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True or False: A standard shuttlecock has 16 feathers.
- True
- False
Answer: True
BWF regulations specify exactly 16 goose or duck feathers embedded in cork base weighing 4.74-5.50 grams for tournament play.
Field hockey sticks are traditionally made of ______.
- Metal
- Wood
- Plastic
- Carbon Fiber
Answer: Wood
Traditionally mulberry wood, modern elite sticks use carbon fiber composites for stiffness and power. Wooden sticks still used at grassroots level.
The 4x100m relay involves ______ runners per team.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Answer: 4
Each of four athletes runs approximately 100m carrying a baton exchanged within designated zones. Dropping baton or exchanging outside zone leads to disqualification.
The Arjuna Award was instituted in the year ______.
- 1957
- 1961
- 1965
- 1970
Answer: 1961
Arjuna Awards were established in 1961 to recognize outstanding achievement in national sports. Recipients receive a bronze statue, certificate, and cash prize.
True or False: In traditional Indian wrestling (Pehlwani), the arena is called 'Akhara'.
- True
- False
Answer: True
An Akhara is both the training ground and organizational unit for traditional wrestlers. Soil is treated with oil, turmeric, and buttermilk for injury prevention.
Rahul Dravid is popularly known as 'The ______'.
- Master Blaster
- Wall
- God
- Captain Cool
Answer: Wall
Rahul Dravid earned 'The Wall' for his impregnable defensive technique and ability to bat for long periods. MS Dhoni is 'Captain Cool'; Sachin is 'Master Blaster'.
True or False: A basketball hoop is mounted at a height of 10 feet above the floor.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Regulation basketball rims are exactly 10 feet (3.05 meters) high across all professional and collegiate levels worldwide.
True or False: FIDE is the international governing body for chess.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) was founded in Paris in 1924 and organizes World Championships, Olympiads, and maintains ratings/rankings.
A hat-trick in cricket means taking ______ wickets in consecutive deliveries.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Answer: 3
A hat-trick occurs when a bowler dismisses three batsmen with three successive balls. The term originated from rewarding such feat with a hat collection.
The All England Open Badminton Championships is considered one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments. Where is it held?
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Glasgow
Answer: Birmingham
Since 1994, the All England Open has been held at Arena Birmingham. First staged in 1899, it predates the BWF World Championships.
FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de ______ Association.
- Football
- Field
- Futsal
- Fitness
Answer: Football
FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) was founded in Paris in 1904. Despite French acronym, it governs global association football (soccer).
True or False: Olympic swimming events are conducted in 50-meter pools.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Olympic and World Championship swimming uses long course (50m) pools. Short course (25m) events have separate world records and championships.
A Day-Night Test match is played with which color ball?
- Red
- White
- Pink
- Orange
Answer: Pink
Pink balls are used in Day-Night Tests for visibility under floodlights while retaining leather characteristics similar to red balls. White balls degrade too quickly in multi-day format.
How many players are on court for each team in standard Kabaddi?
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 9
Answer: 7
Standard Kabaddi features 7 raiders/defenders per side on a 13m x 10m mat. Beach kabaddi has 4 players, while circle style varies regionally.
Which city hosted the inaugural Asian Games in 1951?
- Tokyo
- New Delhi
- Manila
- Jakarta
Answer: New Delhi
The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi in March 1951 with 11 participating nations. India also hosted the 1982 edition in Delhi.
The term 'Checkmate' is associated with which sport?
- Chess
- Carrom
- Ludo
- Bridge
Answer: Chess
Checkmate signifies the end of a chess game where the king is under attack and cannot escape capture. Derived from Persian 'Shah Mat' meaning 'the King is helpless'.
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is associated with ______ cricket in India.
- Test
- T20
- List-A (One-Day)
- Women's
Answer: List-A (One-Day)
Named after legendary cricketer Vijay Hazare, this trophy is India's premier domestic List-A (50-over) competition, serving as a feeder for ODI national selection.
P.T. Usha is popularly known as the '______ of Indian Athletics'.
- Queen
- Payyoli Express
- Golden Girl
- Flying Sikh
Answer: Payyoli Express
Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha earned the nickname 'Payyoli Express' after her hometown Payyoli in Kerala. She narrowly missed an Olympic bronze in 1984 by 1/100th of a second.
True or False: A football team can make unlimited substitutions during a standard FIFA match.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Standard FIFA matches allow a maximum of 5 substitutions per team (increased from 3 post-pandemic), made in up to three stoppages to prevent time-wasting.
IOC stands for International ______ Committee.
- Olympic
- Official
- Organizing
- Overseas
Answer: Olympic
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin, is the supreme authority of the Olympic Movement headquartered in Lausanne.