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50 questions covering every section of the note.
This Lok Sewa practice set has 50 multiple-choice questions (Subject: Current Affairs · For: Kharidar, Nayab Subba, Section Officer · Level: Easy). Take the quiz above first; after that, use the study list below to revise every question with its correct answer and a short explanation.
Study list: all 50 questions with answers and explanations
The ancient Olympic Games began in:
- A) Rome
- B) Olympia, Greece ✔
- C) Athens, 1896
- D) Paris
Why: The ancient Olympic Games began in Olympia, Greece, in 776 BC, in honour of the god Zeus.
Who revived the modern Olympic Games?
- A) Pierre de Coubertin ✔
- B) Jules Rimet
- C) Alfred Nobel
- D) Baron Hausmann
Why: Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin revived the Olympic Games and founded the International Olympic Committee in 1894.
The first modern Olympic Games were held in:
- A) Athens, 1896 ✔
- B) Paris, 1900
- C) London, 1908
- D) Rome, 1960
Why: The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
The headquarters of the IOC is in:
- A) Geneva
- B) Lausanne ✔
- C) Zurich
- D) Paris
Why: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The five Olympic rings represent:
- A) Five oceans
- B) Five inhabited continents ✔
- C) Five sports
- D) Five founding countries
Why: The five interlocking rings represent the five inhabited continents joined by the Olympic movement.
Nepal first took part in the Olympics in:
- A) 1956
- B) 1964 ✔
- C) 1972
- D) 1984
Why: Nepal first took part in the Olympics at Tokyo in 1964.
The first FIFA World Cup was held in:
- A) Brazil
- B) Uruguay ✔
- C) Italy
- D) England
Why: The first FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930, and Uruguay won it.
Who won the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
- A) France
- B) Brazil
- C) Argentina ✔
- D) Germany
Why: Argentina, captained by Lionel Messi, won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, beating France on penalties.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have how many teams?
- A) 32
- B) 36
- C) 40
- D) 48 ✔
Why: The 2026 World Cup is the first with 48 teams, up from 32.
FIFA's headquarters is in:
- A) Zurich ✔
- B) Lausanne
- C) London
- D) Paris
Why: FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is based in Zurich, Switzerland.
ICC's headquarters is in:
- A) London
- B) Dubai ✔
- C) Mumbai
- D) Melbourne
Why: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has its headquarters in Dubai, UAE.
Nepal got ODI status in:
- A) 2014
- B) 2016
- C) 2018 ✔
- D) 2020
Why: Nepal got One Day International (ODI) status in 2018.
Nepal played its first T20 World Cup in:
- A) 2012
- B) 2014 ✔
- C) 2016
- D) 2024
Why: Nepal played its first ICC T20 World Cup in Bangladesh in 2014.
Nepal became an ICC associate member in:
- A) 1988
- B) 1996 ✔
- C) 2004
- D) 2014
Why: Nepal became an associate member of the ICC in 1996.
The first South Asian Games were held in:
- A) Dhaka
- B) Kathmandu ✔
- C) Colombo
- D) Islamabad
Why: The first South Asian (SAF) Games were held in Kathmandu in 1984.
How many gold medals did Nepal win at the 2019 South Asian Games?
- A) 27
- B) 41
- C) 51 ✔
- D) 61
Why: Nepal won 51 gold medals at the 2019 South Asian Games, its best result, held at home.
The national sport of Nepal is:
- A) Football
- B) Cricket
- C) Volleyball ✔
- D) Dandi Biyo
Why: Volleyball was declared Nepal's national sport in 2074 BS (2017).
The Thomas Cup is associated with:
- A) Tennis
- B) Badminton ✔
- C) Football
- D) Hockey
Why: The Thomas Cup is the world men's team championship in badminton. The Uber Cup is the women's version.
Wimbledon is played on which surface?
- A) Clay
- B) Grass ✔
- C) Hard court
- D) Sand
Why: Wimbledon is played on grass courts. It is the oldest tennis tournament, held in London.
LBW is a term used in:
- A) Football
- B) Cricket ✔
- C) Golf
- D) Chess
Why: LBW (leg before wicket) is a way of getting out in cricket when the ball would have hit the stumps but hits the batter's leg.
The modern Olympic Games are held every:
- A) Four years ✔
- B) Two years
- C) Five years
- D) Year
Why: The Summer Olympics are held every four years. The period between them is called an Olympiad.
The Olympic motto is:
- A) Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together ✔
- B) Unity in diversity
- C) Play fair
- D) One world one dream
Why: The motto is 'Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter': Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together. 'Together' was added in 2021.
The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in:
- A) Paris ✔
- B) Tokyo
- C) Los Angeles
- D) London
Why: Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics, also hosting in 1900 and 1924.
The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in:
- A) Los Angeles ✔
- B) Brisbane
- C) Paris
- D) Tokyo
Why: Los Angeles, USA, will host the 2028 Summer Olympics.
The 2032 Summer Olympics will be held in:
- A) Brisbane ✔
- B) Los Angeles
- C) Doha
- D) Delhi
Why: Brisbane, Australia, will host the 2032 Summer Olympics.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by USA, Canada and:
- A) Mexico ✔
- B) Brazil
- C) Qatar
- D) Spain
Why: The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
The first FIFA World Cup winner was:
- A) Uruguay ✔
- B) Brazil
- C) Italy
- D) Argentina
Why: Uruguay won the first World Cup in 1930 as the host nation.
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
- A) Brazil ✔
- B) Germany
- C) Italy
- D) Argentina
Why: Brazil has won the World Cup five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002), the most of any country.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup was held in:
- A) Qatar ✔
- B) Russia
- C) Brazil
- D) USA
Why: The 2022 World Cup was held in Qatar, the first in the Middle East.
How many players are in a football team on the field?
- A) 11 ✔
- B) 9
- C) 7
- D) 15
Why: A football team has 11 players on the field, including the goalkeeper.
How many players are in a volleyball team on court?
- A) 6 ✔
- B) 5
- C) 7
- D) 11
Why: A volleyball team has 6 players on court.
How many players are in a basketball team on court?
- A) 5 ✔
- B) 6
- C) 7
- D) 11
Why: A basketball team has 5 players on court.
How many players are in a cricket team?
- A) 11 ✔
- B) 9
- C) 10
- D) 12
Why: A cricket team has 11 players.
The term 'checkmate' is used in:
- A) Chess ✔
- B) Cricket
- C) Tennis
- D) Golf
Why: Checkmate in chess means the king is attacked and cannot escape, which ends the game.
'Deuce' is a term used in:
- A) Tennis ✔
- B) Football
- C) Chess
- D) Boxing
Why: In tennis, deuce means the score is 40–40; a player must then win two points in a row to take the game.
'Penalty corner' is a term in:
- A) Hockey ✔
- B) Cricket
- C) Volleyball
- D) Golf
Why: A penalty corner is awarded in hockey for certain fouls by defenders inside the shooting circle.
The Ashes is a cricket series between England and:
- A) Australia ✔
- B) India
- C) South Africa
- D) New Zealand
Why: The Ashes is the Test cricket series between England and Australia.
Nepal's first T20 International status came in:
- A) 2014 ✔
- B) 2018
- C) 2010
- D) 2024
Why: Nepal got T20 International status in 2014.
Nepal's first ODI was played in 2018 against:
- A) Netherlands ✔
- B) Scotland
- C) UAE
- D) Ireland
Why: Nepal played its first ODI against the Netherlands in 2018 in the Netherlands.
Nepal's first T20 World Cup appearance was in:
- A) 2014 ✔
- B) 2024
- C) 2016
- D) 2010
Why: Nepal's first T20 World Cup was in 2014, in Bangladesh.
Nepal's national sport is:
- A) Volleyball ✔
- B) Football
- C) Cricket
- D) Dandi Biyo
Why: Volleyball is Nepal's national sport (declared in 2074 BS).
The first South Asian Games (SAF Games) were held in:
- A) Kathmandu, 1984 ✔
- B) Dhaka, 1985
- C) Colombo, 1991
- D) Islamabad, 1989
Why: The first SAF Games were held in Kathmandu in 1984.
The 13th South Asian Games (2019) were held in:
- A) Kathmandu and Pokhara ✔
- B) Dhaka
- C) Guwahati
- D) Colombo
Why: The 13th South Asian Games in 2019 were held in Kathmandu and Pokhara (with Janakpur).
Nepal won how many gold medals at the 2019 South Asian Games?
- A) 51 ✔
- B) 20
- C) 100
- D) 10
Why: Nepal won 51 gold medals, finishing second after India.
Wimbledon is held in:
- A) London ✔
- B) Paris
- C) New York
- D) Melbourne
Why: Wimbledon is held in London, England, every summer.
The French Open is played on:
- A) Clay ✔
- B) Grass
- C) Hard court
- D) Carpet
Why: The French Open (Roland Garros) is played on clay courts in Paris.
The Thomas Cup is for:
- A) Badminton (men) ✔
- B) Hockey
- C) Tennis
- D) Football
Why: The Thomas Cup is the world men's team badminton championship, first held in 1949.
The Durand Cup is associated with:
- A) Football ✔
- B) Cricket
- C) Hockey
- D) Polo
Why: The Durand Cup is a football tournament in India, started in 1888, one of the oldest in Asia.
The National Sports Council of Nepal was established in:
- A) 2016 BS ✔
- B) 2046 BS
- C) 2072 BS
- D) 2007 BS
Why: The National Sports Council (राखेप) was established in 2016 BS to develop and manage sports in Nepal.
Nepal's first Olympic participation was in:
- A) 1964 Tokyo ✔
- B) 1972 Munich
- C) 1956 Melbourne
- D) 1988 Seoul
Why: Nepal first took part in the Olympics at the 1964 Tokyo Games.