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Ravi Kumar Dahiya competes in ______ kg freestyle wrestling category.
- 57
- 61
- 65
- 70
Answer: 57
Ravi Kumar Dahiya competes in 57kg freestyle. Won silver at Tokyo 2020 and gold at CWG 2022. Known for aggressive leg attacks and endurance.
Who was head coach of Indian women's cricket team during 2023-24?
- Ramesh Powar
- Amol Mazumdar
- Shiv Sunder Das
- Jon Lewis
Answer: Amol Mazumdar
Amol Mazumdar served as batting coach and interim head coach. Ramesh Powar was head coach until mid-2023. Coaching staff changes frequently; verify current appointments.
Indian women's hockey team won silver at Asian Games 2023 losing to which team?
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
Answer: China
India lost 0-4 to China in Hangzhou 2023 women's hockey final. Still secured Olympic qualification spot. Men's team won gold at same Games.
True or False: VAR can review yellow card decisions in football.
- True
- False
Answer: False
VAR only reviews red cards (not second yellows), goals, penalties, and mistaken identity. First yellow cards are NOT reviewable unless potential red card offense.
Florence Griffith-Joyner's women's 100m world record of 10.49 seconds was set in which year?
- 1984
- 1988
- 1992
- 1996
Answer: 1988
Flo-Jo set 10.49s WR at US Olympic Trials in Indianapolis, July 1988. Record still stands after 36+ years despite advances in training/technology.
India won their first T20 World Cup in 2007 by defeating Pakistan in final. Who took the catch to dismiss Misbah-ul-Haq?
- MS Dhoni
- Sreesanth
- Irfan Pathan
- Robin Uthappa
Answer: Sreesanth
Sreesanth caught Misbah off Joginder Sharma's scoop shot at fine leg in final over. India defended 157/7 to win inaugural T20 WC by 5 runs.
PV Sindhu won bronze at Tokyo 2020 Olympics defeating ______ in bronze medal match.
- Tai Tzu-ying
- Chen Yufei
- He Bingjiao
- Nozomi Okuhara
Answer: He Bingjiao
Sindhu beat China's He Bingjiao 21-13, 21-15 to win bronze at Tokyo 2020. Became first Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals (silver 2016, bronze 2020).
Which traditional Indian wrestling style involves fighting in mud pit?
- Kushti
- Sumo
- Sambo
- Greco-Roman
Answer: Kushti
Kushti (Pehlwani) is traditional Indian mud wrestling practiced in akharas. Wrestlers train on treated soil with oil/turmeric. Cultural heritage sport.
Who won the Purple Cap (most wickets) in IPL 2024?
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Harshal Patel
- T Natarajan
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Answer: Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel took 24 wickets for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024, winning Purple Cap. Second Purple Cap after 2021. Known for death-over variations.
True or False: Karate was included in Paris 2024 Olympics program.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Karate debuted at Tokyo 2020 but was excluded from Paris 2024. IOC allows host cities flexibility; Paris chose breaking instead. Demonstrates non-permanent status.
Who is the all-time leading raider in Pro Kabaddi League history?
- Pardeep Narwal
- Maninder Singh
- Rahul Chaudhari
- Ajay Thakur
Answer: Pardeep Narwal
Pardeep Narwal has over 1,600 raid points in PKL, most by any player. Known as 'Dubki King' for signature escape move. Won 3 titles with Patna Pirates.
The Freedom Trophy Test series is contested between India and ______.
- England
- Australia
- South Africa
- New Zealand
Answer: South Africa
Freedom Trophy honors Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. Instituted in 2015 for India-South Africa Test series. Replaced earlier unofficial bilateral trophy.
True or False: Gukesh D became the youngest Candidates Tournament winner in history in 2024.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Gukesh won FIDE Candidates 2024 at age 17 years 10 months, becoming youngest ever. Earned right to challenge Ding Liren for World Championship.
Who captained India at Men's Hockey World Cup 2023?
- Manpreet Singh
- Harmanpreet Singh
- Amit Rohidas
- PR Sreejesh
Answer: Harmanpreet Singh
Harmanpreet Singh captained India at Bhubaneswar-Rourkela 2023 World Cup. Team finished 9th after failing to advance beyond crossover stage.
What is the duration of extra time in knockout football matches if tied after 90 minutes?
- Two halves of 10 minutes
- Two halves of 15 minutes
- Single period of 30 minutes
- Golden goal of unlimited duration
Answer: Two halves of 15 minutes
Extra time consists of two 15-minute halves (30 min total). If still tied, match proceeds to penalty shootout. Golden/silver goal rules abolished in 2004.
Tejaswin Shankar won bronze at Commonwealth Games 2022 in ______ event.
- Long Jump
- High Jump
- Triple Jump
- Pole Vault
Answer: High Jump
Tejaswin Shankar won bronze in high jump at Birmingham 2022 CWG with 2.22m clearance. Also competed in NCAA athletics while studying in USA.
True or False: India won the ICC Women's ODI World Cup in 2017.
- True
- False
Answer: False
India reached 2017 Women's ODI World Cup final but lost to England by 9 runs at Lord's. Mithali Raj captained; Harmanpreet Kaur scored famous 171* in semifinal.
Sania Mirza won how many Grand Slam doubles titles in her career?
- 3
- 4
- 6
- 8
Answer: 6
Sania Mirza won 6 Grand Slam titles: 3 women's doubles (Wimbledon 2015, US Open 2015, Australian Open 2016) and 3 mixed doubles. Retired in 2023.
Nisha Dahiya competes in ______ kg freestyle wrestling category.
- 57
- 62
- 68
- 76
Answer: 68
Nisha Dahiya competes in 68kg freestyle. Won silver at 2023 Asian Championships and bronze at Commonwealth Games 2022. Key Olympic prospect.
True or False: In T20 Internationals, a bowler can bowl consecutive overs without restriction.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Unlike ODIs where same bowler cannot bowl consecutive overs, T20I rules allow bowlers to bowl back-to-back overs. Only limit is max 4 overs per bowler.