World Cups — Set 4
Sports · विश्व कप · Questions 31–40 of 60
Which nation has won the most titles in the Women's Cricket World Cup?
Correct Answer: C. Australia
Australia has won seven Women's World Cup titles, far more than any other nation. Their dominance includes multiple successful title defenses across different decades. Australia's structure for women's cricket is considered the best in the world.
The first official FIFA World Cup mascot appeared in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1966
World Cup Willie, a lion wearing a Union Flag jersey, was the first mascot for the 1966 England World Cup. Mascots have since become a standard marketing and cultural feature of the tournament. They often represent a characteristic feature of the host country.
Which batsman has scored the most runs in a single edition of an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup?
Correct Answer: D. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli scored 765 runs in the 2023 World Cup held in India. He broke the previous record of 673 runs set by Sachin Tendulkar in 2003. This achievement reflects extreme consistency over a single tournament.
Which nation hosted the first World Athletics Championships in 1983?
Correct Answer: C. Finland
The championships were held in Helsinki, Finland, a city with a rich history of athletics. Before this, Olympic winners were considered the de facto world champions. It is now held every two years as the premier track and field event.
Which team won the 1975 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup?
Correct Answer: C. India
India defeated Pakistan in the final held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This remains India's only gold medal in the history of the Hockey World Cup. The winning goal was scored by Ashok Kumar, the son of hockey legend Dhyan Chand.
In which year was the first FIFA Futsal World Cup held?
Correct Answer: C. 1989
The correct answer is '1989'. The inaugural Futsal World Cup was held in the Netherlands and won by Brazil. Futsal is a variant of association football played on a hard court, smaller than a football pitch. It is credited with helping develop the technical skills of many football stars.
The first World Cup of Golf (initially called the Canada Cup) was held in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1953
The correct answer is '1953'. The first edition took place in Montreal, Canada, as a two-man team competition. It was renamed the World Cup in 1967. This event helped promote professional golf on a global and international scale.
Which city hosted the final of the first ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
Correct Answer: C. Johannesburg
The final was held at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. India defeated Pakistan by 5 runs in a match that went down to the final over. This game is considered a turning point for the commercial success of T20 cricket.
The 'Thomas Cup' is effectively the world championship for which sport?
Correct Answer: D. Badminton (Men)
It is an international team competition for men's badminton. India won its first-ever Thomas Cup title in 2022 by defeating Indonesia. The women's equivalent is known as the Uber Cup.
Which nation has hosted the FIFA World Cup twice?
Correct Answer: A. Mexico
Mexico hosted the tournament in 1970 and 1986. Other nations that have hosted twice include Brazil, Italy, France, and Germany. Mexico will become the first to host three times in 2026 as a co-host.