2016 Rio Paralympics

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1. Which edition of Olympic Games has been conducted during the year 2016 starting from 5th August 2016 in Brazil? A.30 B.31 C.32 D.33 Ans: B.31 Explanation: 31st Rio Olympics Games Kick Started with opening ceremony where acting president of Brazil Michel Temer opened the games in Maracana Stadium on 5th August 2016.

2. Who has presided over the Rio Summer Olympic Games 2016? A.Thomas Bach B.Ban Ki Moon C.Michel Temer D.N. Ramachandran Ans: A.Thomas Bach Explanation: The Rio Summer Olympic Games 2016 presided under the IOC Presidency of Thomas Bach

3. What are the new sports events added during the Summer Olympic Games 2016? A.Cricket and Golf B.Kabaddi and Football C.Golf and Rugby Sevens D.Rugby and Volleyball Ans: C.Golf and Rugby Sevens Explanation: New Sports added Golf and Rugby Sevens

4. What is the motto of the Rio Olympic 2016? A.A New Earth – Rio 2016 B.A New World – Rio 2016 C.A New Human – Rio 2016 D.A New Man – Rio 2016 Ans: B.A New World – Rio 2016

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Explanation: Motto: A New World – Rio 2016

5. What is the theme of the Rio Summer Olympic 2016? A.World Love and Peace B.World Peace and Environment C.World Love and Environment D.World Love and Affairs Ans: B.World Peace and Environment Explanation: Theme: World Peace and Environment

6. Which country to be hosted the Next Summer Olympics 2020? A.London B.China C.Italy D.Japan Ans: D.Japan Explanation: The Next Edition i.e the 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan. The Last edition was hosted at London 2012.

7. Which of the following country is first time entrant to the Rio Olympics 2016? A.South Korea B.North Sudan C.South Sudan D.Japan Ans: C.South Sudan Explanation: First time entrants Kosovo, South Sudan, Refugee Olympic Team.

8. How many venues had been alloted to conduct the Rio Olympic 2016? A.33 B.38 C.43 D.48 Ans: B.38 Explanation: Events took place at 33 venues in the host city, and at five in Sao Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Brasília, and Manaus.

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C.207 D.209 Ans: C.207 Explanation: Nations participating: 207

10. The recently concluded Rio Olympics 2016 opened on ______and closed on ______. A.4th August and 22nd August B.5th August and 22nd August C.4th August and 21st August D.5th August and 21st August Ans: D.5th August and 21st August Explanation: Opening ceremony: 5 August, Closing ceremony: 21 August

11. Which of the following special feature of the Rio Olympics 2016 Emblem? A.Having faces of the important leaders B.Olympic Rings C.3D Logo D.All the above Ans: C.3D Logo Explanation: The emblem was also designed to have a three-dimensional form, which designer Fred Gelli claimed made it the "first 3D logo in the history of the Olympics.

12. India has been participated in how many sports with 117 contingents in Rio Olympics 2016? A.14 B.15 C.16 D.17 Ans: B.15 Explanation: Indian Participants: 117 in 15 sports

13. Which country spotted first rank in medal tally during Summer Olympics 2016? A.Great Britain B.China C.Russia D.United States Ans: D.United States Explanation: United States stands first rank with 46 Gold, 37 Silver and 38 Bronze. Total: 121 3 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2016 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Great Britain – Second(27 Gold, 23 Silver, 17 Bronze) China – Third(26 Gold, 18 Silver, 26 Bronz)

14. India ranked which position in recently concluded Rio Olympic 2016? A.65 B.66 C.67 D.68 Ans: C.67 Explanation: India clinched one Silver and One Bronze

15. Who has gained the highest individual medal in Men’s Category in Rio Olympics 2016? A.Ma Long B.Usain Bolt C.Andy Murray D.Phelps Ans: D.Phelps Explanation: Highest Individual medal in men’s Category: Phelps in swimming event with 5 Gold and 1 Silver.

16. Who became the First Woman to win a silver medal in the Olympics History from India? A.Sashi Malik B.PV Sindhu C.Saina Nehwal D.Dipa Karmakar Ans: B.PV Sindhu Explanation: Pusarla Venkata Sindhu became the first Indian Woman to win an Olympic Silver medal in the just concluded world mega sporting event Rio Olympics 2016

17. Dipa Karmakar created history after she became the first Indian to qualify for which game in Rio Olympics 2016? A.Atheletics B.Swimming C.Boxing D.Gymnastics Ans: D.Gymnastics Explanation: Tripura hailed Dipa Karmakar created history after she became the first Indian to qualify for the apparatus finals of artistic Gymnastics at the Rio 2016. 4 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2016 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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18. Who was responsible for India’s flag bearer at the Opening Ceremony in Rio 2016 representing India? A.Sachin Tendulkar B.Narayana Ramachandran C.Sashi Malik D.Abhinav Bindra Ans: D.Abhinav Bindra Explanation: India’s Flag bearer: Opening Ceremony – Abhinav Bindra and Closing Ceremony – Sashi Malik

19. Who is the official Sponsor for the Indian Contingent to the Rio Olympics 2016? A.Amul B.Boost C.Zandu Balm D.MRF Ans: A.Amul Explanation: The Official Sponsor of Indian Contingent to the 2016 Rio: Amul (Based Anand, Gujarat)

20. Which of the following personality is not included in the Goodwill Ambassadors in Rio Olympic 2016? A.Salman Khan B.Sachin Tendulkar C.Aishwarya Rai D.A R Rahman Ans: C.Aishwarya Rai Explanation: Goodwill Ambassadors: Salman Khan, A R Rahman, Sachin Tendulkar and Abhinav Bindra

21. Babitakumari participated in Rio Olympics for which sports? A.Boxing B.Wrestling C.Golf D.Swimming Ans: B.Wrestling Explanation: Babita Kumari from Haryana has participated in Freestyle Wrestling in 53 kg category

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B.Switzerland C.Brazil D.Japan Ans: B.Switzerland Explanation: International Olympic Committee founded in 1894. President: Thomas Bach and Headquarters at Lausanne, Switzerland

23. India’s maiden participant of Vaults Dipa Karmakar finished at which position in Final? A.Fifth B.Sixth C.Fourth D.Seventh Ans: C.Fourth Explanation: Dipa Karmakar finished fourth in Vaults Final

24. Who was ruled out from representing India in Men’s 74kg freestyle category after he was slapped with a four year ban by Court of Arbitration for Sports? A.Gagan Narang B.Narsingh Yadav C.Gopichand D.Mukthi Sagar Ans: B.Narsingh Yadav Explanation: Narsingh Yadav was ruled out from representing India in Men’s 74 kg freestyle category after has was slapped with a four year ban by court of Arbitration for sports for failing a dope test after WADA challenged his clean chit given by NADA

25. India participated in how many sports events in Rio Olympics with 117 contingents? A.14 B.15 C.16 D.17 Ans: B.15 Explanation: India took part in 15 sports

26. Usain Bolt considered to be the fastest human ever timed in Athletics three Gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He belonged to which Country? A.Canada B.Serbia C.Czech 6 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2016 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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D.Jamaica Ans: D.Jamaica Explanation: Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt considered being the fastest human ever timed in Athletics three Gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics

2016 Rio Paralympics

1. Which edition of Summer Paralympic games for athletes with disabilities concluded in Brazil from September 7th to 18th 2016? A.14th B.15th C.16th D.17th Ans: B.15th Explanation: 15th Summer Paralympic Games for athletes with disabilities governed by the International Paralympic Committee held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from September 7 to 18, 2016.

2. What is the theme for the 2016 Summer Paralympics held in Brazil for Disabilities? A.Everybody has a mind B.Everybody has a Soul C.Everybody has a Beat D.Everybody has a Heart Ans: D.Everybody has a Heart Explanation: The opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on the evening of 7 September 2016 at the Maracana Stadium. With the theme “Todo Mundo tem um Coracao” (“Everybody Has a Heart”)

3. Who is the India’s first blind athlete in 30 years participated at Paralympics 2016 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil? A.Thangappan Mariappan B.Ankur Dhama C.Mariyappan Thangavelu D.Murlikant Petkar Ans: B.Ankur Dhama Explanation: Ankur Dhama is the India’s first blind athlete in 30 years to participate at Paralympics this year in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. At the age of six, Ankur became completely blind when he was in Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh.

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4. Mariyappan Thangavelu clinched which medal in the men’s T42 high jump event of the Rio Games Paralympic 2016? A.Gold B.Silver C.Bronze D.No Medal Ans: A.Gold Explanation: Mariyappan Thangavelu became only the third Indian ever to clinch a Paralympic gold, while Varun Bhati secured a bronze as the duo scripted history for the country in the men’s T42 high jump event of the Rio Games.

5. Which Country made history to secure the Country’s first ever Paralympics gold medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics in Brazil? A.Colombia B.Indonesia C.Brazil D.Vietnam Ans: D.Vietnam Explanation: Paralympic weightlifter Le Van Cong’s final attempt in the men’s 49kg paralympic weightlifting competition made history for Vietnam as he secured the country’s first ever paraylympic gold medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics in Brazil.

6. Name the Athlete made the history by winning silver in the shot put F-53 Category at the Rio Paralympics 2016? A.Deepa Malik B.Anurag Kumar C.Shashi Kant D.Makesh Roop Ans: A.Deepa Malik Explanation: India’s Deepa Malik, a wheelchair-bound athlete, etched her name in the record books by winning silver in the shot-put F-53 category at the Rio Paralympics. She is the first Indian women to win medal. She will receive a cash award of Rs 4 crore under the Haryana Sports Scheme for her feat.

7. Which country holds the first rank in 2016 Summer Paralympics Medal Tally? A.China B.Ukraine C.Great Britain D.India 8 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2016 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Ans: A.China Explanation: Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 China 105 81 51 237 2 Great Britain 64 39 44 147 3 Ukraine 41 37 39 117

8. India ranked which position in 2016 Summer Paralympics medal tally? A.42 B.43 C.44 D.45 Ans: B.43 Explanation: Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total 43 India 2 1 1 4

9. Sprinter Liam Malone broke the men’s 200-metre T44 Paralympic Games record held by South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius. He belongs to which country? A.Brazil B.America C.Ukraine D.New Zealand Ans: D.New Zealand Explanation: New Zealand sprinter Liam Malone broke the men’s 200-metre T44 Paralympic Games record held by South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius. The 22 year old, who won gold in the event, registered a timing of 21.06 seconds, beating Pistorius’ record by 0.24 seconds.

10. An Iranian Para-cyclist has died after a crash during the men’s C4-5 road race at the Rio Paralympics. Who is he? A.Golbarnezhad B.Salurmaldhad C.Manelindha D.Crazeberlu Ans: A.Golbarnezhad Explanation: The Iranian flag has been lowered to half-mast in the Paralympic Village and a period of silence will be observed during Sunday’s closing ceremony. Golbarnezhad’s death is the first in competition at a summer Olympics or Paralympics since Danish cyclist Knud Enemark Jensen in the 100km team time trial at the 1960 Rome Olympics. 9 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2016 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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