded in London in 19** — It was founded in London in 1908 following the Olympic Games.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: ISA: It recently rebranded itself as World Aquatics to be more inclusive.; AQUA: Not the correct answer; WSA: Not the correct answer.
Which city serves as the headquarters for the International Hockey Federation (FIH)?
Correct Answer: A. Lausanne, Switzerland
• **Lausanne, Switzerland** = The FIH was founded in Paris in 1924 to regulate field hockey globally.. • **It manages the Hockey World Cu** — It manages the Hockey World Cup and the Pro League competitions.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New Delhi, India: Lausanne provides a neutral and central location for international sports governance.; Brussels, Belgium: Not the correct answer; Amsterdam, Netherlands: Not the correct answer.
The 'IAAF' (now known as World Athletics) is the governing body for which discipline?
Correct Answer: C. Track and Field
• **Track and Field** = The correct answer is 'Track and Field'.. • **World Athletics was founded in** — World Athletics was founded in 1912 as the International Amateur Athletic Federation.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Archery: It standardizes rules for running, jumping, and throwing events worldwide.; Aeronautics: The organization changed its name from IAAF to World Athletics in 2019.; Aquatics: Not the correct answer.
Which organization is responsible for the administration of the Asian Games?
Correct Answer: C. OCA
• **OCA** = The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is the governing body of sports in Asia.. • **It was established in 1982 to ** — It was established in 1982 to manage the Asian Games and other regional multi-sport events.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: IOA: Its headquarters is currently situated in Kuwait City.; IOC: Not the correct answer; AFC: Not the correct answer.