SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 19

Correct Answer: a–ii, b–i, c–iii, d–iv

Explanation

The correct matching of the sports events with their respective venues is as follows:

A. FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup – ii. Bhubaneshwar and Rourkela

B. MotoGP Bharat – i. Buddha International Circuit

C. IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship – iii. New Delhi

D. IOC Session – iv. Mumbai

Key Points

The FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup was hosted in Odisha across the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar and the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

• MotoGP Bharat, the first-ever MotoGP race in India, was held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.
• The IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship took place in the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi.
• The 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session was held at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, marking a significant event for the Olympic movement in India.

Additional Facts

• These events showcase India's growing capability to host large-scale international sporting events across diverse disciplines.
• The infrastructure developed or utilized for these events, such as the Rourkela hockey stadium, contributes to the long-term promotion of sports at the grassroots level in India.

Important Questions

Question: Which edition of the IOC session was held in Mumbai?

Answer: The 141st session of the International Olympic Committee was held in Mumbai.

Question: Where was the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium located, which served as a venue for the Men's World Cup?

Answer: It is located in Rourkela, Odisha.