Paris Olympics 2024: Key Highlights and Current Affairs MCQs

The Paris Olympics 2024 is arguably the most eagerly awaited global sporting events that will bring forth the world’s best talent in competition on a larger scale. Scheduled to take place in the vibrant city of Paris, France, this will mark the return of Summer Games to the city after its long absence since 1924, thus making this one a historic centennial event.

The 2024 Games will be a show of exceptional talent in a variety of sports, with new events added to capture the imagination of the audience and broaden the scope of Olympic participation. From the opening ceremony to the competitions, the Paris Olympics promises to be a landmark in sports history.

For students and aspirants appearing for exams like SSC, UPSC, and other competitive tests, it is essential to stay updated with current affairs related to the Olympics. This blog offers a comprehensive set of MCQs and key details about the Paris Olympics 2024. It will help you grasp crucial information, analyze trends, and be prepared to answer related questions confidently.

Let’s take a leap into the world of the Paris Olympics 2024 and test your knowledge with insightful MCQs!

MCQs on Paris Olympics

Q1. Which Country Hosted 2024 Summer Olympics ?
A. France
B. USA
C. Japan
D. Australia
Ans : A
2024 Summer Olympics Or Paris Olympics 2024

Nations Participated : 206

Edition : 33rd

Location : Paris (France)

Opening : 26 July 2024 ». Closing : 11 August 2024

Motto : Games Wide Open

Mascot → Phrygian Cap

Sports : 32

New Sports Included : Breaking (Breakdancing)

Q2. Which country won the most medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A. China
B. India
C. USA
D. France
Ans : C

Q3. Manu Bhaker Won Which Medals In women’s 10m air pistol shooting event at Paris Olympics 2024?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Ans : C
Manu Bhaker : INDIAN Shooter

• From Haryana
• Won : Bronze Medal @ Paris Olympics 2024
• Event : Women’s 10m Air Pistol Shooting

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1st Indian woman to win shooting medal at Olympics.

Q4. Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh Won which medal at Paris Olympics 2024
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Ans : C

Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh → Indian SHOOTER (Haryana)

• 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event → BRONZE MEDAL

Q5. Swapnil Kusale recently won a bronze medal in which sports event at Paris Olympics 2024?
A. Wrestling
B. Tennis
C. Shooting
D. Hockey
Ans : C

Swapnil Kusale : Indian SHOOTER

• From : Maharashtra

Q6. Which country won the ‘Bronze medal’ in Hockey event at the Paris Olympics 2024?
A. India
B. Netherlands
C. Japan
D. Germany
Ans : A

Indian Men’s National Hockey Team

• Captain : Harmanpreet Singh

Q7. Neeraj Chopra won which medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Ans : B
Neeraj Chopra (IND Javelin Thrower)

• Won → Silver – Paris Olympics 2024 {Distance → 89.45m}

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Neeraj Chopra (Record)

Diamond League 2022 → Gold

Tokyo Olympics 2020 : Gold Medal → 87.58 m

Paavo Nurmi Games 2022 : Silver

2022 World Athletics Championships → Silver

Q8. Aman Sehrawat, who recently won bronze medal at Paris Olympics 2024, is associated with which sports?
A. Hockey
B. Golf
C. Wrestling
D. None
Ans : C Sports
AMAN SEHRAWAT : Indian freestyle wrestler {57 Kg Event}

Youngest Indian to win an individual Olympic medal

From : HARYANA

Q9. Which Indian wrestler has announced her retirement after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics?
A. Bajrang Punia
B. Aman Sherawat
C. Vinesh Phogat
D. None
Ans : C
Vinesh Phogat : Indian Wrestler From Haryana

Reason → 100 g More Weight

Disqualified In Paris Olympics 2024 → @ 50 Kg Freestyle Wrestling Event

Q10. Who has been Awarded Prestigious Olympic Order by IOC?
A. Abhinav Bindra
B. PV Sindhu
C. Neeraj Chopra
D. None
Ans : A
Abhinav Bindra (Shooter) : India’s First Individual Olympic Gold Medallist

Awarded by : International Olympic Committee (IOC)

Q11. Who has been Selected as torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics ?
A. Abhinav Bindra
B. Deepak Punia
C. Vurat Kohli
D. Mana Patel
Ans : A

Q12. Who has become first Indian male wrestler to qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics?
A. Bhim Singh
B. Aman Sehrawat
C. Dinkarrav Shinde
D. Udey Chand
Ans : B

Olympics Facts

Q. In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held ?

Ans : 1896 (Athens, Greece)

Q. Who is known as the Father of Modern Olympics ?

Ans : Pierre de Coubertin

Q. Headquarters of the International Olympic Committee located ?

Ans : Lausanne, Switzerland

Q. Official language of the International Olympic Committee

Ans : English & French

Q. What do the five rings on the Olympic symbol represent ?

• Ans : 5 Continents

1. Blue Ring : European continent,
2. Yellow Ring : Asia
3. Black : Africa
4. Red : America
5. Green : Australia
   

Q. What is the New motto of Olympics ?

• Ans : “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together“

OLYMPICS RELATED MCQS ASKED IN VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS

Q1. When were the first modern Olympic Games held?

a) 1896

b) 1900

c) 1904

d) 1912

Ans: a)

Q2. Which country hosted the first modern Olympics Games?

a) France

b) USA

c) Greece

d) UK

Ans: c)

Q3. Who is known as the “Father of the modern Olympics Games”?

a) Pierre de Coubertin

b) Baron Pierre de Coubertin

c) Dimitiros Vikelas

d) None

Ans a).

Q4. In which year were the first Winter Olympics Games held?

a) 1920

b) 1924

c) 1928

d) 1932

Ans: b) 1924

Q5. Which city will host the 2028 Summer Olympics?

a) Paris

b) Los Angeles

c) Tokyo

d) Brisbane

Ans: b) Los Angeles

Q6. Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic medal?

a) Milkha Singh

b) KD Jadhav

c) PT Usha

d) Abhinav Bindra

Answer: b) KD Jadhav

Q7. Which country has won the most Olympic Gold medal in men’s field Hockey?

a) Pakistan

b) Australia

c) Germany

d) India

Ams: d) India

India’s Achievement in Olympics Hockey

The Indian men’s hockey team has won the Olympic gold medal 8 time:

1. 1928 – Amsterdam Olympics
2. 1932 – Los Angeles Olympics
3. 1936 – Berlin Olympics
4. 1948 – London Olympics
5. 1952 – Helsinki Olympics
6. 1956 – Melbourne Olympics
7. 1964 – Tokyo Olympics
8. 1980 – Moscow Olympics

Q8. Who was the first woman medal to win an Olympic medal?

a) PT Usha

b) Karnam Malleswari

c) Mary Kom

d) Saina Nehwal

Ans: Karnam Malleswari

Q9. In which Olympics did India wins its first gold medal after independence?

a) 1948 London Olympics

b) 1952 Helsinki Olympics

c) 1960 Rome Olympics

d) 1980 Moscow Olympics

Ans: a) 1948 London Olympics

Q10. Which sport was introduced in the 2016 Rio Olympics after a 112 year hiatus?

a) Rugby

b) Golf

c) Baseball

d) Softball

Ans: b) Golf

Q11. Which country has won the most number of gold medals in the history of the Summer Olympics?

a) Russia

b) USA

c) China

d) Germany

Ans: b) USA

Q12. Which athlete has won the most Olympics medals in history?

a) Usain Bolt

b) Carl Lewis

c) Michael Phelps

d) Larisa Latynina

Ans: c) Michael Phelps

Q13. In which Olympics did Abhinav Bindra win the first individual gold medal for India?

a) 2004 Athens

b) 2008 Beijing

c) 2012 London

d) 2016 Rio

Ans: b) 2008 Beijing

Q14. How often are the olympic games held?

a) Every 2 years

b) Every 3 years

c) Every 4 years

d) Every 5 years

Ans: c)

Q15. In which Olympics did the Indian men’s hockey team win its last gold medal?

a) 1972 Munich

b) 1980 Moscow

c) 1964 Tokyo

d) 1956 Melbourne

Ans: b) 1980 Melbourne

Q16. In which year did India send its first Olympic team?

a) 1920

b) 1924

c) 1928

d) 1932

Ans: 1920

Question for You

Swapnil Kusale recently won a bronze medal in which sports event at Paris Olympics 2024?
A. Wrestling
B. Tennis
C. Shooting
D. Hockey

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In The End

The Paris Olympics 2024 will be a symbolic representation of sportsmanship and unity across the world. The event is scheduled between July 26 and August 11, 2024. This event would return to Paris after a 100-year gap since the city hosted the event in 1924. The host city, Paris, would also become only the second city after London to have the honor of hosting the Olympics three times previously, which it had done in 1900 and 1924.

The 2024 Olympics will feature 32 sports and 329 events, including some new ones like breaking (breakdancing) which is set to debut. Some of the popular sports, including athletics, swimming, and gymnastics, will still be crowd pullers, while new formats will be in the form of mixed-gender events and more urban sports like skateboarding and sport climbing.

The games will be all about sustainability, as most venues will either be temporary or existing structures emphasizing environmental conservation. The opening of the games themselves will be held along the Seine River, and not in the form of a traditional stadium, conveying people’s win and innovation.

For competitive exam aspirants, the Paris Olympics will carry great significance for current affairs, general knowledge, and sports-related MCQs. Important questions may surround medal tallies, iconic athletes, new sports introduction, and general impact of the event.

This blog post has covered all the key facts, updates, and potential MCQs to help you ace your exams. Stay updated on major international events like the Olympics, as they reflect global culture and are a rich source of exam-relevant content. Best of luck in your preparations!