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Dronacharya Award was renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Dronacharya Award in ______.
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
Answer: 2021
Renamed in August 2021 alongside Khel Ratna to honor hockey legend. Lifetime Dronacharya category retains original name distinction.
As of 2024, Indian men's hockey team is ranked ______ in FIH World Rankings.
- Top 3
- Top 5
- Top 10
- Outside Top 10
Answer: Top 5
India consistently ranks 3rd-5th post-Tokyo bronze. Rankings fluctuate based on Pro League and major tournament performances.
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is located in ______.
- Delhi
- Patiala
- Bangalore
- Lucknow
Answer: Patiala
NSNIS Patiala is Asia's largest sports institute, established in 1961. Offers coaching diplomas and serves as national center for elite athlete training.
A penalty stroke in hockey is taken from ______ yards/meters from goal.
- 5
- 6.4
- 7
- 9
Answer: 6.4
Penalty stroke spot is 6.4m (7 yards) from goal line. Awarded for deliberate fouls preventing probable goal inside circle.
SAI stands for Sports ______ of India.
- Association
- Authority
- Academy
- Agency
Answer: Authority
Sports Authority of India (SAI) was established in 1984 to develop sports infrastructure, coaching, and talent identification nationwide.
India is a member of ______ football confederation.
- UEFA
- CAF
- AFC
- CONMEBOL
Answer: AFC
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) governs Asian football. India competes in AFC Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers under this body.
TOPS scheme in Indian sports stands for Target Olympic ______ Scheme.
- Performance
- Podium
- Preparation
- Promotion
Answer: Podium
Target Olympic Podium Scheme identifies elite athletes for customized training, funding, and support to win Olympic medals. Launched in 2014 under MYAS.
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is India's domestic ______ tournament.
- Test
- ODI
- T20
- Multi-day
Answer: T20
Named after former Indian cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali, this T20 tournament serves as primary domestic platform for IPL scouting and national T20 selection.
Field hockey sticks are traditionally made of ______.
- Metal
- Wood
- Plastic
- Carbon Fiber
Answer: Wood
Traditionally mulberry wood, modern elite sticks use carbon fiber composites for stiffness and power. Wooden sticks still used at grassroots level.
The 4x100m relay involves ______ runners per team.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Answer: 4
Each of four athletes runs approximately 100m carrying a baton exchanged within designated zones. Dropping baton or exchanging outside zone leads to disqualification.
The Merdeka Cup is associated with ______.
- India
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Thailand
Answer: Malaysia
Merdeka Tournament is an invitational football competition held in Malaysia since 1957 to celebrate independence ('Merdeka'). India won it in 1959 and 1964.
The Arjuna Award was instituted in the year ______.
- 1957
- 1961
- 1965
- 1970
Answer: 1961
Arjuna Awards were established in 1961 to recognize outstanding achievement in national sports. Recipients receive a bronze statue, certificate, and cash prize.
Los Angeles will host the Summer Olympics for the ______ time in 2028.
- Second
- Third
- Fourth
- First
Answer: Third
LA previously hosted in 1932 and 1984. The 2028 Games will make it the third American city to host thrice, joining London and Paris.
Rahul Dravid is popularly known as 'The ______'.
- Master Blaster
- Wall
- God
- Captain Cool
Answer: Wall
Rahul Dravid earned 'The Wall' for his impregnable defensive technique and ability to bat for long periods. MS Dhoni is 'Captain Cool'; Sachin is 'Master Blaster'.
'Unbreakable' is the autobiography of ______.
- Saina Nehwal
- Mary Kom
- PV Sindhu
- Deepika Kumari
Answer: Mary Kom
Published in 2013, 'Unbreakable: An Autobiography' chronicles Mary Kom's journey from Manipur to becoming a six-time world boxing champion.
Field hockey matches now consist of ______ quarters instead of two halves.
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Answer: 4
FIH changed format from two 35-minute halves to four 15-minute quarters in 2014 to improve pace, allow tactical breaks, and enhance broadcast appeal.
A hat-trick in cricket means taking ______ wickets in consecutive deliveries.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Answer: 3
A hat-trick occurs when a bowler dismisses three batsmen with three successive balls. The term originated from rewarding such feat with a hat collection.
Lord's Cricket Ground, known as the 'Home of Cricket', is located in ______.
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- London
- Leeds
Answer: London
Lord's in St John's Wood, London, is owned by MCC and houses the world's oldest sporting museum. Named after founder Thomas Lord.
FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de ______ Association.
- Football
- Field
- Futsal
- Fitness
Answer: Football
FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) was founded in Paris in 1904. Despite French acronym, it governs global association football (soccer).
The Ashes series in Test cricket is contested between England and ______.
- India
- South Africa
- Australia
- New Zealand
Answer: Australia
The Ashes originated in 1882 when Australia beat England at The Oval. A satirical obituary declared English cricket dead and ashes taken to Australia.