#601

What was the record-breaking distance of Arshad Nadeem's gold-winning throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

(a) 87.58m

(b) 90.18m

(c) 92.97m

(d) 91.36m

Explanation: Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic Record with a massive throw of 92.97 meters, breaking the previous record of 90.57m set by Andreas Thorkildsen in 2008.

#602

Arshad Nadeem's gold medal at Paris 2024 ended Pakistan's Olympic medal drought of how many years?

(a) 20 years

(b) 32 years

(c) 40 years

(d) 12 years

Explanation: Pakistan had not won an Olympic medal since the Bronze in Men's Hockey at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, marking a 32-year drought.

#603

Who was the female flag bearer for Pakistan at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics?

(a) Kishmala Talat

(b) Jehanara Nabi

(c) Faiqa Riaz

(d) Mahoor Shahzad

Explanation: Swimmer Jehanara Nabi served as the female flag bearer for Pakistan alongside Arshad Nadeem at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony.

#604

Which Pakistani shooter qualified directly for the Paris 2024 Olympics and competed in the 10m Air Pistol and 25m Pistol events?

(a) Minhal Sohail

(b) Kishmala Talat

(c) Sidra Ahmed

(d) Fatima Kabira

Explanation: Kishmala Talat was the first Pakistani female shooter to qualify directly for the Olympics, competing in both 10m Air Pistol and 25m Pistol events.

#605

Which athlete finished second to win the Silver medal in Javelin Throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

(a) Anderson Peters

(b) Neeraj Chopra

(c) Julian Weber

(d) Jakub Vadlejch

Explanation: India's Neeraj Chopra, the defending champion, won the Silver medal with a throw of 89.45m, finishing behind Arshad Nadeem.

#606

Which two Pakistani shooters competed in the Mixed 10m Air Pistol team event at Paris 2024?

(a) Gulfam Joseph and Kishmala Talat

(b) GM Bashir and Kishmala Talat

(c) Gulfam Joseph and Minhal Sohail

(d) Usman Chand and Kishmala Talat

Explanation: Gulfam Joseph and Kishmala Talat formed the Pakistani team for the Mixed 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

#607

Pakistan's Faiqa Riaz participated in which event at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

(a) 200m Sprint

(b) 100m Sprint

(c) Long Jump

(d) 400m Hurdles

Explanation: Faiqa Riaz represented Pakistan in the Women's 100m Sprint event at the Paris 2024 Olympics on a universality place.

#608

Which country topped the overall medal table at the Paris 2024 Olympics by total medal count?

(a) China

(b) United States

(c) France

(d) Australia

Explanation: The United States topped the medal table with the highest total number of medals (126) and tied with China for Gold medals (40).

#609

In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ghulam Mustafa Bashir competed in which shooting event?

(a) 10m Air Pistol

(b) 25m Rapid Fire Pistol

(c) 50m Rifle 3 Positions

(d) Skeet Shooting

Explanation: Ghulam Mustafa Bashir represented Pakistan in the Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

#610

Arshad Nadeem received which civil award from the Government of Pakistan in 2024 following his Olympic success?

(a) Sitara-i-Imtiaz

(b) Hilal-i-Imtiaz

(c) Nishan-i-Haider

(d) Tamgha-e-Shujaat

Explanation: In recognition of his historic Olympic Gold, Arshad Nadeem was conferred with the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, the second-highest civilian award, in 2024.

#611

Pakistan's total medal tally at the Paris 2024 Olympics was:

(a) 1 Gold, 1 Bronze

(b) 1 Gold

(c) 1 Silver

(d) 2 Bronze

Explanation: Pakistan finished the Paris 2024 Olympics with exactly 1 medal: the Gold medal won by Arshad Nadeem.

#612

Which Pakistan swimmer competed in the Men's 200m Freestyle at Paris 2024?

(a) Haseeb Tariq

(b) Muhammad Ahmed Durrani

(c) Israr Hussain

(d) Adnan Behan

Explanation: Muhammad Ahmed Durrani represented Pakistan in the Men's 200m Freestyle swimming event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

#613

Which nation won the Bronze medal in Men's Javelin at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

(a) Germany

(b) Czech Republic

(c) Grenada

(d) Kenya

Explanation: Anderson Peters of Grenada won the Bronze medal in the Men's Javelin final at Paris 2024.

#614

How many athletes represented Pakistan at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

(a) 5

(b) 7

(c) 10

(d) 12

Explanation: Pakistan sent a contingent of 7 athletes (Arshad Nadeem, 3 shooters, 2 swimmers, 1 sprinter) to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

#615

What is the name of the official mascot for the Paris 2024 Olympics?

(a) Miraitowa

(b) Phryge

(c) Bing Dwen Dwen

(d) Vinicius

Explanation: The mascot for Paris 2024 was the Olympic Phryge, based on the traditional Phrygian cap symbolizing freedom.

#616

Which team won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?

(a) South Africa

(b) Australia

(c) India

(d) England

Explanation: India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating South Africa in the final held in Barbados on June 29, 2024.

#617

Who was the Player of the Tournament in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Jasprit Bumrah

(c) Travis Head

(d) Rohit Sharma

Explanation: Jasprit Bumrah was named the Player of the Tournament in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 for his exceptional bowling performance.

#618

Who won the men's singles title at Wimbledon 2024?

(a) Novak Djokovic

(b) Jannik Sinner

(c) Carlos Alcaraz

(d) Daniil Medvedev

Explanation: Carlos Alcaraz defended his title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final to win the 2024 Wimbledon men's singles championship.

#619

Which nation won the 2024 Copa América?

(a) Brazil

(b) Colombia

(c) Argentina

(d) Uruguay

Explanation: Argentina won the 2024 Copa América by defeating Colombia 1-0 in the final held in Miami.

#620

Who won the women's singles title at the 2024 US Open?

(a) Coco Gauff

(b) Aryna Sabalenka

(c) Iga Świątek

(d) Jessica Pegula

Explanation: Aryna Sabalenka won the 2024 US Open women's singles title, defeating Jessica Pegula in the final.

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