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True or False: Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold medal at Tokyo 2020.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Avani Lekhara won gold in Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, making history as the first Indian woman Paralympic gold medalist.
Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th international century against ______.
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- South Africa
- Pakistan
Answer: Bangladesh
Sachin Tendulkar completed his historic 100th international century against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2012 at Mirpur.
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.
True or False: The Davis Cup is a premier international team event in women's tennis.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in MEN'S tennis. The equivalent women's team competition is the Billie Jean King Cup (formerly Fed Cup).
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.
The Durand Cup is associated with which sport?
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
- Polo
Answer: Football
The Durand Cup, established in 1888, is Asia's oldest and the world's third-oldest football tournament. It was founded by Sir Mortimer Durand.
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is associated with ______.
- Cricket
- Football
- Hockey
- Badminton
Answer: Hockey
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual invitational international men's field hockey tournament held in Malaysia. India has won it multiple times.
True or False: The NBA (National Basketball Association) is based in Canada.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The NBA is primarily a United States-based professional basketball league, though it includes one Canadian team (Toronto Raptors). Its headquarters are in New York City.
Deepika Kumari is associated with which sport?
- Shooting
- Archery
- Athletics
- Weightlifting
Answer: Archery
Deepika Kumari is a world-class Indian archer who has been ranked World No. 1 and won multiple World Cup medals. Frequently asked in current affairs.
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, represented ______.
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Canada
Answer: United States
American swimmer Michael Phelps won 28 Olympic medals including 23 golds, the most by any athlete in Olympic history.
Mary Kom has won the World Amateur Boxing Championship how many times?
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
Answer: 6
Mary Kom is a six-time World Amateur Boxing Champion and the only woman to win eight World Championship medals. She also won bronze at London 2012 Olympics.
How many players are there on each side in a standard indoor volleyball match?
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 9
Answer: 6
Standard indoor volleyball features 6 players per team on court. Beach volleyball, by contrast, has 2 players per side.
Who among the following has won the World Billiards Championship title the most number of times?
- Geet Sethi
- Pankaj Advani
- Michael Ferreira
- Subhash Agarwal
Answer: Pankaj Advani
Pankaj Advani is the most decorated cueist in history with over 25 world titles across billiards and snooker formats, far exceeding any other player.
The motto of the Asian Games is 'Ever Onward', which was coined by ______.
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Guru Dutt Sondhi
- Pierre de Coubertin
- Juan Antonio Samaranch
Answer: Guru Dutt Sondhi
Guru Dutt Sondhi, an Indian sports administrator and founder of the Asian Games Federation, proposed the motto 'Ever Onward' for the Asian Games.
True or False: Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship titles alongside Michael Schumacher.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Both Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher have won 7 F1 World Drivers' Championship titles, sharing the all-time record.
Which city hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
- Gold Coast
- Glasgow
- Birmingham
- Delhi
Answer: Birmingham
The 2022 Commonwealth Games were held in Birmingham, England. India finished 4th in the medal tally with 61 medals. Current affairs based question relevant for recent exam cycles.
Which Indian shuttler became the first to win the BWF World Championships title?
- Saina Nehwal
- P.V. Sindhu
- Prakash Padukone
- Srikanth Kidambi
Answer: P.V. Sindhu
P.V. Sindhu won gold at the BWF World Championships in 2019, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat. Saina Nehwal had previously won bronze.
The Wimbledon Championship, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, is played on ______ courts.
- Clay
- Hard
- Grass
- Carpet
Answer: Grass
Wimbledon is traditionally played on outdoor grass courts, distinguishing it from the other three Grand Slams. The surface affects ball speed and bounce significantly.
Which country won the inaugural ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975?
- India
- Australia
- West Indies
- England
Answer: West Indies
The West Indies, captained by Clive Lloyd, won the first-ever Cricket World Cup in 1975 by defeating Australia in the final at Lord's. Important for Banking and SSC sports sections.