India hosted the FIFA U-17 World Cup in which year?
- 2015
- 2017
- 2019
- 2021
Answer: 2017
India hosted FIFA U-17 World Cup in October 2017 across six cities. Though eliminated in group stage, it boosted youth football infrastructure significantly.
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Dronacharya Award was renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Dronacharya Award in ______.
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
Answer: 2021
Renamed in August 2021 alongside Khel Ratna to honor hockey legend. Lifetime Dronacharya category retains original name distinction.
True or False: In ODI cricket, maximum 5 fielders are allowed outside 30-yard circle during non-powerplay overs.
- True
- False
Answer: True
ODI fielding rules: Max 2 outside circle in Powerplay 1 (1-10), max 4 in middle (11-40), max 5 in death (41-50). Prevents overly defensive fields.
Who became World Chess Champion in 2024 defeating Ding Liren?
- Magnus Carlsen
- Ian Nepomniachtchi
- Gukesh D
- Fabiano Caruana
Answer: Gukesh D
Dommaraju Gukesh won 2024 World Championship at age 18, becoming youngest ever classical world champion. Defeated Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in Singapore.
Hima Das is associated with which athletic event?
- Long Jump
- Sprint (100m/200m/400m)
- Javelin
- High Jump
Answer: Sprint (100m/200m/400m)
Hima Das specializes in sprints, particularly 400m. Won U20 World Championship gold in 2018, first Indian track athlete to win global gold.
As of 2024, Indian men's hockey team is ranked ______ in FIH World Rankings.
- Top 3
- Top 5
- Top 10
- Outside Top 10
Answer: Top 5
India consistently ranks 3rd-5th post-Tokyo bronze. Rankings fluctuate based on Pro League and major tournament performances.
True or False: In tennis scoring, 'Love' means zero points.
- True
- False
Answer: True
'Love' derives from French 'l'oeuf' (egg) resembling zero shape. Scoring progresses Love-15-30-40-Game. Deuce occurs at 40-40 requiring two consecutive points.
Who scored the first century in Women's T20 International cricket?
- Charlotte Edwards
- Deandra Dottin
- Meg Lanning
- Harmanpreet Kaur
Answer: Deandra Dottin
West Indies' Deandra Dottin scored 112* vs South Africa in 2010, first WT20I century. Harmanpreet Kaur scored 103 vs NZ in 2018 WT20 WC semifinal.
India qualified for FIFA World Cup finals only once in history. In which year?
- 1950
- 1954
- Never Qualified
- 1962
Answer: Never Qualified
India withdrew from 1950 World Cup after qualifying due to travel costs/barefoot ban myths. Has never actually played in FIFA World Cup finals tournament.
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is located in ______.
- Delhi
- Patiala
- Bangalore
- Lucknow
Answer: Patiala
NSNIS Patiala is Asia's largest sports institute, established in 1961. Offers coaching diplomas and serves as national center for elite athlete training.
True or False: A new cricket ball weighs between 155.9g and 163g.
- True
- False
Answer: True
MCC Laws specify men's ball weight 5.5-5.75 oz (155.9-163g). Women's and junior balls are lighter. Weight affects swing and seam movement.
Which event was NOT part of ancient Olympic Games?
- Stadion Race
- Pankration
- Marathon
- Chariot Racing
Answer: Marathon
Marathon was invented for 1896 modern Olympics commemorating legend of Pheidippides. Ancient Games featured stadion, pentathlon, wrestling, pankration, and equestrian events.
Pullela Gopichand is renowned as coach of which Indian shuttlers?
- Only PV Sindhu
- Only Saina Nehwal
- Multiple top Indian players including Sindhu & Srikanth
- Only Prakash Padukone
Answer: Multiple top Indian players including Sindhu & Srikanth
Gopichand Academy produced PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Srikanth Kidambi, and others. His coaching revolutionized Indian badminton post-2000s.
A penalty stroke in hockey is taken from ______ yards/meters from goal.
- 5
- 6.4
- 7
- 9
Answer: 6.4
Penalty stroke spot is 6.4m (7 yards) from goal line. Awarded for deliberate fouls preventing probable goal inside circle.
True or False: Third umpire decisions are binding and cannot be overturned by on-field umpires.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Third umpire's decision via DRS or direct referral is final. On-field umpires implement the decision but cannot override technological verdict.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by which countries?
- USA & Mexico
- USA, Canada & Mexico
- Canada & USA
- Mexico & Brazil
Answer: USA, Canada & Mexico
First World Cup with three hosts and expanded 48-team format. Matches across 16 cities including Toronto, Vancouver, and Mexican venues.
Vinesh Phogat belongs to which famous wrestling family?
- Yadav Family
- Phogat Family
- Malik Family
- Dahiya Family
Answer: Phogat Family
Vinesh is cousin of Geeta and Babita Phogat, daughters of Mahavir Singh Phogat whose story inspired 'Dangal'. Multiple family members are international wrestlers.
SAI stands for Sports ______ of India.
- Association
- Authority
- Academy
- Agency
Answer: Authority
Sports Authority of India (SAI) was established in 1984 to develop sports infrastructure, coaching, and talent identification nationwide.
True or False: Butterfly stroke is the fastest competitive swimming stroke.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Freestyle (front crawl) is fastest. Butterfly is second-fastest but most energy-intensive. Backstroke and breaststroke are slower due to resistance.
Which former Indian cricketer authored 'Idols' and 'Runs n Ruins'?
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Kapil Dev
- Ravi Shastri
- Navjot Sidhu
Answer: Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar wrote multiple books including 'Idols' (1983) and 'Runs n Ruins'. Known for articulate commentary and literary contributions beyond cricket.