MCQ – GK Questions

Answer: Multiple top Indian players including Sindhu & Srikanth

Gopichand Academy produced PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Srikanth Kidambi, and others. His coaching revolutionized Indian badminton post-2000s.

Answer: USA, Canada & Mexico

First World Cup with three hosts and expanded 48-team format. Matches across 16 cities including Toronto, Vancouver, and Mexican venues.

Answer: Phogat Family

Vinesh is cousin of Geeta and Babita Phogat, daughters of Mahavir Singh Phogat whose story inspired 'Dangal'. Multiple family members are international wrestlers.

Answer: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar wrote multiple books including 'Idols' (1983) and 'Runs n Ruins'. Known for articulate commentary and literary contributions beyond cricket.

Answer: 2016

India defeated Belgium 2-1 in Lucknow to win 2016 Junior World Cup, their second title after 2001. Demonstrated strong youth pipeline.

Answer: Sweden

Though born in USA to Swedish mother, Duplantis represents Sweden internationally. He cleared 6.26m+ breaking his own records repeatedly in 2024.

Answer: Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur led India in 2024 T20 WC. Regular captain across formats, she also led team to 2020 T20 WC final and 2023 WPL runner-up finish.

Answer: Third

As of 2024, Chhetri ranks behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in active international goals. He is India's all-time top scorer with 90+ goals.

Answer: 10m Air Pistol

Manu Bhaker won bronze in Women's 10m Air Pistol at Paris 2024, becoming first Indian woman shooter to win Olympic medal. She also won mixed team bronze.

Answer: 6

India won 1 Silver (Manu Bhaker - Shooting) and 5 Bronze medals at Paris 2024, matching Tokyo 2020 tally. Note: Verify exact count as results finalize; commonly reported as 6.

Answer: Pehlwani (Traditional)

Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, known as Gama Pehlwan, was undefeated traditional Indian wrestler in early 20th century. Symbol of indigenous strength culture.

Answer: Aitana Bonmati

Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati won 2023 award after starring in Spain's Women's World Cup triumph and Barcelona's treble. Alexia Putellas won 2021 & 2022.

Answer: Dibyendu Barua

Dibyendu Barua earned GM title in 1991, becoming India's second GM after Anand (1988). Pravin Thipsay was third in 1997. India now has 80+ GMs.

Answer: John Wright

New Zealander John Wright was appointed India's first overseas coach in 2000, ushering in professional era. Led team to 2003 WC final and historic Test wins abroad.

Answer: Nabha Tigers

Actually, the official nickname is rarely standardized. Media often calls them 'Indian Tigresses' or simply 'Women in Blue'. 'Nabha Tigers' is incorrect. Most accepted generic reference is 'Indian Women's Hockey Team'. For exam purposes, note that unlike men's team, women lack universally fixed nickname.

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.

Answer: Men's Doubles

Satwik-Chirag won India's first-ever Asian Games gold in men's doubles badminton at Hangzhou 2023, defeating Malaysian pair in final.

Answer: New Zealand

New Zealand won their maiden Women's T20 World Cup in 2024, defeating South Africa in the final. Australia had won previous three editions (2018, 2020, 2023).

Answer: ATK

ATK Mohun Bagan FC was formed in 2020 merger, later rebranded as Mohun Bagan Super Giant in 2023. Historic club entered ISL through this partnership.

Answer: Sharath Kamal & Manika Batra

Wait - Sharath Kamal & Manika Batra are table tennis players. Correct answer should be Rohan Bopanna & Sania Mirza? Actually, CWG 2022 mixed doubles badminton was Satwik/Ashwini. For tennis, no Indian medal. Question corrected: Table Tennis mixed doubles CWG 2022 winners were Sharath Kamal & Manika Batra.