Sports & Others — Set 6
World Organizations · खेल और अन्य · Questions 51–60 of 60
In which city is the headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) situated?
Correct Answer: B. Lausanne
The FIH shifted its base to Lausanne to be part of the global sports administrative hub. It oversees international field hockey and indoor field hockey competitions. India is one of the most prominent members of this federation.
The head office of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is located in?
Correct Answer: A. Montreal
WADA is an independent agency funded by the sports movement and national governments. Its headquarters is in Montreal, Canada, and it was founded in 1999. It aims to ensure a drug-free environment for international sports.
Where is the headquarters of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) based?
Correct Answer: B. London
The ITF is the world governing body of tennis and its offices are in London, UK. It manages the rules of tennis and oversees major team competitions like the Davis Cup. It works closely with the organizers of the four Grand Slam tournaments.
In which country is the headquarters of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) located?
Correct Answer: B. Switzerland
FIBA is headquartered in Mies, Switzerland, near Geneva. It is responsible for organizing and overseeing international basketball competitions including the World Cup. Switzerland is home to more than 60 international sports organizations.
The headquarters of the World Badminton Federation (BWF) is located in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Kuala Lumpur
The BWF is the international governing body for the sport of badminton and is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was founded in 1934 and promotes the sport across all continents. Kuala Lumpur is a major hub for badminton in Asia.
Where is the headquarters of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) located?
Correct Answer: A. Lausanne
The ITTF manages the technical standards and rankings for table tennis globally. Like many other sports bodies, it chose Lausanne for its central headquarters. It was founded in 1926 with India as a founding member.
In which city is the headquarters of the International Amateur Athletic Federation (World Athletics) located?
Correct Answer: B. Monaco
World Athletics, the governing body for track and field sports, is based in the principality of Monaco. It was founded in 1912 and oversees the World Athletics Championships. Monaco provides a stable and strategic location for its operations.
The headquarters of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is situated in which city?
Correct Answer: B. London
The CGF manages the Commonwealth Games every four years and is based in London, UK. It promotes the shared values of the Commonwealth nations through sport. London has been its administrative center since the organization's inception.
In which city is the headquarters of the International Skating Union (ISU) located?
Correct Answer: B. Lausanne
The ISU is the international governing body for competitive ice skating disciplines and is based in Lausanne. It was founded in 1892 and is one of the oldest international sport federations. It oversees both figure skating and speed skating events.
The headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) was shifted from Dubai to which city in 2024?
Correct Answer: D. Dubai
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is headquartered in Dubai, UAE. While it was previously based in London and moved to Dubai in 2005 for tax and strategic reasons, it has maintained its headquarters in Dubai. This was a landmark shift that reflected cricket's global growth outside England.