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Gurpreet Singh Sandhu plays which position for Indian football team?
- Striker
- Midfielder
- Defender
- Goalkeeper
Answer: Goalkeeper
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is India's first-choice goalkeeper. Played for Stabaek (Norway) becoming first Indian in European top division. Key figure in Indian football resurgence.
Which team has won the most IPL titles as of 2024?
- Mumbai Indians
- Chennai Super Kings
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Both MI and CSK
Answer: Both MI and CSK
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are tied with 5 IPL titles each as of 2024. KKR has 3 titles. Most successful franchises in league history.
Rani Rampal captained Indian women's hockey team at which Olympics?
- Rio 2016
- Tokyo 2020
- Both Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020
- Neither
Answer: Both Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020
Rani Rampal captained India at both Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. Led team to historic fourth-place finish at Tokyo. Arjuna and Padma Shri awardee.
Who holds the record for fastest century in ODI cricket?
- Shahid Afridi
- Corey Anderson
- AB de Villiers
- Glenn Maxwell
Answer: AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers scored 149* off 44 balls vs West Indies in 2015, reaching century in 31 balls. Fastest ODI hundred in history.
India won the SAFF Championship 2023 by defeating which team in the final?
- Nepal
- Bangladesh
- Kuwait
- Pakistan
Answer: Kuwait
India defeated Kuwait 5-4 on penalties (1-1 AET) to win record-extending 9th SAFF Championship in Bengaluru. Sunil Chhetri scored crucial equalizer.
Simon Taufel is a renowned former cricket umpire from which country?
- England
- Australia
- South Africa
- New Zealand
Answer: Australia
Simon Taufel (Australia) is considered one of greatest cricket umpires, winning ICC Elite Panel Umpire of Year five consecutive times (2004-2008).
India joined the FIH Hockey Pro League in which season?
- 2019
- 2020-21
- 2021-22
- 2022-23
Answer: 2020-21
India entered FIH Pro League in 2020-21 season after replacing Pakistan. Provides regular high-level competition against top-ranked nations.
Richa Ghosh is known for which role in Indian women's cricket team?
- Opening Batter
- Wicketkeeper-Batter
- Spin Bowler
- Fast Bowler
Answer: Wicketkeeper-Batter
Richa Ghosh is India's primary wicketkeeper-batter in limited-overs cricket. Known for explosive finishing and agile glovework behind stumps.
Antim Panghal won bronze at World Wrestling Championships 2023 in which weight category?
- 50 kg
- 53 kg
- 55 kg
- 57 kg
Answer: 53 kg
Antim Panghal won bronze in 53kg at Belgrade 2023 Worlds, becoming youngest Indian woman wrestler to win World Championship medal at age 19.
India won their first Test series in England in which year?
- 1971
- 1974
- 1986
- 2007
Answer: 1971
Under Ajit Wadekar's captaincy, India won 1-0 in England in 1971, their first series win there. Chandrasekhar's 6/38 at Oval sealed historic victory.
Which Indian city hosts the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament?
- Mumbai
- Hyderabad
- New Delhi
- Bangalore
Answer: New Delhi
India Open is held at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, New Delhi. Upgraded to Super 750 status in 2023, attracting top global shuttlers.
Who holds the record for most sixes in IPL history?
- Virat Kohli
- Chris Gayle
- Rohit Sharma
- MS Dhoni
Answer: Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle hit 357 sixes in IPL, most by any player. Known as 'Universe Boss', he also holds single-season record (59 sixes in 2012).
Who won gold at Commonwealth Games 2022 in men's 74kg freestyle wrestling?
- Bajrang Punia
- Ravi Kumar Dahiya
- Naveen Malik
- Deepak Punia
Answer: Naveen Malik
Naveen Malik won gold in 74kg at Birmingham 2022 CWG. Bajrang competed in 65kg (gold), Ravi in 57kg (gold), Deepak in 86kg (silver).
Balbir Singh Sr. scored how many goals in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics hockey final?
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Answer: 5
Balbir Singh Sr. scored 5 goals in India's 6-1 win over Netherlands in 1952 final, still an Olympic hockey final record. Won three consecutive golds (1948-56).
Which country won the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023?
- USA
- England
- Spain
- Sweden
Answer: Spain
Spain defeated England 1-0 in Sydney to win their first Women's World Cup in 2023. USA failed to reach semifinals for first time in history.
Wankhede Stadium is located in which city?
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Chennai
Answer: Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai hosted 2011 World Cup final where India won. Capacity ~33,000. Named after SK Wankhede, former BCCI president.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty became world No. 1 in men's doubles in which year?
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
Answer: 2023
Satwik-Chirag reached BWF World No. 1 in October 2023, first Indian pair to achieve this feat. Won multiple Super 1000 titles and Asian Games gold.
Jhulan Goswami retired as the highest wicket-taker in Women's ODI cricket with how many wickets?
- 200+
- 250+
- 300+
- 350+
Answer: 250+
Jhulan Goswami took 255 ODI wickets in 204 matches before retiring in 2022. Also holds record for most wickets in Women's international cricket overall.
Which club won the I-League 2023-24 title?
- Mohun Bagan SG
- Gokulam Kerala FC
- Churchill Brothers
- Inter Kashi
Answer: Mohun Bagan SG
Note: Mohun Bagan SG competes in ISL, not I-League. Correct I-League 2023-24 winner was Mohammedan Sporting. Verify current standings as leagues evolve.
Who coached the Indian cricket team during the 2011 ODI World Cup victory?
- Anil Kumble
- Gary Kirsten
- Duncan Fletcher
- Ravi Shastri
Answer: Gary Kirsten
South African Gary Kirsten was head coach from 2008-2011, guiding India to #1 Test ranking and 2011 World Cup triumph. Credited with transforming team culture.