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GK Quiz on Olympics
1. In which city did the first modern Olympic Games take place in 1896?
a) Athens, Greece
b) Paris, France
c) London, United Kingdom
d) Rome, Italy
2. Which Olympic sport allows competitors to use a bow and arrows?
a) Fencing
b) Archery
c) Judo
d) Taekwondo
3. The Olympic rings represent unity among the continents. How many rings are there, and what do the colors symbolize?
a) 3 rings, unity of body, mind, and spirit
b) 4 rings, representing the four elements – Earth, Water, Air, and Fire
c) 5 rings, representing the five continents, with colors symbolizing the nations’ flags
d) 6 rings, representing the six original Olympic sports
4. Which country has hosted the most Summer Olympics as of 2021?
a) United States
b) France
c) Japan
d) Germany
5. The Winter Olympics were first held in which year and in which city?
a) 1924 in Chamonix, France
b) 1932 in Lake Placid, USA
c) 1948 in St. Moritz, Switzerland
d) 1956 in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
6. The Olympic flame is lit during a ceremony in Olympia, Greece. Which symbol does it represent?
a) Friendship
b) Knowledge
c) Unity
d) Perseverance
7. Which athlete holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals as of 2021?
a) Usain Bolt
b) Michael Phelps
c) Simone Biles
d) Serena Williams
8. The Olympic motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius” translates to what in English?
a) Faster, Higher, Stronger
b) Unity in Diversity
c) Peace, Progress, Unity
d) Excellence through Effort
9. Which city will host the 2024 Summer Olympics?
a) Tokyo, Japan
b) Beijing, China
c) Paris, France
d) Los Angeles, USA
10. In which sport did India’s Abhinav Bindra win a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
a) Boxing
b) Shooting
c) Wrestling
d) Badminton
11. What is the age limit for athletes to compete in the Youth Olympic Games?
a) Under 18
b) Under 20
c) Under 23
d) Under 16
12. Which country boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow?
a) United States
b) United Kingdom
c) Australia
d) Canada
13. The 2022 Winter Olympics were hosted in which city?
a) Pyeongchang, South Korea
b) Beijing, China
c) Sochi, Russia
d) Vancouver, Canada
14. Which African country has won the most Olympic gold medals as of 2021?
a) Kenya
b) Nigeria
c) Ethiopia
d) South Africa
15. What is the Olympic event that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting?
a) Biathlon
b) Bobsleigh
c) Luge
d) Ski Jumping
16. The Olympic Games were canceled three times in history. Which of the following was not one of those occasions?
a) World War I
b) World War II
c) Cold War tensions
d) World economic crisis
17. Who is known as the “Flying Finn” and won nine Olympic gold medals in long-distance running events?
a) Paavo Nurmi
b) Jesse Owens
c) Carl Lewis
d) Emil Zatopek
18. The 2004 Summer Olympics were held in which city?
a) Sydney, Australia
b) Athens, Greece
c) Barcelona, Spain
d) Atlanta, USA
19. Which country won the most medals in the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
a) United States
b) China
c) Russia
d) Great Britain
20. Which sport made its return to the Olympic Games in 2016 after a 112-year absence?
a) Golf
b) Rugby
c) Baseball
d) Tug of War
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