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Who was the first Indian swimmer to reach the semifinals at the Olympics?
- Sajan Prakash
- Virdhawal Khade
- Srihari Nataraj
- Pradeep Kumar
Answer: Virdhawal Khade
Virdhawal Khade reached 50m freestyle semifinals at Beijing 2008, finishing 25th overall. First Indian swimmer to advance beyond heats at Olympics.
Who scored the first century in Women's T20 International cricket?
- Charlotte Edwards
- Deandra Dottin
- Meg Lanning
- Harmanpreet Kaur
Answer: Deandra Dottin
West Indies' Deandra Dottin scored 112* vs South Africa in 2010, first WT20I century. Harmanpreet Kaur scored 103 vs NZ in 2018 WT20 WC semifinal.
Which event was NOT part of ancient Olympic Games?
- Stadion Race
- Pankration
- Marathon
- Chariot Racing
Answer: Marathon
Marathon was invented for 1896 modern Olympics commemorating legend of Pheidippides. Ancient Games featured stadion, pentathlon, wrestling, pankration, and equestrian events.
Armand Duplantis broke the pole vault world record multiple times. Which country does he represent?
- USA
- France
- Sweden
- Norway
Answer: Sweden
Though born in USA to Swedish mother, Duplantis represents Sweden internationally. He cleared 6.26m+ breaking his own records repeatedly in 2024.
True or False: Field hockey goals are smaller than football goals.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Hockey goals measure 3.66m wide x 2.14m high vs football's 7.32m x 2.44m. Smaller dimensions reflect stick-based gameplay and lower ball trajectory.
True or False: Table tennis rackets must have different colored rubbers on each side (red and black).
- True
- False
Answer: True
ITTF rules require one side black and other red/pink/blue/green/violet (post-2021 update allows colors besides red) to ensure opponents can distinguish rubber types affecting spin.
India won their first Test series in Australia in which year?
- 1977-78
- 1980-81
- 2003-04
- 2018-19
Answer: 2018-19
Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, India won 2-1 in 2018-19, ending 71 years of trying. They retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2020-21 despite injuries.
True or False: A player cannot be offside if they receive the ball directly from a throw-in.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Law 11 states no offside offense exists from throw-ins, goal kicks, or corner kicks. Only active play from open play or free kicks applies.
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.
Mary Kom competed primarily in which weight category during her peak career?
- 48 kg
- 51 kg
- 54 kg
- 57 kg
Answer: 51 kg
Though she started at 48kg, Mary Kom dominated the 51kg flyweight division internationally, winning multiple World Championships and Olympic bronze in this category.
True or False: Afghanistan became a Full Member of the ICC in 2017 alongside Ireland.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Both Afghanistan and Ireland were granted Full Member status (Test status) in June 2017, bringing the total number of Test-playing nations to 12.
Which Indian hockey player is renowned as one of the best drag-flickers in the world?
- Manpreet Singh
- Harmanpreet Singh
- PR Sreejesh
- Amit Rohidas
Answer: Harmanpreet Singh
Harmanpreet Singh is considered among the world's elite drag-flickers, crucial for penalty corner conversions. He captained India to bronze at Tokyo 2020.
Who holds the record for most runs in Women's ODI cricket history?
- Charlotte Edwards
- Mithali Raj
- Meg Lanning
- Stafanie Taylor
Answer: Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj retired with 7,805 ODI runs, the highest by any woman. She also holds the record for most consecutive 50+ scores in ODIs.
Which apparatus is NOT used in women's artistic gymnastics?
- Vault
- Uneven Bars
- Pommel Horse
- Balance Beam
Answer: Pommel Horse
Women compete on Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise. Pommel Horse, Rings, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar are men-only apparatus.
In Olympic archery, what is the diameter of the innermost gold ring (10-ring)?
- 8 cm
- 10 cm
- 12.2 cm
- 15 cm
Answer: 12.2 cm
The entire target face is 122 cm in diameter, with the 10-ring being 12.2 cm. The X-ring (inner 10) is 6.1 cm used for tiebreakers.
Who was the first Indian swimmer to qualify for the Olympics?
- Pradeep Kumar
- Virdhawal Khade
- Sajan Prakash
- Srihari Nataraj
Answer: Pradeep Kumar
Pradeep Kumar was among early Indian swimmers at Olympics, but Virdhawal Khade (2008) and later Sajan Prakash (2016, 2020) achieved qualifying standards more notably. Context varies; historically, Shamsher Khan (1956) was among first.
Sepak Takraw, popular in Southeast Asia, combines elements of which two sports?
- Football and Volleyball
- Badminton and Tennis
- Basketball and Handball
- Cricket and Baseball
Answer: Football and Volleyball
Sepak Takraw uses a rattan ball and a net similar to volleyball, but players use feet, knees, chest, and head (like football) to keep the ball in play.
Which Indian equestrian participated in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, becoming only the second Indian to do so?
- Fouaad Mirza
- Indrajit Lamba
- Imtiaz Anees
- Ashish Malik
Answer: Fouaad Mirza
Fouaad Mirza competed in Eventing at Tokyo 2020, following Imtiaz Anees who participated in Sydney 2000. Fouaad also won silver at 2018 Asian Games.
Which Indian rowers qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the Lightweight Double Sculls event?
- Arvind Singh & Arjun Lal Jat
- Dattu Baban Bhokanal & Om Prakash
- Sukhmeet Singh & Satnam Singh
- Narinder Singh & Gurpreet Singh
Answer: Arvind Singh & Arjun Lal Jat
Arvind Singh and Arjun Lal Jat represented India in Lightweight Men's Double Sculls at Tokyo 2020, finishing 11th overall.
True or False: Dipa Karmakar is the first Indian female gymnast to compete at the Olympics.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Dipa Karmakar competed at Rio 2016 and narrowly missed a bronze medal in vault. She is also known for performing the high-risk Produnova vault.