MPSC Sports — Previous Year Questions

Maharashtra Public Service Commission has asked 8 questions on Sports across 6 papers (2021–2026). Every one is solved below — open a question for the answer, why it is right, and why each wrong option was written to tempt you.

1. 2026Q93During which tenure did Shri. Suresh Kalmadi hold the presidency of the 'Asian Athletics Association' ?Answer: D
2. 2026Q97How many gold, silver and bronze Medals India secure at the 'World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026' New Delhi ?Answer: B
3. 2025Q88Gukesh D. is one of the most outstanding chess player of the country. His achievements are, — A. Gold medal in FIDE World Chess Championship held in Singapore in 2024. B. Gold medal in FIDE 45th Chess Olympiad (Open Team) held in Singapore in 2024. C. Gold Medal in FIDE 45th Chess Olympiad (Individual) held in Budapest in 2024. Consider the above statements and select the correct statements.Answer: C
4. 2024Q89Identify the correct statements regarding Asian Games - 2023. (a) This competition was held in Hangzhou, China. (b) Shooter Lovelina Borgohain played a role of flag bearer for India at the time of inauguration. (c) India got 4th position with 28 gold medals. (d) India got total 107 medals in this competition.Answer: D
5. 2023Q94Who among the following inaugurated IBA Women's World Boxing Championship, 2023 in New Delhi ?Answer: A
6. 2022Q78Which racing driver won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Tournament held in March 2022 ?Answer: B
7. 2022Q80Choose the correct option. (a) Deon Lendore of Trinidad and Tobago died in a car accident in January 2022. (b) He won a Bronze medal in the London Olympics, 2012. (c) Deon Lendore was a Chess Player.Answer: B
8. 2021Q88Who was recognised as the 'Miracle Mom from Chandigarh' ?Answer: D