Which country hosted the first FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991?
- USA
- Sweden
- China
- Canada
Answer: China
China hosted inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991. USA won defeating Norway 2-1 in Guangzhou final. Tournament expanded from 12 to 32 teams by 2023.
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The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar recognizes contributions by ______ to sports development.
- Individual Athletes
- Organizations/Corporate Entities
- Coaches
- Journalists
Answer: Organizations/Corporate Entities
Instituted in 2009, this award honors corporate bodies, NGOs, and institutions promoting sports through CSR, infrastructure, or talent nurturing programs.
True or False: Bullet chess gives each player less than 3 minutes total.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Bullet chess is defined as <3 minutes per player (commonly 1+0 or 2+1). Tests speed/intuition over calculation. Distinct from Blitz (3-10 min).
MA Chidambaram Stadium is located in which city?
- Bangalore
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
- Kochi
Answer: Chennai
Chepauk Stadium in Chennai named after MA Chidambaram, former BCCI president. Known for spin-friendly pitches. Hosted India's first Test win (1952).
Which Indian pair won bronze at BWF World Championships 2022 in men's doubles?
- Satwik-Chirag
- Arjun-Dhruv Kapila
- Krishna-Vishnu
- None - No Indian medal
Answer: None - No Indian medal
No Indian men's doubles pair won Worlds medal in 2022. Satwik-Chirag won bronze in 2023. Lakshya Sen won men's singles bronze in 2022.
In field hockey, a green card results in ______ suspension.
- Warning only
- 2-minute
- 5-minute
- 10-minute
Answer: 2-minute
Green card = 2-minute temporary suspension. Yellow card = minimum 5 minutes. Red card = permanent sending off. Card system introduced for discipline.
True or False: Milan-Cortina will host the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy awarded 2026 Winter Games. Third Italian Winter Olympics after Cortina 1956 and Turin 2006. Events spread across multiple venues.
Who holds the record for highest individual score in Women's ODI cricket?
- Belinda Clark
- Amelia Kerr
- Charlotte Edwards
- Smriti Mandhana
Answer: Amelia Kerr
New Zealand's Amelia Kerr scored 232* vs Ireland in 2018, highest WODI individual score. Also fastest WODI century (56 balls). Double record holder.
Which team won ISL 2023-24 title?
- Mumbai City FC
- Mohun Bagan SG
- FC Goa
- Bengaluru FC
Answer: Mohun Bagan SG
Mohun Bagan Super Giant won ISL 2023-24 playoff final defeating Mumbai City FC. Third ISL title overall (including ATK era). Antonio Lopez Habas coached.
Ravi Kumar Dahiya competes in ______ kg freestyle wrestling category.
- 57
- 61
- 65
- 70
Answer: 57
Ravi Kumar Dahiya competes in 57kg freestyle. Won silver at Tokyo 2020 and gold at CWG 2022. Known for aggressive leg attacks and endurance.
True or False: Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam still played on natural grass courts.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Wimbledon remains sole grass-court Grand Slam. Australian/US Opens use hard courts; French Open uses clay. Grass favors serve-and-volley players historically.
Who was head coach of Indian women's cricket team during 2023-24?
- Ramesh Powar
- Amol Mazumdar
- Shiv Sunder Das
- Jon Lewis
Answer: Amol Mazumdar
Amol Mazumdar served as batting coach and interim head coach. Ramesh Powar was head coach until mid-2023. Coaching staff changes frequently; verify current appointments.
Indian women's hockey team won silver at Asian Games 2023 losing to which team?
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
Answer: China
India lost 0-4 to China in Hangzhou 2023 women's hockey final. Still secured Olympic qualification spot. Men's team won gold at same Games.
WBF stands for World ______ Federation.
- Boxing
- Badminton
- Billiards
- Basketball
Answer: Boxing
Note: Multiple federations exist. WBF = World Boxing Federation. BWF = Badminton World Federation. FIBA = Basketball. Context matters in exam questions.
True or False: VAR can review yellow card decisions in football.
- True
- False
Answer: False
VAR only reviews red cards (not second yellows), goals, penalties, and mistaken identity. First yellow cards are NOT reviewable unless potential red card offense.
Florence Griffith-Joyner's women's 100m world record of 10.49 seconds was set in which year?
- 1984
- 1988
- 1992
- 1996
Answer: 1988
Flo-Jo set 10.49s WR at US Olympic Trials in Indianapolis, July 1988. Record still stands after 36+ years despite advances in training/technology.
India won their first T20 World Cup in 2007 by defeating Pakistan in final. Who took the catch to dismiss Misbah-ul-Haq?
- MS Dhoni
- Sreesanth
- Irfan Pathan
- Robin Uthappa
Answer: Sreesanth
Sreesanth caught Misbah off Joginder Sharma's scoop shot at fine leg in final over. India defended 157/7 to win inaugural T20 WC by 5 runs.
PV Sindhu won bronze at Tokyo 2020 Olympics defeating ______ in bronze medal match.
- Tai Tzu-ying
- Chen Yufei
- He Bingjiao
- Nozomi Okuhara
Answer: He Bingjiao
Sindhu beat China's He Bingjiao 21-13, 21-15 to win bronze at Tokyo 2020. Became first Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals (silver 2016, bronze 2020).
True or False: Field hockey ball circumference is larger than cricket ball circumference.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Hockey ball circumference: 224-235mm vs cricket ball: 224-229mm. Hockey ball can be slightly larger though weights are nearly identical (156-163g both).
Which traditional Indian wrestling style involves fighting in mud pit?
- Kushti
- Sumo
- Sambo
- Greco-Roman
Answer: Kushti
Kushti (Pehlwani) is traditional Indian mud wrestling practiced in akharas. Wrestlers train on treated soil with oil/turmeric. Cultural heritage sport.