World Firsts — Set 2
Sports · विश्व में पहली बार · Questions 11–20 of 50
Which country won the first ever UEFA European Championship in 1960?
Correct Answer: A. Soviet Union
The Soviet Union defeated Yugoslavia 2–1 in the final held in Paris. At the time, the competition was known as the European Nations' Cup. This victory remains the only European title won by the Soviet team.
Who was the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10.0 in an Olympic event?
Correct Answer: A. Nadia Comăneci
Nadia Comăneci achieved this at the 1976 Montreal Olympics at the age of 14. The scoreboard was not designed to display four digits, so it showed '1.00' instead. She went on to win a total of nine Olympic medals in her career.
In which city were the first Asian Games held in 1951?
Correct Answer: D. New Delhi
The correct answer is 'New Delhi'. The first Asian Games were inaugurated by President Rajendra Prasad at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Eleven nations participated in this multi-sport event. It was established to foster better relations and sportsmanship among Asian countries.
Who was the first black athlete to win a gold medal in the Winter Olympics?
Correct Answer: A. Vonetta Flowers
Vonetta Flowers won gold in the two-woman bobsled event at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. She was a track and field athlete who successfully transitioned to winter sports. Her achievement broke a long-standing racial barrier in winter disciplines.
Which country won the first ever Rugby World Cup in 1987?
Correct Answer: A. New Zealand
New Zealand co-hosted and won the inaugural tournament by defeating France in the final. The team is famously known as the 'All Blacks'. This victory solidified their position as a global powerhouse in rugby union.
Who was the first woman to finish the Boston Marathon as an official entrant?
Correct Answer: A. Kathrine Switzer
Kathrine Switzer registered and finished the race in 1967 despite an official attempting to physically remove her. At the time, women were not permitted to compete in long-distance races. Her defiance paved the way for women's inclusion in marathons worldwide.
Which city hosted the first Commonwealth Games in 1930?
Correct Answer: B. Hamilton
The event was then known as the British Empire Games and was held in Hamilton, Canada. Eleven countries sent a total of 400 athletes to compete in six sports. It is now held every four years, excluding the years during World War II.
Who was the first Formula One World Champion?
Correct Answer: A. Nino Farina
Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina won the inaugural title in 1950 driving for Alfa Romeo. He secured the championship by winning the final race of the season at Monza. This marked the formal beginning of the modern F1 world championship era.
Which country won the first ever T20 World Cup in 2007?
Correct Answer: B. India
India defeated Pakistan in a thrilling final held in Johannesburg, South Africa. This victory led to a massive boom in the T20 format and the eventually the creation of the IPL. MS Dhoni led the young Indian side to this historic triumph.
Who was the first woman to scale Mount Everest?
Correct Answer: B. Junko Tabei
Junko Tabei of Japan reached the summit on May 16, 1975. She was an avid mountaineer who also became the first woman to scale the Seven Summits. Her achievement inspired women globally to take up high-altitude climbing.