Organizations — Set 4
Sports · संगठन · Questions 31–40 of 60
Which organization is the global body for the sport of Fencing?
Correct Answer: D. FIE
• **FIE** = The Fédération Internationale d'Escrime (FIE) was founded in 1913 in Paris.. • **It recognizes three weapons: f** — It recognizes three weapons: foil, epee, and sabre.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: IFA: Its current headquarters is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.; WFA: Not the correct answer; SFE: Not the correct answer.
Where is the administrative headquarters of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)?
Correct Answer: C. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• **Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia** = The AFC was founded in 1954 and is one of the six continental confederations of FIFA.. • **It organizes the Asian Cup and** — It organizes the Asian Cup and the AFC Champions League.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tokyo, Japan: Kuala Lumpur has hosted its headquarters for several decades.; Seoul, South Korea: Not the correct answer; Doha, Qatar: Not the correct answer.
The UWW is the international governing body for which sport?
Correct Answer: C. Wrestling
• **Wrestling** = United World Wrestling (UWW) was previously known as FILA until 2014.. • **It oversees various styles of ** — It oversees various styles of wrestling, including Greco-Roman and Freestyle.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Wushu: It is headquartered in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland.; Weightlifting: Not the correct answer; Water Polo: Not the correct answer.
Which body manages the Formula 1 World Championship and other motor sports?
Correct Answer: A. FIA
• **FIA** = The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) was founded in 1904.. • **It promotes safe, sustainable,** — It promotes safe, sustainable, and accessible mobility for all road users.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: WMC: It is also the governing body for world motor sport.; FIM: Not the correct answer; NASCAR: Not the correct answer.
Where is the headquarters of the International Rowing Federation (FISA) situated?
Correct Answer: D. Lausanne, Switzerland
• **Lausanne, Switzerland** = FISA was founded in 1892 and is the oldest international sports federation in the Olympic movement.. • **It is now more commonly referr** — It is now more commonly referred to as World Rowing.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: London, UK: It has been based in Lausanne since the mid-1990s.; Boston, USA: Not the correct answer; Berlin, Germany: Not the correct answer.
Which organization is the governing body for international golf?
Correct Answer: C. IGF
• **IGF** = The International Golf Federation (IGF) was established in 1958 to encourage the international development of golf.. • **It is recognized by the IOC as** — It is recognized by the IOC as the world governing body for the sport.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: R&A: It organizes the golf competitions at the Olympic Games.; PGA: Not the correct answer; USGA: Not the correct answer.
The ITTF, founded in 1926, is responsible for which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Table Tennis
• **Table Tennis** = The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is the world governing body for all national table tennis associations.. • **It organizes the World Table T** — It organizes the World Table Tennis Championships and the ITTF World Cup.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Triathlon: Table tennis became an Olympic sport in 1988.; Tennis: Not the correct answer; Taekwondo: Not the correct answer.
Which body governs international basketball in Asia?
Correct Answer: B. FIBA Asia
• **FIBA Asia** = FIBA Asia is a zone within the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) that contains 44 national federations.. • **It was formerly known as the A** — It was formerly known as the Asian Basketball Confederation.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: ABA: It organizes the FIBA Asia Cup every four years.; ABC: Not the correct answer; IBF: Not the correct answer.
The 'IAAF' was renamed 'World Athletics' in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2019
• **2019** = The correct answer is '2019'.. • **The change was made to make th** — The change was made to make the sport's governing body more accessible and easy to understand.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 2021: World Athletics oversees the World Championships in Athletics and the Diamond League.; 2017: It remains the global authority for competitive track and field.; 2015: Not the correct answer.
Where is the headquarters of the International Skating Union (ISU)?
Correct Answer: A. Lausanne, Switzerland
• **Lausanne, Switzerland** = The ISU was founded in 1892 and is the oldest competing winter sport federation.. • **It governs both figure skating** — It governs both figure skating and speed skating disciplines.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Oslo, Norway: It is currently headquartered in Lausanne, the heart of international sport.; Stockholm, Sweden: Not the correct answer; Zürich, Switzerland: Not the correct answer.