Worksheet Solutions: Paralympics | General Knowledge Encyclopedia - Class 8 PDF Download

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Who organizes the Paralympic Games?
(a) International Olympic Committee
(b) International Paralympic Committee
(c) Special Olympics International
(d) United Nations

Ans: (b)
Explanation: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is responsible for organizing and overseeing the Paralympic Games.

Q2: Which of the following is NOT a Paralympic sport?
(a) Archery
(b) Wheelchair fencing
(c) Ice hockey
(d) Rugby

Ans: (d)
Explanation: Rugby is not currently included in the official list of Paralympic sports.

Q3: In which year did the first Paralympic Games take place?
(a) 1948
(b) 1960
(c) 1976
(d) 1988

Ans: (b)
Explanation: The first Paralympic Games took place in Rome, Italy, in 1960.

Q4: What is the goal of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)?
(a) Promoting inclusivity in sports
(b) Supporting athletes with disabilities
(c) Increasing respect for people with disabilities
(d) All of the above

Ans: (d)
Explanation: The IPC aims to promote inclusivity in sports, support athletes with disabilities, and increase respect for people with disabilities.

Q5: Which disability is NOT mentioned as a condition that limits movement in Paralympic athletes?
(a) Spinal cord injury
(b) Blindness
(c) Down syndrome
(d) Cerebral palsy

Ans: (c)
Explanation: Down syndrome is not typically associated with mobility limitations. Paralympic athletes may have conditions like spinal cord injuries, blindness, cerebral palsy, among others, that affect their movement.

Q6: What was the historical event that inspired the creation of the Paralympic Games?
(a) World War I
(b) World War II
(c) The Great Depression
(d) The Cold War

Ans: (b)
Explanation: The Paralympic Games were initially organized as a way to rehabilitate and provide sporting opportunities for injured World War II veterans with disabilities.

Q7: Which Paralympic Games took place in the same city as the Olympics for the first time?
(a) 1960 Summer Games
(b) 1976 Winter Games
(c) 1988 Summer Games
(d) 1992 Winter Games

Ans: (c)
Explanation: The 1988 Summer Paralympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, were the first to be held in the same city as the Olympic Games.

Q8: In which country did the Winter Paralympic Games debut?
(a) Sweden
(b) Canada
(c) United States
(d) Norway

Ans: (a)
Explanation: The Winter Paralympic Games debuted in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, in 1976.

Q9: What equipment is used in ice sledge hockey?
(a) Prostheses
(b) Wheelchairs
(c) Low sledge or sled
(d) Guide dogs

Ans: (c)
Explanation: Ice sledge hockey, also known as sled hockey, is played using a low sledge or sled that allows players to move across the ice while holding two hockey sticks with picks on the ends to propel themselves and handle the puck.

Q10: Which group founded the International Paralympic Committee in 1989?
(a) Athletes with disabilities
(b) United Nations
(c) International Olympic Committee
(d) Different organizations that previously organized the Paralympics

Ans: (d)
Explanation: The IPC was formed by various organizations that had been responsible for organizing the Paralympic Games before its establishment in 1989.

Section B: True or False

Q1: The Paralympic Games are international sports competitions for people with disabilities.

Ans: True
Explanation: The Paralympic Games are a multi-sport event for athletes with physical, intellectual, and visual impairments.

Q2: The Paralympics always take place in the same host city as the Olympic Games. 

Ans: True
Explanation: In recent years, the Paralympic Games have been held in the same host city and venues immediately following the conclusion of the Olympic Games.

Q3: Paralympic athletes with spinal cord injuries may use wheelchairs or prostheses to move around. 

Ans: True
Explanation: Paralympic athletes with spinal cord injuries may use wheelchairs or other assistive devices like prostheses, depending on their specific sport and functional abilities.

Q4: Athletes with intellectual disabilities can compete in both the Paralympics and the Special Olympics. 

Ans: False
Explanation: Athletes with intellectual disabilities compete in the Special Olympics, which is a separate international multi-sport event designed specifically for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Paralympic athletes, on the other hand, may have physical or visual impairments, but not intellectual disabilities.

Q5: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is based in Germany.

Ans: True
Explanation: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is based in Bonn, Germany. It is the global governing body responsible for organizing and overseeing the Paralympic Games.

Q6: One of the goals of the IPC is to help athletes with disabilities achieve excellence in sports. 

Ans: True
Explanation: One of the main goals of the IPC is to promote and develop Para sports, support athletes with disabilities, and provide opportunities for them to achieve excellence in their respective sports.

Q7: Athletes in the Paralympic Games compete in a wide range of sports, including swimming and wheelchair basketball. 

Ans: True
Explanation: The Paralympic Games feature a diverse range of sports, including swimming, wheelchair basketball, athletics, wheelchair rugby, powerlifting, and many others.

Q8: Prostheses and wheelchairs are allowed in all Paralympic events.

 Ans: False
Explanation: While prostheses and wheelchairs are allowed in many Paralympic events, some sports have specific rules and classifications regarding the use of assistive devices. Athletes are classified based on their impairment to ensure fair competition within each sport.

Q9: The Paralympics have been held every four years since 1960 for the Summer Games and since 1976 for the Winter Games. 

Ans: True
Explanation: The Summer Paralympic Games have been held every four years since 1960, and the Winter Paralympic Games have been held every four years since 1976.

Q10: The International Paralympic Committee was founded in 1989 to organize the Paralympic Games.

Ans: True
Explanation: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) was founded in 1989 as the global governing body responsible for organizing and coordinating the Paralympic Games.