Active Pursuits Quiz

In which year did the first Paralympic Games take place, featuring athletes with disabilities competing in various sports?

1. 1948
2. 1960
3. 1972
4. 1980

Answer: (b) 1960

Which annual tennis event is played on a grass court and considered the oldest in the sport?

1. Australian Open
2. Wimbledon
3. US Open
4. Roland Garros

Answer: (b) Wimbledon

Who broke the long jump world record, setting a new mark with a jump of 8.95 meters?

1. Mike Powell
2. Stefan Holm
3. Marquise Goodwin
4. Yulimar Rojas

Answer: (a) Mike Powell

Match the following: Sport Record 1. Usain Bolt a. Most goals in a calendar year (91 goals in 2012) 2. Michael Phelps b. Most Olympic gold medals in a single Olympic Games (8 in 2008) 3. Lionel Messi c. Most international goals in football history 4. Cristiano Ronaldo d. Fastest man in the world with a record of 9.58 seconds in 100 m

1. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
2. 1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a
3. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
4. 1-d, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c

Answer: (d) 1-d, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c

Which country is the only nation to have played in every single FIFA World Cup since its inception in 1930?

1. Brazil
2. Italy
3. Argentina
4. Germany

Answer: (a) Brazil

Consider the following statements: 1. The use of wearable technology like smartwatches and fitness trackers is becoming a common tool in professional sports. 2. Formula 1 cars do not use any data analytics or telemetry to improve performance. Which of the following is true?

1. Both statements are incorrect.
2. Only statement 2 is correct.
3. Both statements are correct.
4. Only statement 1 is correct.

Answer: (d) Only statement 1 is correct.

Fill in the blank: The FIFA World Cup is held every _________ years and is one of the most prestigious international football tournaments.

1. 2
2. 4
3. 6
4. 10

Answer: (b) 4

Fill in the blank: The __________ Grand Prix is the only Formula One race traditionally run on city streets and known for its glamour and tight corners.

1. Abu Dhabi
2. Singapore
3. Monaco
4. Melbourne

Answer: (c) Monaco

Consider the following statements: 1. The VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system was introduced in football to review refereeing decisions. 2. The Hawk-Eye system is used to measure ball trajectory in tennis and cricket. Which of the following is true?

1. Only statement 1 is correct.
2. Only statement 2 is correct.
3. Both statements are correct.
4. Both statements are incorrect.

Answer: (c) Both statements are correct.

Which female athlete has won the most Olympic medals in history (as of 2024)?

1. Larisa Latynina
2. Simone Biles
3. Katie Ledecky
4. Allyson Felix

Answer: (a) Larisa Latynina