Organizations — Set 2
Sports · संगठन · Questions 11–20 of 60
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) was founded in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1926
• **1926** = The ITTF was established in January 1926 to oversee the sport of table tennis globally.. • **It organizes the annual World ** — It organizes the annual World Table Tennis Championships.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1921: The organization is currently based in Lausanne, Switzerland.; 1946: Not the correct answer; 1936: Not the correct answer.
Which body governs international basketball and sets the official rules of the game?
Correct Answer: B. FIBA
• **FIBA** = FIBA stands for the Federation Internationale de Basketball and was founded in 1932.. • **It organizes the Basketball Wo** — It organizes the Basketball World Cup and Olympic basketball tournaments.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: IBF: It consists of over 200 national basketball federations.; NBA: Not the correct answer; BBA: Not the correct answer.
Where is the headquarters of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)?
Correct Answer: D. Bonn, Germany
• **Bonn, Germany** = The IPC was founded in 1989 as a non-profit organization to govern the Paralympic movement.. • **It organizes the Summer and Wi** — It organizes the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games every four years.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Oslo, Norway: Its headquarters in Bonn coordinates global para-sport activities.; Vienna, Austria: Not the correct answer; Munich, Germany: Not the correct answer.
Which organization is the supreme authority for the sport of Chess?
Correct Answer: D. FIDE
• **FIDE** = The Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) was founded in Paris in 1924.. • **it manages the World Chess Cha** — it manages the World Chess Championship and awards player titles like Grandmaster.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: ICF: FIDE's motto is 'Gens una sumus', meaning 'We are one people'.; WCF: Not the correct answer; GCA: Not the correct answer.
The AIBA is the international organization governing which sport?
Correct Answer: D. Boxing
• **Boxing** = The International Boxing Association (AIBA) oversees amateur and Olympic-style boxing matches.. • **It was established in 1946 to ** — It was established in 1946 to replace a previous international federation.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Athletics: The organization now officially refers to itself simply as IBA.; Auto Racing: Not the correct answer; Archery: Not the correct answer.
Which body is the continental governing organization for football in Europe?
Correct Answer: B. UEFA
• **UEFA** = The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) was founded in 1954 in Basel.. • **It organizes the prestigious C** — It organizes the prestigious Champions League and the European Championship.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: CONCACAF: It is one of the most powerful and wealthy sports organizations globally.; FIFA: Not the correct answer; AFC: Not the correct answer.
Where is the headquarters of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) situated?
Correct Answer: D. London, UK
• **London, UK** = The correct answer is 'London, UK'.. • **The CGF directs and controls t** — The CGF directs and controls the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Birmingham, UK: It aims to unite the Commonwealth through the celebration of sport.; Ottawa, Canada: The federation represents 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth.; Canberra, Australia: Not the correct answer.
Which organization is the international governing body for gymnastics?
Correct Answer: B. FIG
• **FIG** = The Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) is the oldest existing international sports federation.. • **It was founded in 1881 in Lieg** — It was founded in 1881 in Liege, Belgium.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: IFG: It oversees disciplines like artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline gymnastics.; WGA: Not the correct answer; GFI: Not the correct answer.
The UCI is the global governing body for which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Cycling
• **Cycling** = The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) was founded in 1900 in Paris.. • **It manages international cycli** — It manages international cycling competitions, including road, track, and mountain biking.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Chess: The UCI is headquartered in Aigle, Switzerland.; Curling: Not the correct answer; Canoeing: Not the correct answer.
Which organization governs international rugby union?
Correct Answer: A. World Rugby
• **World Rugby** = World Rugby was previously known as the International Rugby Board (IRB) until 2014.. • **It organizes the Rugby World C** — It organizes the Rugby World Cup and sets the Laws of the Game.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: IRB: The organization is based in Dublin, Ireland.; RFU: Not the correct answer; ARC: Not the correct answer.