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.
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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.
Usain Bolt's 100m world record of 9.58 seconds was set at which championship?
- Beijing 2008 Olympics
- Berlin 2009 World Championships
- London 2012 Olympics
- Daegu 2011 World Championships
Answer: Berlin 2009 World Championships
Bolt set 9.58s WR at Berlin 2009 Worlds, improving his own 9.69 from Beijing 2008. Also holds 200m WR (19.19s) from same championships.
India chased down 403 runs against West Indies in 1976 at Port of Spain. Who scored a century in that chase?
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Gundappa Viswanath
- Mohinder Amarnath
- Both Gavaskar and Viswanath
Answer: Both Gavaskar and Viswanath
Gavaskar (102) and Viswanath (112) scored centuries in India's historic 403 chase, then highest successful run-chase in Tests. Record stood until 2003.
PV Sindhu won silver medal at Rio 2016 Olympics losing to ______ in the final.
- Wang Yihan
- Carolina Marin
- Nozomi Okuhara
- Li Xuerui
Answer: Carolina Marin
Spain's Carolina Marin defeated PV Sindhu 19-21, 21-12, 21-15 in Rio 2016 women's singles final. Sindhu became first Indian woman to win Olympic silver.
Which wrestling style allows attacks on legs and use of legs for offense?
- Greco-Roman
- Freestyle
- Sumo
- Traditional Pehlwani
Answer: Freestyle
Freestyle wrestling permits leg grabs, trips, and use of legs actively. Greco-Roman prohibits holds below waist. Both are Olympic disciplines.
Which team won IPL 2024?
- Chennai Super Kings
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Rajasthan Royals
Answer: Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR won IPL 2024 by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final, claiming their third title. Shreyas Iyer captained the championship squad.
True or False: Surfing made its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Surfing debuted at Tokyo 2020 along with skateboarding, sport climbing, karate, and baseball/softball return. Part of IOC's youth engagement strategy.
Which team has won the most Pro Kabaddi League titles as of Season 10 (2024)?
- Jaipur Pink Panthers
- Patna Pirates
- Bengaluru Bulls
- U Mumba
Answer: Patna Pirates
Patna Pirates have won 3 PKL titles (Seasons 3, 4, 5), making them most successful franchise. Jaipur Pink Panthers have 2 titles including inaugural season.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is contested between India and ______.
- England
- South Africa
- Australia
- New Zealand
Answer: Australia
Named after Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar, this Test series trophy was instituted in 1996. India and Australia compete biennially for this prestigious trophy.
True or False: Koneru Humpy was the youngest woman to become a Grandmaster at age 15 years and 1 month when she achieved it in 2002.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Koneru Humpy earned GM title in August 2002 at 15y 1m 27d, breaking Judit Polgar's record. She remains among India's greatest female chess players.
Who captained the Indian men's hockey team to bronze at Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
- PR Sreejesh
- Manpreet Singh
- Harmanpreet Singh
- Amit Rohidas
Answer: Manpreet Singh
Midfielder Manpreet Singh captained India to historic bronze at Tokyo 2020, ending 41-year Olympic medal drought. Harmanpreet Singh later took over captaincy.
What is the minimum number of players required to start a football match?
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 9
Answer: 7
FIFA Laws require minimum 7 players per team to start/continue a match. If a team falls below 7 due to red cards/injuries, the match is abandoned.
Avineshwar Singh is associated with ______ athletics event.
- Shot Put
- Discus Throw
- Javelin Throw
- Hammer Throw
Answer: Javelin Throw
Neeraj Chopra's compatriot Avineshwar Singh competes in javelin throw. Note: This may be confused with Shivpal Singh or DP Manu who are more prominent Indian javelin throwers besides Neeraj.