Sports & Others — Set 3
World Organizations · खेल और अन्य · Questions 21–30 of 60
The headquarters of the International Judo Federation (IJF) is in which city?
Correct Answer: D. Budapest, Hungary
• **Budapest, Hungary** = The IJF is the world governing body for the martial art and sport of judo. • **July 1951** — the month and year the International Judo Federation was founded. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tokyo, Japan: the birthplace of judo, but not the IJF headquarters; Paris, France: a city where judo is very popular, but not the IJF headquarters; Seoul, South Korea: a city known for martial arts, but not the IJF headquarters.
In which city is the headquarters of the World Taekwondo (WT) federation?
Correct Answer: A. Seoul, South Korea
• **Seoul, South Korea** = World Taekwondo is the international federation governing the sport of taekwondo. • **South Korea** — the country where the sport of taekwondo originated and its international federation is based. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tokyo, Japan: a city known for other martial arts, but not the World Taekwondo headquarters; Beijing, China: a major sporting city, but not the origin or HQ of Taekwondo; Bangkok, Thailand: a Southeast Asian capital, but not relevant to Taekwondo's international federation.
Where is the headquarters of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)?
Correct Answer: A. Lausanne, Switzerland
• **Lausanne, Switzerland** = The FIG is the world governing body for competitive gymnastics. • **1881** — the year the FIG was founded, making it the oldest established international sport federation. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Paris, France: a major European city, but not the headquarters of the FIG; London, UK: a global capital, but not home to the International Gymnastics Federation; Munich, Germany: a city with a rich sports history, but not where the FIG is based.
The headquarters of the World Karate Federation (WKF) is located in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Madrid, Spain
• **Madrid, Spain** = The WKF is the largest international governing body of sport karate. • **1970** — the year the World Karate Federation was founded to unite various karate styles. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tokyo, Japan: the traditional home of karate, but not the WKF headquarters; Paris, France: a city where karate is popular, but not the WKF headquarters; Singapore: a prominent Asian city, but not home to the World Karate Federation.
In which country is the headquarters of the International Fencing Federation (FIE)?
Correct Answer: C. Switzerland
• **Switzerland** = The FIE is the world governing body of fencing and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. • **1913** — the year the International Fencing Federation was founded in Paris. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: France: FIE was founded in Paris, but its current headquarters are in Switzerland; Italy: a country with a strong fencing tradition, but not the FIE headquarters; Hungary: a nation known for its fencing success, but not where the FIE is based.
Where is the headquarters of the International Rowing Federation (FISA) based?
Correct Answer: D. Lausanne, Switzerland
• **Lausanne, Switzerland** = FISA, now known as World Rowing, is the oldest international sport federation in the Olympic movement. • **1892** — the year FISA was established in Turin, Italy. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Oxford, UK: a renowned rowing center, but not the headquarters of World Rowing; Amsterdam, Netherlands: a city with a significant rowing culture, but not the FISA headquarters; Cambridge, USA: home to prominent collegiate rowing programs, but not where FISA is based.
The International Sailing Federation (World Sailing) has its headquarters in?
Correct Answer: A. London, UK
• **London, UK** = World Sailing is the world governing body for the sport of sailing. • **1907** — the year the organization was established as the International Yacht Racing Union. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sydney, Australia: a major sailing city, but not the headquarters of World Sailing; Marseille, France: a city with a strong maritime tradition, but not where World Sailing is based; Auckland, New Zealand: known for its sailing achievements, but not the international federation's headquarters.
In which city is the headquarters of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) located?
Correct Answer: C. Lausanne
• **Lausanne** = The ITTF manages the technical rules and rankings of table tennis worldwide. • **World Table Tennis Championships** — ITTF organizes this premier international event, attracting top players globally. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Beijing: a powerhouse in table tennis, but not the ITTF headquarters; London: a major global city, but not home to the International Table Tennis Federation; Singapore: an emerging sports hub, but not where the ITTF is based.
Where is the headquarters of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) located?
Correct Answer: D. Lausanne, Switzerland
• **Lausanne, Switzerland** = The FEI is the world governing body for horse sports. • **1921** — the year the federation was founded to standardize international rules for equestrian sports. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Vienna, Austria: a city with a rich equestrian history, but not the FEI headquarters; Paris, France: a major European capital, but not where the FEI is based; London, UK: a global city, but not home to the International Equestrian Federation.
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) is headquartered in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Lausanne, Switzerland
• **Lausanne, Switzerland** = FIVB is the international governing body for the sport of volleyball and beach volleyball. • **1947** — the year the organization was founded in Paris. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: a city known for beach volleyball, but not the FIVB headquarters; Warsaw, Poland: a European capital, but not home to the International Volleyball Federation; Los Angeles, USA: a major sports city, but not where the FIVB is based.