General Knowledge MCQs with Explanations

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27 to 29 is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

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On May 11th, 1987, the IOC voted to reintroduce tennis at the 1988 Olympics.

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Serena and Venus Williams have entered the record books once again by becoming the first players, male or female, in tennis history to win four Olympic gold medals.

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Tanking is a term in tennis for losing a match or “fixing” it for some benefit.

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The International Tennis Federation (ITF) defines the official diameter as 6.54–6.86 cm (2.57–2.70 inches). Balls must have masses in the range 56.0–59.4 g (1.98–2.10 ounces).

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Hawk is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

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After spending three years ranked as the second-best amateur player in the United States, Arthur Ashe sealed his ascension to the top ranking with his five-set victory over Tom Okker in the first US Open tennis championships.

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Soviets is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

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The Wimbledon was founded in 1877, US Open in 1881, the French in 1891, and the Australian in 1905. These four major tournaments have been designated as “Grand Slam” tournaments.

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In tennis, the term Grand Slam refers to the accomplishment of winning all four major championships-the championships of Australia, France, Britain (Wimbledon), and the United States-in the same calendar season.