UPSC – CSE Prelims 2021
CURRENT AFFAIRS – SPORTS
1. Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship:
- The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.
- New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (UPSC CSE 2021)
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both I and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (D)
Explanation
Statement 1: In November 2020, the ICC announced that the finalists would be decided by percentage of points earned. Statement 2: New Zealand was ranked ahead of England in WTC 2019-21 table because the percentage of points won by New Zealand was more than England |
2. Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics:
- The official motto for this Olympics is ‘A New World’.
- Sport Climbing, Surfing. Skateboarding. Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (UPSC CSE 2021)
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both I and 2
(D) Neither I nor 2
Answer: (B)
Explanation
Statement 1: The official motto for this Olympics is ‘United by Emotions’.
Statement 2: All these games were included in this Olympics. |
3. Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000:
- American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.
- The award was received mostly by {Formula One’ players so far.
- Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others.
Which of the above statements are correct? (UPSC CSE 2021)
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (C)
Explanation
Statement 1: Statement 3: Roger Federer received it 5 times. Laureus World Sportsman of the year 2000 was given to Tiger Woods. |
Statement 2: The award was received mostly in the field of tennis
4. Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics:
- The official motto for this Olympics is ‘A New World’.
- Sport Climbing, Surfing. Skateboarding. Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (UPSC CSE 2021)
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both I and 2
(D) Neither I nor 2
Answer: (B)
Explanation
Statement 1: The official motto for this Olympics is ‘United by Emotions’.
Statement 2: All these games were included in this Olympics.
5. Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000:
- American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.
- The award was received mostly by {Formula One’ players so far.
- Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others.
Which of the above statements are correct? (UPSC CSE 2021)
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (C)
Explanation
Statement 1: Laureus World Sportsman of the year 2000 was given to Tiger Woods.
Statement 2: The award was received mostly in the field of tennis
Statement 3: Roger Federer received it 5 times