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.
GK Questions
Filter by category, type, and difficulty. Reading is open for everyone.
Category
Difficulty
Type
Per page
The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy is awarded to the best performing ______ in inter-university sports.
- Individual Athlete
- University
- Coach
- State
Answer: University
MAKA Trophy is given to top university in AIU inter-university competitions. Instituted in 1956-57 to promote university-level sports excellence.
True or False: Classical chess games typically last 4-6 hours.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Classical time controls (90min+30sec increment or similar) result in games lasting 4-7 hours. Contrasts with Rapid (15-60min) and Blitz (3-10min).
Wankhede Stadium is located in which city?
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Chennai
Answer: Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai hosted 2011 World Cup final where India won. Capacity ~33,000. Named after SK Wankhede, former BCCI president.
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.
True or False: The US Open is played on clay courts.
- True
- False
Answer: False
US Open uses DecoTurf hard courts. Only French Open among Grand Slams uses clay. Australian Open uses Plexicushion hard; Wimbledon uses grass.
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.
NADA stands for National Anti-______ Agency.
- Drug
- Doping
- Discipline
- Development
Answer: Doping
National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India was established in 2005 to implement WADA code, conduct testing, and promote clean sport in India.
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.
True or False: A field hockey ball weighs approximately the same as a cricket ball.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Field hockey ball weighs 156-163g, nearly identical to cricket ball (155.9-163g). Similar weight but different material (plastic/cork vs leather/cork).
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.