BCCI stands for Board of Control for Cricket in ______.
- Britain
- Bangladesh
- India
- International
Answer: India
BCCI founded 1928, registered under Tamil Nadu Societies Act. Autonomous body governing cricket in India. Richest cricket board globally.
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Modern pentathlon consists of fencing, swimming, equestrian, shooting, and ______.
- Cycling
- Running
- Rowing
- Archery
Answer: Running
Modern pentathlon: Fencing, 200m swim, show jumping, laser-run (combined shooting + cross-country running). Created by Pierre de Coubertin for Olympics 1912.
'By God's Decree' is the autobiography of ______.
- Kapil Dev
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Imran Khan
- Wasim Akram
Answer: Kapil Dev
Correction: 'By God's Decree' is actually by Imran Khan (1992). Kapil Dev wrote 'Cricket My Style' and 'Straight from the Heart'. Verify authorship carefully.
The Rajiv Gandhi Gold Cup is associated with football in ______.
- Assam
- Manipur
- Nagaland
- Meghalaya
Answer: Assam
Rajiv Gandhi Gold Cup held in Assam. Regional tournament promoting football in Northeast India. Part of broader development ecosystem for NE football.
The Sultan of Johor Cup is associated with ______ hockey.
- Senior Men's
- Senior Women's
- Junior Men's (U-21)
- Junior Women's (U-21)
Answer: Junior Men's (U-21)
Sultan of Johor Cup is annual U-21 men's hockey tournament in Malaysia since 2011. India won in 2013, 2014. Key junior development competition.
Khelo India Para Games were first held in ______.
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
Answer: 2023
First Khelo India Para Games held in New Delhi December 2023. Platform for para-athletes to compete nationally. Aligns with inclusion goals.
CAF governs football in ______.
- Asia
- Africa
- Europe
- Oceania
Answer: Africa
Confederation of African Football (CAF) oversees African football. Organizes AFCON and CAF Champions League. Founded 1957, HQ in Cairo, Egypt.
Tanisha Crasto specializes in ______ badminton events.
- Women's Singles
- Women's Doubles & Mixed Doubles
- Men's Doubles
- Only Women's Singles
Answer: Women's Doubles & Mixed Doubles
Tanisha Crasto plays women's doubles (with Ashwini Bhat) and mixed doubles. Won multiple international titles. Rising star in Indian doubles badminton.
The Arjuna Award carries a cash prize of ₹______ lakhs.
- 5
- 10
- 15
- 25
Answer: 15
Arjuna Award includes bronze statue, certificate, and ₹15 lakh cash prize (increased from ₹5 lakh in 2020). Recognizes outstanding national-level performance.
Aman Sehrawat won bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics in ______ kg freestyle wrestling.
- 57
- 61
- 65
- 70
Answer: 57
Aman Sehrawat won 57kg bronze at Paris 2024, youngest Indian male Olympic medalist at 21. Defeated Puerto Rico's Cruz in bronze bout.
National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) facilities are established under ______ scheme.
- TOPS
- Khelo India
- SAI Infrastructure
- FIT India
Answer: Khelo India
Khelo India scheme funds NCOEs across states for elite training. Upgrades existing SAI centers and creates new world-class facilities for priority sports.
Race walking events require athletes to maintain ______ contact with ground at all times.
- One foot
- Both feet
- No specific
- Toe
Answer: One foot
Race walking rule: One foot must appear in contact with ground at all times. Loss of contact results in red cards. Three reds = disqualification.
IAAF was renamed as World ______ in 2019.
- Athletics
- Amateur Athletics
- Aquatics
- Archery
Answer: Athletics
IAAF rebranded as World Athletics in 2019 to modernize image. Governs track & field, road running, race walking, cross country, mountain running globally.
The Gold Cup is associated with football in ______ region.
- South Asia
- CONCACAF (North/Central America)
- Europe
- Africa
Answer: CONCACAF (North/Central America)
CONCACAF Gold Cup is premier North/Central American championship. Not related to Indian football. India participates in SAFF Championship and AFC Asian Cup.
Priya Mohan won gold at Asian U20 Athletics Championships 2024 in ______ event.
- 100m
- 200m
- 400m
- 800m
Answer: 400m
Priya Mohan won 400m gold at Dubai 2024 Asian U20 Championships. Rising star in Indian sprint athletics. Part of strong youth pipeline.
The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award carries a cash prize of ₹______ lakhs.
- 10
- 15
- 25
- 50
Answer: 25
Khel Ratna includes medal, certificate, and ₹25 lakh cash prize (increased from ₹7.5 lakh in 2020). India's highest sporting honor for exceptional performance.
In field hockey, a yellow card results in minimum ______ minute suspension.
- 2
- 5
- 10
- 15
Answer: 5
Yellow card = minimum 5-minute temporary suspension (can be longer at umpire discretion). Green = 2 min; Red = permanent sending off. Progressive discipline system.
Bajrang Punia won silver at World Wrestling Championships 2018 in ______ kg category.
- 61
- 65
- 70
- 74
Answer: 65
Bajrang Punia won 65kg silver at Budapest 2018 Worlds. Also won bronze in 2013 and 2019. Three-time World Championship medalist in freestyle.
FIH stands for Fédération Internationale de ______.
- Football
- Hockey
- Handball
- Fencing
Answer: Hockey
International Hockey Federation (FIH) governs field hockey worldwide. Founded 1924, HQ in Lausanne. Oversees World Cup, Pro League, Olympic hockey.
Lakshya Sen won bronze at BWF World Championships in which year?
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- Both 2021 and 2022
Answer: 2022
Lakshya Sen won bronze at Tokyo 2022 Worlds (held in August). Lost to eventual champion Viktor Axelsen in semifinals. Also won CWG 2022 silver.