Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Cricket
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:The Olympic program evolves, but many sports have been regular fixtures for decades. This question tests awareness of which sport is not regularly included in the modern Olympics, a frequent GK topic.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Check each option against the modern Summer or Winter Olympics: Cycling and Archery are Summer Olympics mainstays; Skiing belongs to the Winter Olympics; Cricket historically appeared only once and has not been a regular feature (note: proposals and future plans do not change its historical status as of most exam syllabi).
Step-by-Step Solution:
Match Skiing with Winter Olympics disciplines (alpine, cross-country, etc.).Confirm Cycling's longstanding Summer presence (road, track, BMX, mountain bike).Confirm Archery's place as a recurring Summer sport.Recognize Cricket's historical one-off appearance and non-regular status; select Cricket.Verification / Alternative check:Official Olympic records and sport-by-sport histories list Cycling and Archery as permanent categories, Skiing as a Winter staple, and Cricket as historically absent from the modern recurring program.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:Confusing occasional demonstration events or future bids with long-term inclusion. The correct answer targets the sport not regularly included so far across modern cycles.
Final Answer:Cricket
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