Decathlon consists of ______ events for men.
- 7
- 8
- 10
- 12
Answer: 10
Men's decathlon: 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400m (Day 1); 110m hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, 1500m (Day 2). Ultimate test of all-around athleticism.
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Who is India's leading run-scorer in Women's T20 Internationals?
- Mithali Raj
- Smriti Mandhana
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Shafali Verma
Answer: Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana surpassed Mithali Raj to become India's top WT20I run-scorer with 3000+ runs. Known for aggressive opening batting and consistency.
Geeta Phogat won gold at Commonwealth Games 2010 in which weight category?
- 55 kg
- 59 kg
- 63 kg
- 67 kg
Answer: 55 kg
Geeta Phogat won 55kg gold at Delhi 2010 CWG, first Indian woman wrestler to win CWG gold. Inspired film 'Dangal'. Sister Babita won silver at same Games.
'Straight Drive' is the autobiography of ______.
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Kapil Dev
- Imran Khan
- Wasim Akram
Answer: Sunil Gavaskar
Correction: 'Straight Drive' is actually by Imran Khan (Pakistan). Gavaskar wrote 'Idols' and 'Runs n Ruins'. Important to distinguish autobiographies for exams.
True or False: During penalty stroke in hockey, attacker must push/flick/scoop the ball (no hitting allowed).
- True
- False
Answer: True
Penalty stroke must be executed by push, flick, or scoop motion. Hitting/slapping prohibited unlike penalty corners. Ensures controlled, fair contest.
Gayatri Gopichand is daughter of which famous badminton coach?
- Pullela Gopichand
- Prakash Padukone
- Vimal Kumar
- U Vimal Kumar
Answer: Pullela Gopichand
Gayatri Gopichand Pullela is daughter of Pullela Gopichand. Partners Treesa Jolly in women's doubles. Trains at father's academy in Hyderabad.
The Bandodkar Trophy is associated with football in ______.
- Kerala
- Goa
- West Bengal
- Maharashtra
Answer: Goa
Bandodkar Trophy is prestigious football tournament in Goa named after former CM Dayanand Bandodkar. Important platform for Goan clubs and youth development.
Who won IPL Emerging Player Award in 2024?
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sameer Rizvi
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Mayank Yadav
Answer: Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH) won Emerging Player 2024 for all-round performances. Abhishek Sharma had breakout season but Nitish won official award. Verify as awards vary yearly.
Jyothi Yarraji won gold at Asian Athletics Championships 2023 in which event?
- 100m Hurdles
- 400m Hurdles
- Long Jump
- Shot Put
Answer: 100m Hurdles
Jyothi Yarraji won 100m hurdles gold at Bangkok 2023 Asian Championships. National record holder. First Indian woman to win Asian Championships hurdle gold.
The Hockey World League was replaced by ______ in 2019.
- Champions Trophy
- FIH Pro League
- World Cup Qualifiers
- Continental Cup
Answer: FIH Pro League
FIH discontinued Hockey World League after 2017 edition, launching FIH Pro League in 2019. Annual home-and-away league featuring top 9 men's/women's teams.
True or False: Sumo wrestling uses colored belt ranking system similar to judo.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Sumo uses hierarchical division system (Jonokuchi to Yokozuna), not colored belts. Rankings based on tournament performance. Belt colors specific to martial arts like judo/karate.
Who captained India at ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023?
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Smriti Mandhana
- Mithali Raj
- Deepti Sharma
Answer: Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur captained India at 2023 WT20 WC in South Africa. Team reached semifinals losing to Australia. Regular captain across formats since 2016.
Which country won Copa América 2024?
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Uruguay
- Colombia
Answer: Argentina
Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 (AET) to win Copa América 2024 in Miami. Back-to-back titles (2021, 2024). Messi's fifth major international trophy.
Khelo India University Games were first held in ______.
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
Answer: 2020
First Khelo India University Games held in Cuttack-Bhubaneswar, Odisha in February 2020. Platform for university athletes to showcase talent nationally.
Who holds the record for most stumpings in international cricket?
- Adam Gilchrist
- MS Dhoni
- Kumar Sangakkara
- Mark Boucher
Answer: MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni has 195 international stumpings (Tests+ODIs+T20Is), most ever. Known for lightning-fast glovework. Also holds record for most international dismissals by keeper.
India won Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2022 defeating which team in final?
- Pakistan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Japan
Answer: Malaysia
India defeated Malaysia 3-2 in Jakarta 2022 Asia Cup final. Fourth Asia Cup title. Qualified for 2023 World Cup through this victory.
CONMEBOL governs football in ______.
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Africa
Answer: South America
Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (CONMEBOL) oversees South American football. Organizes Copa América and Copa Libertadores. Smallest continental confederation by members (10).
True or False: Refugee Olympic Team participated at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024.
- True
- False
Answer: True
IOC created Refugee Olympic Team (EOR) for Rio 2016, continued at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. Athletes compete under Olympic flag representing displaced persons worldwide.
India chased down 329 vs Pakistan in 2022 T20 World Cup. Who hit winning six?
- Virat Kohli
- Hardik Pandya
- Dinesh Karthik
- R Ashwin
Answer: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli hit consecutive sixes off Haris Rauf in 19th over, then guided chase home with unbeaten 82*. Greatest T20I chase ever according to experts.
Amit Panghal won gold at Commonwealth Games 2022 in which boxing weight category?
- 48 kg
- 51 kg
- 54 kg
- 57 kg
Answer: 51 kg
Amit Panghal won 51kg flyweight gold at Birmingham 2022 CWG. Previously won silver at 2019 World Championships. India's top male boxer currently.