What is the name for the Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, who won three FIFA World Cups?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Sports and Records MCQ checks one syllabus fact. Candidates use it for NTS GAT General practice.
The question is: “What is the name for the Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, who won three FIFA World Cups?”
The accepted answer is C. Pele. Pele is the fact required by “What is the name for the Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, who won three FIFA World Cups” (option C). Option A (“Hockey”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Pele. Option B (“Basketball”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Pele. Remaining alternatives (Boxing) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Pele is identified. Sports and Records questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Sports and Records recall of this distinction is a regular item in NTS GAT General papers.
- A. Hockey
Why not A: “Hockey” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Pele. Pele is the fact required by “What is the name for the Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, who won three FIFA World Cup
- B. Basketball
Why not B: “Basketball” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Pele. Pele is the fact required by “What is the name for the Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, who won three FIFA World Cup
- C. Pele ✓
- D. Boxing
Why not D: “Boxing” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Pele. Pele is the fact required by “What is the name for the Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, who won three FIFA World Cup
Correct answer
C. Pele
Explanation
Pele is the fact required by “What is the name for the Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, who won three FIFA World Cups” (option C). Option A (“Hockey”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Pele. Option B (“Basketball”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Pele. Remaining alternatives (Boxing) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Pele is identified. Sports and Records questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Sports and Records recall of this distinction is a regular item in NTS GAT General papers.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, Sports and Records
Relevant exams: NTS GAT General
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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