Organizations — Set 5
Sports · संगठन · Questions 41–50 of 60
Which organization is the global governing body for the sport of Football?
Correct Answer: B. FIFA
• **FIFA** = FIFA was founded in 1904 to oversee international competition among the national associations of several European countries.. • **It now governs football associ** — It now governs football associations from all over the world.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: UEFA: Its headquarters is located in Zurich, Switzerland.; IOC: Not the correct answer; AFC: Not the correct answer.
In which city is the headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) currently located?
Correct Answer: D. Dubai
• **Dubai** = The ICC moved its headquarters from London to Dubai in 2005.. • **This move was primarily to ben** — This move was primarily to benefit from the tax-free environment and central location between cricket-playing nations.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mumbai: Dubai is now the administrative heart of world cricket.; Melbourne: Not the correct answer; London: Not the correct answer.
The Olympic Games are organized under the supreme authority of which body?
Correct Answer: C. IOC
• **IOC** = The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a non-governmental sports organization based in Switzerland.. • **It was created by Pierre de Co** — It was created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894 to revive the Ancient Olympic Games.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: UN: It owns all rights to the Olympic symbols and the Games themselves.; FIFA: Not the correct answer; WADA: Not the correct answer.
Which organization is the governing body for international Tennis?
Correct Answer: C. ITF
• **ITF** = The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the world governing body of tennis, consisting of 211 national associations.. • **It administers and regulates t** — It administers and regulates the game and organizes international competitions.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: ATP: It is based in London, United Kingdom.; Davis Club: Not the correct answer; WTA: Not the correct answer.
Where is the headquarters of the Badminton World Federation (BWF)?
Correct Answer: B. Kuala Lumpur
• **Kuala Lumpur** = The BWF is the international governing body for the sport of badminton recognized by the IOC.. • **It was founded in 1934 and was** — It was founded in 1934 and was originally based in the UK.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New Delhi: The headquarters moved to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2005.; Jakarta: Not the correct answer; London: Not the correct answer.
Which organization is responsible for the sport of Chess worldwide?
Correct Answer: C. FIDE
• **FIDE** = FIDE stands for Fédération Internationale des Échecs or the International Chess Federation.. • **It was founded in Paris in 192** — It was founded in Paris in 1924 and connects various national chess federations.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: ICF: It is currently headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.; WCF: Not the correct answer; GCA: Not the correct answer.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is headquartered in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Lausanne
• **Lausanne** = The FIH is the global governing body for field hockey and indoor field hockey.. • **It was founded in 1924 in Pari** — It was founded in 1924 in Paris by Paul Léautey.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Brussels: Like many other sports organizations, it is now based in Lausanne, Switzerland.; Paris: Not the correct answer; Amsterdam: Not the correct answer.
Which organization is the governing body for international Basketball?
Correct Answer: B. FIBA
• **FIBA** = FIBA stands for International Basketball Federation (Fédération Internationale de Basketball).. • **It defines the rules of basket** — It defines the rules of basketball and specifies the equipment and facilities required.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: NBA: It was founded in 1932 and is based in Mies, Switzerland.; BBA: Not the correct answer; IBF: Not the correct answer.
In which city is the headquarters of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) located?
Correct Answer: C. Kuala Lumpur
• **Kuala Lumpur** = The AFC is one of the six continental confederations of FIFA and governs football in Asia and Australia.. • **It was founded in 1954 in Mani** — It was founded in 1954 in Manila, Philippines.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tokyo: Its current administrative headquarters is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.; Singapore: Not the correct answer; Doha: Not the correct answer.
Which organization governs international swimming and aquatic sports?
Correct Answer: A. FINA
• **FINA** = FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) is the international federation recognized by the IOC for aquatic sports.. • **It was founded in 1908 in Lond** — It was founded in 1908 in London.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: ISA: It recently rebranded its public name to 'World Aquatics' in late 2022.; AQUA: Not the correct answer; WSA: Not the correct answer.