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Which African nation became first to reach FIFA World Cup semifinals?
- Cameroon
- Senegal
- Ghana
- Morocco
Answer: Morocco
Morocco reached 2022 Qatar World Cup semifinals, first African/Arab nation. Beat Belgium, Spain, Portugal before losing to France. Historic achievement.
SAI's ______ scheme identifies talent at grassroots level across India.
- TOPS
- Khelo India
- Come & Play
- NSTC
Answer: Khelo India
Khelo India Talent Identification scheme scouts young athletes through district/state/national competitions. Feeds into TOPS and elite training centers.
Who holds the record for most catches in Test cricket by a non-wicketkeeper?
- Rahul Dravid
- Mark Waugh
- Joe Root
- Steve Smith
Answer: Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid took 210 catches in 164 Tests, most by non-wicketkeeper. Known as 'The Wall' for batting and exceptional slip fielding.
India won bronze at Tokyo 2020 men's hockey by defeating which team?
- Belgium
- Germany
- Australia
- Argentina
Answer: Germany
India beat Germany 5-4 in thrilling bronze medal match at Tokyo 2020. Simranjeet Singh scored twice; PR Sreejesh made crucial saves.
UEFA governs football in ______.
- Asia
- Africa
- Europe
- South America
Answer: Europe
Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) oversees European football including Champions League, Euros, and Nations League. Founded in 1954.
True or False: North Korea participated in Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
- True
- False
Answer: False
North Korea withdrew from Tokyo 2020 citing pandemic concerns, first absence since 1988. IOC suspended NOC through 2022 for non-participation.
India's famous NatWest Trophy final win in 2002 was against which team?
- Australia
- Pakistan
- England
- Sri Lanka
Answer: England
India chased 326 to beat England in NatWest final at Lord's. Yuvraj Singh (69) and Kaif (87*) starred. Ganguly's shirt-waving celebration became iconic.
Amit Panghal won silver at World Boxing Championships 2019 in which weight category?
- 48 kg
- 52 kg
- 56 kg
- 60 kg
Answer: 52 kg
Note: Amit Panghal is a BOXER, not wrestler. Won silver in 52kg flyweight at 2019 AIBA Worlds. First Indian male boxer to win World Championship silver.
Ashwini Ponnappa specializes in ______ badminton events.
- Women's Singles
- Women's Doubles & Mixed Doubles
- Men's Doubles
- Only Mixed Doubles
Answer: Women's Doubles & Mixed Doubles
Ashwini Ponnappa excels in doubles, partnering Jwala Gutta (women's) and Satwik/Bopanna (mixed). Won CWG medals and multiple international titles.
Who scored the fastest century in Women's ODI cricket?
- Deandra Dottin
- Amelia Kerr
- Sophie Devine
- Harmanpreet Kaur
Answer: Amelia Kerr
New Zealand's Amelia Kerr scored 232* including century off 56 balls vs Ireland in 2018, fastest WODI hundred. Also highest individual WODI score.
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.
True or False: Novak Djokovic has won all four Grand Slam titles at least three times each.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Djokovic achieved triple Career Grand Slam: Australian Open (10), French Open (3), Wimbledon (7), US Open (4). Only player to hold all four simultaneously thrice.
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.
Deepak Punia competes in ______ kg freestyle wrestling category.
- 74
- 79
- 86
- 92
Answer: 86
Deepak Punia competes in 86kg freestyle. Won silver at 2022 CWG and multiple Asian Championship medals. Key contender for future Olympics.
True or False: Cricket will return to the Olympics at LA 2028.
- True
- False
Answer: True
IOC approved cricket (T20 format) for LA 2028 along with flag football, lacrosse, squash, and baseball/softball. First Olympic cricket since 1900.
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.
FIT India Movement was launched in ______ to promote fitness awareness.
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
Answer: 2019
PM Modi launched FIT India Movement on August 29, 2019 (National Sports Day) to encourage daily physical activity and healthy lifestyle nationwide.
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.