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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.
True or False: In modern field hockey, goalkeepers can use their feet to stop the ball only within the shooting circle.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Goalkeepers may use body/feet to stop ball only inside circle. Outside circle, they must play with stick like field players. Rule ensures safety and fairness.
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.
The Nehru Cup was an international ______ tournament hosted by India.
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
- Kabaddi
Answer: Football
Nehru Cup was invitational football tournament organized by AIFF from 1982-2012. Named after Jawaharlal Nehru. India won it in 2007, 2009, and 2012.
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).
Annu Rani is associated with ______ athletics event.
- Long Jump
- Javelin Throw
- Shot Put
- Discus Throw
Answer: Javelin Throw
Annu Rani is India's top female javelin thrower, won bronze at 2022 Commonwealth Games and qualified for World Championships finals multiple times.
True or False: In ODI cricket, batting powerplay was abolished in 2015.
- True
- False
Answer: True
ICC removed mandatory batting powerplay (overs 36-40) from October 2015. Now only mandatory powerplay (1-10) and discretionary field restrictions apply.
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.
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.
In modern field hockey, a match consists of four quarters of ______ minutes each.
- 10
- 15
- 20
- 25
Answer: 15
FIH changed format to four 15-minute quarters in 2014, replacing two 35-minute halves. Allows better pacing and broadcast breaks.
True or False: Brisbane will host the 2032 Summer Olympics.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Brisbane, Australia was awarded 2032 Summer Olympics in July 2021. Third Australian city to host after Melbourne (1956) and Sydney (2000).
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.
Yogeshwar Dutt won bronze at London 2012 Olympics in ______ kg freestyle wrestling.
- 55
- 60
- 66
- 74
Answer: 60
Yogeshwar Dutt won bronze in 60kg freestyle at London 2012. Later upgraded to silver after original silver medalist tested positive for doping.
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.
Indian women's hockey team finished in which position at Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
- Bronze
- Fourth
- Fifth
- Sixth
Answer: Fourth
Indian women's team lost bronze medal match 3-4 to Great Britain at Tokyo 2020, finishing fourth. Inspired film 'Chak De! India' comparisons despite no medal.
True or False: VAR (Video Assistant Referee) was used for the first time in FIFA World Cup at Russia 2018.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Russia 2018 was first World Cup with VAR technology. Used for goals, penalties, red cards, and mistaken identity decisions to reduce clear errors.