GK Quiz on Olympics: Challenge Your Olympics Knowledge with This GK Quiz!

Olympic fever is sweeping the world once again! With the 2024 Paris Olympics in full swing, let’s test your knowledge of the greatest sporting event on Earth. From the ancient Greeks to the modern day, the Olympic Games have captivated people for centuries. How well do you know the history, symbols, and champions of this global event? Take this quiz and find out!

1. In which country did the ancient Olympic Games originate?

a) Greece

b) Rome

c) Egypt

d) China

Answer: a)

2. Who is considered the father of the modern Olympic Games?

Michael Phelps

b) Jesse Owens

c) Pierre de Coubertin

d) Usain Bolt

Answer: c)

3. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?

a) Five continents

b) Five Olympic sports

c) The five founding nations of the Olympic Games

d) Five Olympic Values

Answer: a)

4. Which country has hosted the most Summer Olympic Games?

Greece

b) United Kingdom

c) France

d) United States

Answer: d)

5. Which of the following is not an Olympic sport?

a) Basketball

b) Cricket

c) Gymnastics

d) Swimming

Answer: b)

6. The Olympic motto is “Faster, Higher, Stronger”. What does it mean in English?

Faster, Higher, Stronger

b) Better, Bigger, Best

c) More, less, equal

d) old, new, future

Answer: a)

7. In which year was the first modern Olympic Games held?

1948

b) 1924

c) 1896

d) 1960

Answer: c)

8. Which country will win the most medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

a) China

b) United States

c) Japan

d) United Kingdom

Answer: b)

9. Who is the most decorated Olympian in history?

Simone Biles

b) Usain Bolt

c) Serena Williams

d) Michael Phelps

Answer: d)

10. Which city hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?

a) Rio de Janeiro

b) London

c) Beijing

d) Tokyo

Answer: a)

11. What is the name of the mascot for the Paris 2024 Olympics?

a) Miraitova

b) Ollie

c) Phriges

d) Nagano

Answer: c)

12. How many medals does India win in the 2024 Paris Olympics?

a) 0

b) 6

c) 9

d) 11

Answer: b)

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