Quiz Based on Asian Games 2018

Quiz Based on Asian Games 2018 : Important Points

No. Of Questions: 25.

1. Which country hosted the 2018 Asian Games?
   A) India
   B) Indonesia
   C) China
   D) Japan
   
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     Option B
   Explanation: For the first time, the Asian Games are being co-hosted in two cities; Jakarta and Palembang
2. The 2018 Asian Games was which edition of the game?
   A) 16th
   B) 17th
   C) 18th
   D) 20th
   
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     Option C
   Explanation: It was the 18^th edition
3. Gelora Bung Karno Statdium is located in which country?
   A) India
   B) Indonesia
   C) China
   D) Japan
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: The opening and closing ceremony of the 18^th Asian Games was held in this stadium
4. Which country hosted the first Asian Games?
   A) India
   B) Indonesia
   C) China
   D) Japan
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: The first Asian Games were held in Delhi, India, 4 – 11 March, 1951.
5. The Asian Games torch was lit in which country?
   A) India
   B) Indonesia
   C) China
   D) Japan
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: The torch was lit in Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Delhi, the host of the first-ever Asian Games in 1951
6. Which country topped the medal tally at the 2018 Asian Games?
   A) China
   B) Indonesia
   C) Japan
   D) Korea
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: China topped the Medal tally with 289 medals (G-132, S-92, B-65), Japan was second.
7. What was India’s rank in the medal tally of 2018 Asian Games?
   A) 6
   B) 7
   C) 8
   D) 9
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: India remained on 8th spot with total 69 medals (G-15, S-24, B-30)
8. How many Gold medals did India win in the 2018 Asian Games?
   A) 19
   B) 14
   C) 15
   D) 17
   
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   Option C
9. What was the total medal tally of India in the 2018 Asian Games?
   A) 65
   B) 69
   C) 72
   D) 75
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: 69 medals (G-15, S-24, B-30)
10. Who was the Flag bearer for the Indian contingent in the Opening Ceremony?
    A) Rani Rampal
    B) Neeraj Chopra
    C) P.V. Sindhu
    D) Saina Nehwal
    
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    Option B
11. Who was the Flag bearer for the Indian contingent in the Closing Ceremony?
    A) Rani Rampal
    B) Neeraj Chopra
    C) P.V. Sindhu
    D) Saina Nehwal
    
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    Option A
12. The 2018 Asian Games had how many mascots?
    A) 1
    B) 2
    C) 3
    D) 4
    
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    Option C
    Explanation: Kaka, Atung and Bhin Bhin. (Bhin Bhin is a bird of paradise (Paradisaea Apoda) that represent strategy.; Atung is a Bawean deer (Hyelaphus Kuhlii) that represents speed​.; Kaka is a single-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros Sondaicus) that represents strength.)
13. Which of the following is not a mascot of 2018 Asian Games?
    A) Kaka
    B) Amni
    C) Atung
    D) Bhin Bhin
    
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    Option B
14. How many nations participated in the 2018 Asian Games?
    A) 42
    B) 45
    C) 37
    D) 49
    
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    Option B
    Explanation: Out of 45 participating nations 37 nations won medals.
15. Who has won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in the 2018 Asian Games?
    A) Yang Jian
    B) Nur Dhabitah Sabri
    C) Yiu Salom
    D) Rikako Ikee
    
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    Option D
    Explanation: Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee has won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in the 2018 Asian Games after earning six gold medals and two silver medals in women’s swimming.
16. In which event did India won the maximum number of medals at the 2018 Asian Games?
    A) Wrestling
    B) Tennis
    C) Shooting
    D) Athletics
    
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    Option D
    Explanation: Athletics saw most medals with seventeen medals coming from track and field.
17. How many new games were introduced in 2018 Asian Games?
    A) 12
    B) 2
    C) 10
    D) 8
    
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    Option C
    Explanation: Total games-40; New Games- 10
18. Which country will host the 2022 Asian Games?
    A) India
    B) Philippines
    C) Japan
    D) China
    
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    Option D
    Explanation: Hangzhou, China . In 2026: Nagoya, Japan
19. What was the theme of 2018 Asian Games?
    A) Together we Win
    B) Sports Empowerment
    C) Energy of Asia
    D) The United Asia
    
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    Option C
    Explanation: Energy of Asia
20. Who became the first Indian Women wrestler to win a Gold in Wrestling?
    A) Kavita Devi
    B) Bajrang Punia
    C) Sakshi Malik
    D) Vinesh Phogat
    
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    Option D
21. Rahi Sarnobat is related to which sports?
    A) Wrestling
    B) Badminton
    C) Shooting
    D) Tennis
    
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    Option C
    Explanation: Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat bagged a gold medal in women’s 25m Pistol Event at the ongoing 18th edition of Asian Games.
22. Prajnesh Prabhakaran is related to which sports?
    A) Wrestling
    B) Badminton
    C) Shooting
    D) Tennis
    
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    Option D
23. Swapna Barman won a gold medal in which event?
    A) Heptathlon
    B) Triple Jump
    C) 800 m race
    D) 1500 m race
    
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    Option A
    Explanation: Indian Athlete Swapna Barman Created History By Winning Gold In The Women’s Heptathlon Event At The 2018 Asian Games
24. Amit Panghal is related to which sports?
    A) Wrestling
    B) Boxing
    C) Shooting
    D) Tennis
    
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    Option B
    Explanation: Amit Panghal wins gold medal in men’s 49 kg boxing
25. Who became the oldest man in Indian contingent to win a medal at the 18th Asian Games?
    A) Shibhnath Sarkar
    B) Prabhakar Chaubey
    C) Pranab Bardhan
    D) Shivnarayan Dayal
    
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    Option C
    Explanation: 60 year Pranab Bardhan became the oldest man in Indian contingent to win a medal at the 18th Asian Games as he joined forces with Shibhnath Sarkar to clinch gold in men’s pair event of the bridge competition

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