Organizations — Set 3
Sports · संगठन · Questions 21–30 of 60
Which city is home to the headquarters of the Badminton World Federation (BWF)?
Correct Answer: C. Kuala Lumpur
• **Kuala Lumpur** = Kuala Lumpur has been the base for BWF since 2005.. • **The federation was moved there** — The federation was moved there from the UK to be closer to the sport's heartland in Asia.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jakarta: Malaysia is historically a powerhouse in international badminton competitions.; Singapore: Not the correct answer; Bangkok: Not the correct answer.
The FIVB is the international governing body for which team sport?
Correct Answer: C. Volleyball
• **Volleyball** = The Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) was established in 1947 in Paris.. • **It manages both indoor volleyb** — It manages both indoor volleyball and beach volleyball at the international level.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Football: Its headquarters is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.; Floorball: Not the correct answer; Fencing: Not the correct answer.
Which body is responsible for organizing the Winter Olympics?
Correct Answer: D. IOC
• **IOC** = The International Olympic Committee (IOC) owns the rights to both the Summer and Winter Games.. • **It selects the host cities and** — It selects the host cities and oversees the Olympic Charter.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: WOC: The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924 in Chamonix, France.; IPC: Not the correct answer; FIS: Not the correct answer.
The ISA is the international federation for which ocean-based sport?
Correct Answer: A. Surfing
• **Surfing** = The International Surfing Association (ISA) was recognized by the IOC in 1995.. • **It successfully campaigned for** — It successfully campaigned for surfing's inclusion in the Olympic Games.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Scuba Diving: The organization holds world championships for various wave-riding disciplines.; Sailing: Not the correct answer; Swimming: Not the correct answer.
Which organization governs international shooting sports and the ISSF World Cup?
Correct Answer: D. ISSF
• **ISSF** = The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) was founded in 1907.. • **It regulates rifle, pistol, an** — It regulates rifle, pistol, and shotgun competitions globally.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: WSA: Shooting has been part of most modern Olympic Games since 1896.; SGA: Not the correct answer; IBA: Not the correct answer.
The world governing body for archery is known as?
Correct Answer: D. World Archery
• **World Archery** = World Archery was formerly known as FITA (Fédération Internationale de Tir à l'Arc).. • **It changed its name in 2011 to** — It changed its name in 2011 to be more modern and recognizable.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: IAA: It is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, along with many other sports bodies.; FITA: Not the correct answer; GAA: Not the correct answer.
Where is the headquarters of the International Judo Federation (IJF) located?
Correct Answer: A. Budapest, Hungary
• **Budapest, Hungary** = The IJF was founded in 1951 to promote the martial art of Judo as a sport.. • **While the sport originated in ** — While the sport originated in Japan, its administrative center is in Hungary.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tokyo, Japan: The IJF organizes the World Judo Championships annually.; Seoul, South Korea: Not the correct answer; Paris, France: Not the correct answer.
Which organization oversees the rules and tournaments of professional snooker?
Correct Answer: D. WPBSA
• **WPBSA** = The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) is based in Bristol, UK.. • **It governs the professional ci** — It governs the professional circuit and ensures the integrity of the sport.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: BCA: It works alongside the IBSF, which manages amateur competitions.; WSA: Not the correct answer; IBSF: Not the correct answer.
The IWF is the international organization responsible for which sport?
Correct Answer: A. Weightlifting
• **Weightlifting** = The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) was founded in 1905.. • **It oversees the Olympic sport ** — It oversees the Olympic sport of weightlifting and sets weight categories.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Wakeboarding: The organization is currently headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.; Walking: Not the correct answer; Wrestling: Not the correct answer.
Which body governs international baseball and softball combined?
Correct Answer: A. WBSC
• **WBSC** = The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) was established in 2013.. • **It was formed by the merger of** — It was formed by the merger of the separate baseball and softball international federations.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: MLB: This merger helped the sports return to the Olympic program.; ISF: Not the correct answer; IBAF: Not the correct answer.