Which word was added to the Olympic motto Citius, Altius, Fortius in 2021?
- A.Communiter
- B.Fortiter
- C.Celerius
- D.Pacem
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Explanation
The correct answer is A, Communiter, the Latin for together. The three word motto, faster, higher, stronger, was coined by Father Henri Didon and taken up by Pierre de Coubertin for the modern games; in 2021 the International Olympic Committee added the fourth word so that the motto now reads faster, higher, stronger, together, to stress solidarity along with individual excellence.
Option B is wrong because fortiter, meaning bravely, is not part of the motto. Option C is wrong because celerius is simply another Latin word for faster and would duplicate citius. Option D is wrong because pacem, peace, belongs to other mottoes such as that of the International Labour Organization. Remember also that the Olympic creed about taking part and the athletes oath are separate from the motto.
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Practice Questions
View allThe national motto of India, Satyameva Jayate, is taken from which text?
- A.Mundaka Upanishad
- B.Rigveda
- C.Manusmriti
- D.Arthashastra
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- A.Indian Navy
- B.Indian Air Force
- C.Indian Space Research Organisation
- D.National Defence Academy
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Read the full explanation →Which force has Sam No Varunah as its motto?
- A.Indian Coast Guard
- B.Border Security Force
- C.Indian Navy
- D.Indian Army
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Read the full explanation →Yato Dharmastato Jayah, where there is righteousness there is victory, is the motto of:
- A.The Supreme Court of India
- B.The Election Commission of India
- C.The Central Bureau of Investigation
- D.The Comptroller and Auditor General
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Read the full explanation →The motto Vayam Rakshamah, meaning we protect, belongs to which organisation?
- A.Central Industrial Security Force
- B.Indian Coast Guard
- C.National Security Guard
- D.Sashastra Seema Bal
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The service was raised in 1978 and works under the Ministry of Defence, guarding the maritime zones, enforcing fisheries and anti smuggling law and running search and rescue at sea, so the plain promise of Vayam Rakshamah, we protect, is apt.
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