The FIFA Puskás Award is an honor given in the sport of football (soccer), established by FIFA in 2009.
It is awarded to the player judged to have scored the most aesthetically significant or 'most beautiful' goal of the calendar year.
The award is named in honor of Ferenc Puskás, a legendary Hungarian footballer and forward for Real Madrid.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
Option B: The Puskas award is not associated with cricket.
Option C: The Puskas award is not associated with badminton.
Option D: The Puskas award is not associated with tennis.
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Clinical Relevance
Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain General Knowledge: Sports Awards as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a medical topic, general knowledge questions are a component of some nursing entrance examinations, testing a candidate's broader awareness and cognitive abilities.
A well-rounded knowledge base can be beneficial for building rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.
What if the question had asked about the 'Ballon d'Or'? This is another prestigious football award, but it is given to the best overall player of the year, not specifically for the best goal.
How to Approach the Question
This is a factual recall question from the domain of general knowledge.
Identify the key term in the question, which is 'Puskas Award'.
Scan the options, which are all different sports.
Access your memory regarding sports and their associated awards. The name 'Puskas' is strongly linked to the history of football.
If unsure, use the process of elimination. Consider if you've heard of major awards in the other sports; they typically have different names (e.g., related to their governing bodies like BWF, ATP, WTA).
Select the option that has the strongest and most famous association with the key term.
Concept Tested & Keywords
Concept Tested: General Knowledge: Sports Awards
Stem keywords: Puskas Award, game
Lead-in keywords: associated with
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Practise the full NHM UP Staff Nurse-2021 Shift-1st
Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.