Paris Olympics 2024: The Olympic Games have been a symbol of unity, competition, and excellence for over a century, drawing athletes and spectators from around the world. With every edition, the Olympics offer thrilling moments, record-breaking performances, and inspiring stories that capture the hearts of millions. For school students, the history of the Olympics provides a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of sports.
As we enjoy the ongoing Olympic Games being played in Paris, it's the perfect time to test our knowledge and celebrate the milestones of this iconic event. Whether you're a budding athlete, a sports enthusiast, or just someone who enjoys a good challenge, this Olympics quiz is designed to enlighten and entertain.
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1. In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
- A) 1896
- B) 1900
- C) 1912
- D) 1920
2. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?
- A) Paris, France
- B) Athens, Greece
- C) London, England
- D) Rome, Italy
3. Who is considered the father of the modern Olympic Games?
- A) Pierre baron de Coubertin
- B) Jules Rimet
- C) Thomas Bach
- D) Avery Brundage
4. Which country has won the most Olympic medals overall?
- A) China
- B) Russia
- C) Germany
- D) United States
5. Which athlete has won the most Olympic medals in history?
- A) Usain Bolt
- B) Larisa Latynina
- C) Michael Phelps
- D) Carl Lewis
6. How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?
- A) Every 2 years
- B) Every 4 years
- C) Every 6 years
- D) Every 8 years
7. In which year did the Winter Olympic Games start?
- A) 1924
- B) 1936
- C) 1948
- D) 1952
8. Which city hosted the first Winter Olympic Games?
- A) Lake Placid, USA
- B) St. Moritz, Switzerland
- C) Chamonix, France
- D) Oslo, Norway
9. Who was the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal?
- A) Charlotte Cooper
- B) Betty Robinson
- C) Wilma Rudolph
- D) Fanny Blankers-Koen
10. In which year did the Olympics first feature female athletes?
- A) 1896
- B) 1900
- C) 1920
- D) 1936
11. Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
- A) Milkha Singh
- B) Abhinav Bindra
- C) P.T. Usha
- D) Mary Kom
12. Which country has hosted the Summer Olympics the most times?
- A) United Kingdom
- B) France
- C) United States
- D) Germany
13. Who is the most decorated female Olympian?
- A) Allyson Felix
- B) Larisa Latynina
- C) Simone Biles
- D) Nadia Comaneci
14. Which sport has been included in every Summer Olympics since its inception?
- A) Gymnastics
- B) Swimming
- C) Athletics
- D) Boxing
15. In which year did India win its first Olympic gold medal in field hockey?
- A) 1928
- B) 1936
- C) 1948
- D) 1952
16. What are the five colours of the Olympic rings?
- A) Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Black
- B) Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, White
- C) Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, White
- D) Red, Green, Blue, White, Black
17. Which Olympic event is known as the decathlon?
- A) A combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events
- B) A swimming competition
- C) A gymnastics competition
- D) A cycling race
18. Which Indian athlete narrowly missed winning a bronze medal in the 400m race at the 1960 Rome Olympics?
- A) P.T. Usha
- B) Milkha Singh
- C) Sushil Kumar
- D) Vijender Singh
19. Who is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
- A) Karnam Malleswari
- B) Saina Nehwal
- C) P.V. Sindhu
- D) Mary Kom
20. In which year did the Olympics introduce the Paralympic Games?
- A) 1956
- B) 1960
- C) 1964
- D) 1972
21. Which Indian wrestler won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics?
- A) Sushil Kumar
- B) Bajrang Punia
- C) Yogeshwar Dutt
- D) Sakshi Malik
22. Who was the first athlete to win gold medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics?
- A) Clara Hughes
- B) Eddie Eagan
- C) Shaun White
- D) Usain Bolt
23. What is the original official motto of the Olympic Games?
- A) "Higher, Faster, Stronger"
- B) "Stronger, Higher, Faster"
- C) "Citius, Altius, Fortius"
- D) "Fortius, Citius, Altius"
24. How many rings are there on the Olympic flag?
- A) Four
- B) Five
- C) Six
- D) Seven
25. In which year did Michael Phelps win eight gold medals in a single Olympics?
- A) 2004
- B) 2008
- C) 2012
- D) 2016
26. Which athlete was known as "The Flying Finn" and won nine Olympic gold medals?
- A) Paavo Nurmi
- B) Lasse Viren
- C) Emil Zatopek
- D) Jesse Owens
27. Which city hosted the first Olympic Games in the Southern Hemisphere?
- A) Sydney
- B) Melbourne
- C) Rio de Janeiro
- D) Johannesburg
28. Which country won the first Olympic gold medal in women's soccer?
- A) Brazil
- B) Germany
- C) United States
- D) Norway
29. Which sport was reintroduced to the Olympics in 2016 after a 112-year absence?
- A) Rugby
- B) Golf
- C) Baseball
- D) Cricket
30. Which country has won the most gold medals in Olympic history?
- A) China
- B) Russia
- C) Germany
- D) United States
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HERE ARE THE ANSWERS TO THE 30 OLYMPICS QUIZ QUESTIONS
1. A. 1896
2. B. Greece
3. A. Pierre baron de Coubertin
4. D. United States
5. C. Michael Phelps
6. B. Every four years
7. A. 1924
8. C. Chamonix, France
9. A. Charlotte Cooper (1900, Tennis)
10. B. 1900
11. B. Abhinav Bindra
12. C. United States
13. B. Larisa Latynina (Gymnastics)
14. C. Athletics (Track and Field)
15. A. 1928
16. A. Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Black
17. A. A combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events
18. B. Milkha Singh
19. A. Karnam Malleswari
20. B. 1960
21. C. Yogeshwar Dutt
22. B. Eddie Eagan (Boxing in 1920 and Bobsleigh in 1932)
23. C. 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' in Latin — translating to 'Faster, Higher, Stronger' in English. The new motto now reads 'Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter' in Latin, and 'Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together' in English.
24. B. Five
25. B. 2008
26. A. Paavo Nurmi
27. B. Melbourne, Australia (1956)
28. C. United States (1996)
29. B. Golf
30. D. United States
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