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Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
- Germany
- Italy
- Argentina
- Brazil
Answer: Brazil
Brazil has won 5 FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). Germany and Italy have 4 each; Argentina has 3 including 2022.
Ravi Kumar Dahiya won which medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- None
Answer: Silver
Ravi Kumar Dahiya won silver in Men's 57kg Freestyle Wrestling at Tokyo 2020, losing to ROC's Zavur Uguev in the final. Bajrang Punia won bronze in 65kg.
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.
Milkha Singh is famously known as the '______'.
- Payyoli Express
- Flying Sikh
- Blade Runner
- Turbo Sardar
Answer: Flying Sikh
Milkha Singh earned 'Flying Sikh' after winning gold at 1958 Cardiff Commonwealth Games. Pakistan's Ayub Khan reportedly bestowed the title after his Lahore victory.
The Aga Khan Cup is associated with which sport?
- Cricket
- Football
- Hockey
- Polo
Answer: Hockey
The Aga Khan Cup is a prestigious field hockey tournament established in 1958 in Mumbai. Not to be confused with horse racing trophies of similar name.
Mary Kom competed primarily in which weight category during her peak career?
- 48 kg
- 51 kg
- 54 kg
- 57 kg
Answer: 51 kg
Though she started at 48kg, Mary Kom dominated the 51kg flyweight division internationally, winning multiple World Championships and Olympic bronze in this category.
In modern rally-point volleyball scoring, how many points are needed to win a set (except deciding set)?
- 15
- 21
- 25
- 30
Answer: 25
Sets are played to 25 points with a minimum 2-point lead. The deciding 5th set is played to 15 points. Rally scoring replaced side-out scoring in 1999.
Limba Ram is associated with which sport?
- Shooting
- Archery
- Athletics
- Wrestling
Answer: Archery
Limba Ram is a former Indian archer who equaled the world record in 1992 and received Arjuna Award (1989) and Padma Shri (1991). He represented India in three Olympics.
Who is considered the greatest Indian footballer of all time and played barefoot in the 1948 Olympics?
- Baichung Bhutia
- Sunil Chhetri
- Chuni Goswami
- Talimeren Ao
Answer: Talimeren Ao
Dr. Talimeren Ao captained India at London 1948 Olympics playing barefoot. While Chuni Goswami and Baichung Bhutia are legends, Ao's historic captaincy makes him iconic.
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.
Who won India's first-ever shooting medal at the Olympics?
- Abhinav Bindra
- Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- Vijay Kumar
- Gagan Narang
Answer: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won silver in Men's Double Trap at Athens 2004, becoming India's first Olympic medalist in shooting. Abhinav Bindra won gold later in 2008.
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.
In Greco-Roman wrestling, which part of the body is prohibited from being attacked below the waist?
- Arms
- Legs
- Head
- Torso
Answer: Legs
Greco-Roman wrestling forbids holds below the waist and use of legs for offense/defense, unlike Freestyle where leg attacks are fundamental.
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'.
Karnam Malleswari was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. Which sport did she represent?
- Wrestling
- Boxing
- Weightlifting
- Shooting
Answer: Weightlifting
Karnam Malleswari won bronze in the 69kg category at Sydney 2000 Olympics, breaking the gender barrier for Indian women in Olympic medal tally.
In which year did the Indian men's hockey team win their last Olympic gold medal?
- 1964
- 1972
- 1980
- 1984
Answer: 1980
India won their 8th and most recent Olympic gold in hockey at Moscow 1980, defeating Spain 4-3 in the final. They won bronze at Tokyo 2020 after a 41-year medal drought.
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.
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket?
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Brian Lara
- Virender Sehwag
- Don Bradman
Answer: Brian Lara
Brian Lara scored 400 not out against England at Antigua in 2004, reclaiming the record from Matthew Hayden (380). This remains the highest individual Test score.
Who became the fastest batter to reach 10,000 ODI runs?
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Virat Kohli
- Babar Azam
- Brian Lara
Answer: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli reached 10,000 ODI runs in 205 innings, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of 259 innings. Achieved in October 2018.