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The Impact of Politics on Sports Governance

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the impact of politics on sports governance in India. It explores the various ways in which political interference affects the administration, funding, and overall functioning of sports organizations and events.
Number of Questions: 10
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How does political interference in sports governance often manifest?

  1. Appointment of unqualified individuals to key positions

  2. Misallocation of funds and resources

  3. Favoritism towards certain sports or athletes

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political interference in sports governance can take various forms, including the appointment of unqualified individuals to key positions, misallocation of funds and resources, favoritism towards certain sports or athletes, and more.

What is the primary reason for political interference in sports governance?

  1. To promote national pride and unity

  2. To gain political mileage and popularity

  3. To improve the overall quality of sports in the country

  4. To ensure transparency and accountability in sports administration

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Political interference in sports governance is often motivated by the desire to gain political mileage and popularity among the masses, rather than a genuine concern for the development and improvement of sports in the country.

How does political interference affect the autonomy and independence of sports organizations?

  1. It undermines the autonomy and independence of sports organizations

  2. It enhances the autonomy and independence of sports organizations

  3. It has no impact on the autonomy and independence of sports organizations

  4. It depends on the specific circumstances and context

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political interference often undermines the autonomy and independence of sports organizations by imposing external control and influence, thereby limiting their ability to make decisions and operate independently.

What is the impact of political interference on the selection of athletes and teams for major sporting events?

  1. It ensures fair and merit-based selection

  2. It leads to favoritism and nepotism in selection

  3. It has no impact on the selection process

  4. It depends on the specific sport and event

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Political interference often results in favoritism and nepotism in the selection of athletes and teams for major sporting events, as political considerations override merit-based criteria.

How does political interference affect the funding and allocation of resources for sports development?

  1. It ensures equitable distribution of funds and resources

  2. It leads to misallocation and diversion of funds

  3. It has no impact on funding and resource allocation

  4. It depends on the government's priorities and policies

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Political interference often leads to misallocation and diversion of funds and resources intended for sports development, as political priorities and interests take precedence over the actual needs of the sports sector.

What are the consequences of political interference in sports governance for the overall quality of sports in a country?

  1. It improves the overall quality of sports

  2. It hinders the overall quality of sports

  3. It has no impact on the overall quality of sports

  4. It depends on the specific sport and context

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Political interference often hinders the overall quality of sports in a country by compromising merit-based selection, promoting favoritism, and diverting resources away from grassroots development and infrastructure.

How does political interference affect the transparency and accountability of sports organizations?

  1. It enhances transparency and accountability

  2. It undermines transparency and accountability

  3. It has no impact on transparency and accountability

  4. It depends on the specific organization and its leadership

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Political interference often undermines transparency and accountability in sports organizations by suppressing dissent, limiting public scrutiny, and enabling corrupt practices.

What are some of the long-term implications of political interference in sports governance?

  1. It promotes sustainable sports development

  2. It hinders sustainable sports development

  3. It has no impact on sustainable sports development

  4. It depends on the specific country and its political system

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Political interference often hinders sustainable sports development by undermining the autonomy and independence of sports organizations, promoting favoritism and nepotism, and diverting resources away from grassroots development and infrastructure.

How can political interference in sports governance be minimized or eliminated?

  1. By enacting strict laws and regulations

  2. By promoting transparency and accountability

  3. By increasing public awareness and engagement

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Minimizing or eliminating political interference in sports governance requires a combination of measures, including enacting strict laws and regulations, promoting transparency and accountability, and increasing public awareness and engagement.

What are some of the successful examples of countries that have minimized political interference in sports governance?

  1. Canada

  2. Australia

  3. New Zealand

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are among the countries that have successfully minimized political interference in sports governance through a combination of strong laws, transparent governance structures, and active public engagement.

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