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When did India last win the Hockey World Cup?
- 1975
- 1982
- 1998
- 2002
Answer: 1975
India won their only Hockey World Cup in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur, defeating Pakistan in the final. They have been runners-up in 1973 and 1978.
Who holds the Indian national record in men's 100m sprint?
- Milkha Singh
- Anil Kumar Prakash
- Gurindervir Singh
- Muhammed Anas
Answer: Gurindervir Singh
Gurindervir Singh set the national record of 10.23 seconds in 2023. Milkha Singh's legacy is historical, but modern records have been updated.
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.
Which club won the inaugural Indian Super League (ISL) title in 2014?
- Chennaiyin FC
- ATK
- FC Goa
- Bengaluru FC
Answer: ATK
ATK (Atlético de Kolkata) won the first ISL season in 2014. They are also the most successful ISL franchise with 3 titles before merging with Mohun Bagan.
Joshna Chinappa and Dipika Pallikal are associated with which sport?
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Squash
- Table Tennis
Answer: Squash
Both are elite Indian squash players. Dipika Pallikal reached top 10 in world rankings, and Joshna Chinappa won Commonwealth Games gold in doubles.
Which style of wrestling is NOT part of the Olympic program?
- Freestyle
- Greco-Roman
- Professional Wrestling
- Both Freestyle and Greco-Roman are included
Answer: Professional Wrestling
Only Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling are Olympic disciplines. Professional wrestling (e.g., WWE) is entertainment-based and not an Olympic sport.
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 team won the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23?
- India
- New Zealand
- Australia
- England
Answer: Australia
Australia defeated India in the WTC Final at The Oval in June 2023 to win the 2021-23 cycle. New Zealand won the inaugural 2019-21 edition.
Where is the headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) located?
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Brussels, Belgium
- Berlin, Germany
Answer: Lausanne, Switzerland
FIH headquarters moved from Brussels to Lausanne, Switzerland in 2005 to be closer to the IOC and other international sports federations.
Taekwondo is a martial art that originated in which country?
- Japan
- China
- South Korea
- Vietnam
Answer: South Korea
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art characterized by head-height kicks and spinning kicks. It became an official Olympic sport in 2000.
National Sports Day in India is celebrated on which date?
- August 15
- August 29
- September 5
- October 2
Answer: August 29
National Sports Day is observed on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Awards like Khel Ratna are conferred on this day.
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.
Who captained the Indian Women's Cricket Team to the finals of both the 2005 ODI World Cup and 2020 T20 World Cup?
- Mithali Raj
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Smriti Mandhana
- Jhulan Goswami
Answer: Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj led India to the 2005 ODI WC final and was instrumental in Indian women's cricket growth. Harmanpreet Kaur captained the 2020 T20 WC finalist team.
Judo originated in which country?
- China
- South Korea
- Japan
- Thailand
Answer: Japan
Judo was created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano as a physical, mental, and moral pedagogy. It became an Olympic sport in 1964.
Which state hosted the 36th National Games of India in 2022?
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Kerala
- Uttarakhand
Answer: Gujarat
The 36th National Games were held across six cities in Gujarat in September-October 2022 after multiple postponements due to the pandemic.
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.
The Ryder Cup is contested between teams from which two regions?
- USA and Asia
- Europe and Asia
- USA and Europe
- UK and USA
Answer: USA and Europe
The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams representing Europe and the United States.
Who was the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in athletics?
- P.T. Usha
- Kamaljeet Sandhu
- Anju Bobby George
- Hima Das
Answer: Kamaljeet Sandhu
Kamaljeet Sandhu won gold in 400m at the 1970 Bangkok Asian Games, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold in athletics.
Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics in which weight category?
- 48 kg
- 49 kg
- 53 kg
- 55 kg
Answer: 49 kg
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won silver in Women's 49kg weightlifting at Tokyo 2020, becoming the second Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic medal after Karnam Malleswari.
The term 'Chukka' is used in which sport?
- Golf
- Polo
- Snooker
- Lawn Tennis
Answer: Polo
A chukka (or chukker) is a period of play in polo, typically lasting 7 minutes. A standard match consists of 4 to 6 chukkas.