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11. The first Paralympic Games were held in:
  A.  Germany, in 1950
  B.  Athens, in 1962
  C.  Italy, in 1960
  D.  London, in 1946
     
   
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Paralympic Games which first took place in Rome, Italy, in 1960 featuring 400 athletes from 23 countries. Since then they have taken place every four years.
12. The paralympics for 2020, 2022 and 2024 will be held in:
  A.  Paris 2020; Tokyo 2022 & Beijing 2024
  B.  Beijing 2020; Tokyo 2022 & Paris 2024
  C.  Germany 2020; Paris 2022 & Beijing 2024
  D.  Tokyo 2020; Beijing 2022 & Paris 2024
     
   
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13. The paralympics for 2020 has been postponed to?
  A.  August, 2021
  B.  November, 2021
  C.  December, 2021
  D.  July, 2021
     
   
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14. What was the venue of Paralympic 2018?
  A.  Rio
  B.  Pyeongchang
  C.  London
  D.  Sochi
     
   
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15. Which country was on the top of the medal table in Paralympic 2018?
  A.  Canada with 36 medals(12 Gold; 15 Silver; 9 Bronze)
  B.  France with 36 medals(15 Gold; 13 Silver; 8 Bronze)
  C.  Germany with 36 medals(14 Gold; 12 Silver; 10 Bronze)
  D.  U.S.A with 36 medals(13 Gold; 15 Silver; 8 Bronze)
     
   
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16. Which statement is correct about Rio Paralympics 2016?
  A.  A total of 4,328 Para athletes (2,657 men and 1,671 women) from 159 countries took part in it.
  B.  There were 20 sports and 83 countries won at least one Paralympic medal.
  C.  There were 528 medal events and 90 countries won at least one Paralympic medal.
  D.  Only the Opening Ceremony took place at Maracana Stadium.
     
   
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17. Which country was on the top of the medal table in Paralympic 2016?
  A.  Ukraine with 236 medals(104 Gold; 82 Silver; 50 Bronze)
  B.  Great Britain with 240 medals(108 Gold; 79 Silver; 53 Bronze)
  C.  China with 239 medals(107 Gold; 81 Silver; 51 Bronze)
  D.  U.S.A with 238 medals(106 Gold; 80 Silver; 52 Bronze)
     
   
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18. What was the mascot for Paralympic 2018?
  A.  Soohorang
  B.  Bandabi
  C.  Shuey Rhon Rhon
  D.  Ray of Light and Snowflake
     
   
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The bear is symbolic of strong will and courage. Its name is also formed from two Korean words: bandal (반달) and bi (비), the former meaning "half-moon" to refer to the white crescent on an Asiatic black bear's chest and the latter connoting commemoration to celebrate the games.
19. What was the mascot for Paralympic 2016?
  A.  Otto
  B.  Asiatic black bear
  C.  Mandeville
  D.  Tom
     
   
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Inspired by Brazilian flora. Named after the Brazilian musician Tom Jobim decided by popular vote.
20. How many medals won by India in Rio Paralympics 2016?
  A.  7 (Gold:2; Silver:2; Bronze:3)
  B.  3 (Gold:1; Silver:1; Bronze:1)
  C.  4 (Gold:2; Silver:1; Bronze:1)
  D.  5 (Gold:3; Silver:1; Bronze:1)
     
   
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