Sports | MCQs

Explanation

In the Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2014, Pakistan secured 2nd position.

They lost to Germany 2-0 in the finals.

The tournament was held in Bhubaneswar, India, from December 6-14, 2014.

Explanation

Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record by clinching the coveted gold medal in the men’s javelin final

This ended Pakistan’s 32-year wait for success at the Games 

Throw: 92.97-m throw

Winning date: 8 Aug 2024

Arshad belongs to Mian Channu.

 Nadeem’s throw was Pakistan’s first individual gold medal

Note: It also shattered the previous Olympic record of 90.57m, set by the Netherlands’ Andreas Thorkildsen at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

The throw now stands as the sixth longest throw ever, and the best in the world this year.

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Explanation

Open skills: sports such as Netball, Football, and Hockey involve open skills

Gross skills: such as walking, running, and jumping.

Fine skills: snooker shot or playing the piano

Closed skills: free throw in Basketball and serving in Squash or Tennis.

ND17-1-2023

Explanation

The Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber has been elected as the president of the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF).

Explanation

Asia Pacific Paddle Cup held in September 2024 

Edition: First 

Venue: Bali, Indonesia 

Additional Info: 

Paddle Cup is a racket sport of Mexican origin played in a closed court like squash 

Explanation

Combat (لڑائی یا جنگ) کا متضاد Sport (کھیل) ہے،

Combat refers to fighting, conflict, or battle.

Sport (a peaceful, playful activity) 

Explanation

World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has been named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year for 2022.

Lionel Messi belongs to Argentina.

Explanation

He could not score the goal means وہ گول نہ کرسکا

He could not win the match means وہ میچ نہ جیت سکا

He could not arrest the thief means وہ چور کو گرفتار نہ کرسکا 

He could not pass the exam means وہ امتحان پاس نہ کرسکا

Explanation

"As well as" introduces extra information that modifies the main subject.

The verb agrees with the main subject only, which is singular ("The player").

Therefore, the singular verb "wants" is correct.

Explanation

"By virtue of" means "because of" or "due to," correctly attributing their escape from pressures to their athletic skills.

"Poverty" contrasts logically with the privileges gained through sports, highlighting how athletics can provide an escape from socioeconomic struggles.