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GK questions on olympics are crucial and frequently appear in competitive exams. Below, I have compiled a list of gk questions on oylmpics to help you prepare effectively for your exams. These questions test your awareness of important events and commemorate historical milestones, making them an essential part of general knowledge.
General Knowledge Questions on Olympics
Q1. Tokyo Olympic is the edition of Summer
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Answer (a)
Q2. Which Indian woman Gymnast is going to represent India at Tokyo Olympics 2021?
- Pranati Nayak
- Sunita Sharma
- Dipa Karmakar
- Aruna Reddy
Answer (a)
Q3. What do the five rings on the Olympic symbol represent?
- the five oceans
- the five continents
- the five countries
- the five rivers
Answer (b)
Q4. Who is the 1st ever Indian Fencer to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games 2021 ?
- Kabita Devi
- Shilpa Garg
- CA Bhavani Devi
- Pooja Mishra
Answer (c)
Q5. Which team leads the procession of athletes at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games?
- Hosting nation
- Greece
- Hosting nation of next 2 Olympic games
- Hosting nation of previous 3 Olympic games
Answer (b)
Q6. Who is the women Indian Golfer who qualified for Tokyo Olympics games 2021 ?
- Neha Tripathi
- Shaili Chopra
- Aditi Ashok
- Tvesa Malik
Answer (c)
Q7. Where are the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee located?
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Paris, France
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Atlanta, Europe
Answer (a)
Q8. In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
- 1892
- 1896
- 1912
- 1900
Answer (b)
Q9. What does the Olympic motto Citius, Altius, Fortius mean?
- Character, Attitude, Bigger
- Faster, Higher, Bigger
- Faster, Higher, Stronger
- Bigger, Stronger, Attitude
Answer (c)
Q10. The five rings of the Olympic symbol are in five different Red, Green, Yellow, Blue and
- Indigo
- Pink
- White
- Black
Answer (d)
Q11. In which year did women participate for the first time in modern Olympic Games?
- 1900, Paris
- 1908, London
- 1904, Paris
- 2000, Sydney
Answer (a)
Q12. Who is the youngest athlete in the Tokyo Olympic 2020?
- Hend Zaza
- Mollie O’Callaghan
- Nino Salukvadze
- Andrew Hoy
Answer (a)
Q13. At which of the following Olympic Games was the Olympic flag flown for the first time?
- 1900, Paris
- 1908, Sydney
- 1920, Antwerp
- 1928, USA
Answer (c)
Q14. Who of the following is known as the Father of Modern Olympics?
- Ivo Ferriani
- Pierre de Coubertin
- Jacques Count Rogge
- Ferenc Kemény
Answer (b)
Q15. who is the president of International Olympic Committee?
- Thomas Bach
- Jacques Count Rogge
- John Coates
- Ivo Ferriani
Answer (a)
Q16. Among the following Indians, who was the first to win an individual medal at the Olympics?
- D. Jadhav
- Leander Paes
- Dhyanchand
- Karnam Malleswari
Answer (a)
Q17. Which team is at the end of the procession of athletes at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games?
- Hosting nation
- Greece
- Hosting nation of the next 2 Olympic games
- Hosting nation of the previous 3 Olympic games
Answer (a)
Q18. Which language other than English is the Official language of the International Olympic Committee?
- Hindi
- French
- Spanish
- Arabia
Answer (b)
Q19. Who is the oldest athlete in the Tokyo Olympic 2020?
- Oscar Swahn
- Hend Zaza
- Mary Hanna
- Mollie O’Callaghan
Answer (c)
Note :– Australia – Mary Hanna – equestrian
Q20. According to the Olympic charter, the duration of the competitions of the Olympic Games shall not exceed –
- 21 days
- 15 days
- 14 days
- 16 days
Answer (d)
Q21. At which of the following Olympic Games was the Olympic oath taken for the first time?
- 1936, Berlin
- 1920, Antwerp
- 1900, Paris
- 2000, Sydney
Answer (b)
Q22. At which of the following Olympics were gold medals made of pure gold last awarded?
- 1912
- 1916
- 1908
- 1928
Answer (a)
Q23. Who of the following athletes has won the maximum number of individual gold medals (8) at a single Olympics?
- Poul Masson
- Michael Phelps
- Carl Lewis
- James Connolly
Answer (b)
Q24. Who of the following in 1896 became the first champion of the modern Olympic Games?
- Carl Lewis
- Paul Masson
- Carl Schumann
- James Connolly
Answer (d)
Q25. Who of the following was the first person to complete the 100 m event in under 10 seconds?
- Jim Hines
- Jesse Ownes
- Usain Bolt
- Carl Lewis
Answer (a)
Q26. Who of the following gymnasts was the first to be awarded a perfect score of 10 in an Olympic gymnastic event?
- Michael Phelps
- Jim Hines
- Nadia Comaneci
- Yelena Davydova
Answer (c)
Q27. Who of the following was the first female Olympic champion?
- Nadia Comaneci
- Charlotte Cooper
- Agnes Morton
- Helen Jackson
Answer (b)
Q28. At which of the following places is the Olympic flame lit before the start of the Olympic Games every four years?
- Temple of Zeus
- Temple of God
- Temple of Hera
- Temple of Artemis
Answer (c)
Q29. At which of the Olympic Games was the Olympic flame introduced for the first time?
- 1900, Paris
- 1908, London
- 1928, Amsterdam
- 1920, Paris
Answer (c)
Q30. At which of these Olympic Games did Dhyanchand captain the gold medal winning Indian hockey team?
- 1956, Melbourne
- 1948, Beijing
- 1928, Amsterdam
- 1936, Berlin
Answer (d)
Q31. Who among the following is the lone winner of gold medal from India in the Olympics?
- Abhinav Bindra
- Vijender Kumar
- P V Sindhu
- Rajyavardhan Rathore
Answer (a)
Q32. In 2020, which game is re-introduced in Olympics?
- Golf
- Baseball
- Vollyball
- Karate
Answer (b)
FAQs on Olympics GK Questions
How many Olympics are there?
There are 29 Summer Olympic Games held in 21 cities and 24 Winter Olympic Games held in 21 cities.
Who is the father of the modern Olympics?
Pierre de Coubertin
Why do we celebrate Olympic Day?
Olympic Day was first introduced in the year 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games on 23 June 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris. The main aim was to promote the participation in sport across the globe regardless of age, gender and athletic ability.
What is the Olympic motto?
The original Olympic motto is generally made up of three Latin words : Citius - Altius - Fortius. These words mean Faster - Higher - Stronger.
