Worksheet: History and Symbols of the Olympics | General Knowledge Encyclopedia - Class 8 PDF Download

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: How many medals were won by India in the ‘Special Olympics World Games 2023’?
(a) 101
(b) 202
(c) 303
(d) 404

Q2: Which country is the host of the special Olympics World Games 2023?
(a) India
(b) Japan
(c) Germany
(d) USA

Q3: Which country hosts the ‘Special Olympics World Summer Games’?
(a) India
(b) Germany
(c) France
(d) Australia

Q4: Consider the following statements:

1. Bajrang Punia is the only Indian wrestler to win 4 medals at the World Wrestling Championships.
2. He won bronze in Tokyo Olympics by defeating Uzbekistan’s Daulet Niyazbekov.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q5: Which of the following pairs of banned traditional sports in India and associated states is/are matched correctly?

1. Karnataka – Kambala buffalo race,
2. Kerala – Kodipandem cockfight,
3. Punjab – Rural Olympics bullock cart race,
4. West Bengal – Bulbul bird fight and
5. Maharashtra – Bullock cart race.

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) Only 1, 2 & 4
(b) Only 2, 4 & 5
(c) Only 1, 3 & 5
(d) Only 2, 3 & 4

Q6: Which of the following sports events were held for the first time in Olympics in Tokyo 2020?

1. Karate
2. Rugby
3. Golf

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 1 & 2
(c) Only 2 & 3
(d) 1, 2 & 3

Q7: Which of the following initiatives has/have been launched to train athletes for Olympics and other such sports tournament?

1. The Mission Olympics Wing
2. Target Olympic Podium Scheme
3. One State, One Game Initiative

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) Only 1 & 2
(b) Only 2 & 3
(c) Only 1 & 3
(d) 1, 2 & 3

Q8: Which state is the host of the 2nd edition of the North East Olympics in 2022?
(a) Assam
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Sikkim

Q9: What is the official slogan of the 2024 Paris Olympics?
(a) Inclusive and Impressive
(b) Games Wide Open
(c) Global Partnership
(d) Brotherly and Beautiful

Q10: Which company is set to establish first-ever India House at Paris Olympics 2024?
(a) Reliance Industries
(b) Tata Group
(c) Adani Industries
(d) Mahindra and Mahindra

Section B: Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The modern Olympic Games were revived by ___________ in ___________.

Q2: The ancient Olympic Games were held in honor of the Greek god ___________.

Q3: The Olympic Games were originally held in ___________.

Q4: The Olympic motto is ___________.

Q5: The Olympic rings symbolize ___________.

Q6: The Olympic flame is lit using a ___________.

Q7: The Olympic torch is carried by ___________ from Greece to the host city.

Q8: The Olympic Games were canceled during ___________ due to ___________.

Q9: The Olympic Games include both ___________ and ___________ events.

Q10: The Olympic Games have a tradition of awarding ___________ to the top three athletes in each event.