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MA Chidambaram Stadium is located in which city?
- Bangalore
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
- Kochi
Answer: Chennai
Chepauk Stadium in Chennai named after MA Chidambaram, former BCCI president. Known for spin-friendly pitches. Hosted India's first Test win (1952).
Which Indian pair won bronze at BWF World Championships 2022 in men's doubles?
- Satwik-Chirag
- Arjun-Dhruv Kapila
- Krishna-Vishnu
- None - No Indian medal
Answer: None - No Indian medal
No Indian men's doubles pair won Worlds medal in 2022. Satwik-Chirag won bronze in 2023. Lakshya Sen won men's singles bronze in 2022.
Who holds the record for highest individual score in Women's ODI cricket?
- Belinda Clark
- Amelia Kerr
- Charlotte Edwards
- Smriti Mandhana
Answer: Amelia Kerr
New Zealand's Amelia Kerr scored 232* vs Ireland in 2018, highest WODI individual score. Also fastest WODI century (56 balls). Double record holder.
Which team won ISL 2023-24 title?
- Mumbai City FC
- Mohun Bagan SG
- FC Goa
- Bengaluru FC
Answer: Mohun Bagan SG
Mohun Bagan Super Giant won ISL 2023-24 playoff final defeating Mumbai City FC. Third ISL title overall (including ATK era). Antonio Lopez Habas coached.
Who was head coach of Indian women's cricket team during 2023-24?
- Ramesh Powar
- Amol Mazumdar
- Shiv Sunder Das
- Jon Lewis
Answer: Amol Mazumdar
Amol Mazumdar served as batting coach and interim head coach. Ramesh Powar was head coach until mid-2023. Coaching staff changes frequently; verify current appointments.
Indian women's hockey team won silver at Asian Games 2023 losing to which team?
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
Answer: China
India lost 0-4 to China in Hangzhou 2023 women's hockey final. Still secured Olympic qualification spot. Men's team won gold at same Games.
Florence Griffith-Joyner's women's 100m world record of 10.49 seconds was set in which year?
- 1984
- 1988
- 1992
- 1996
Answer: 1988
Flo-Jo set 10.49s WR at US Olympic Trials in Indianapolis, July 1988. Record still stands after 36+ years despite advances in training/technology.
India won their first T20 World Cup in 2007 by defeating Pakistan in final. Who took the catch to dismiss Misbah-ul-Haq?
- MS Dhoni
- Sreesanth
- Irfan Pathan
- Robin Uthappa
Answer: Sreesanth
Sreesanth caught Misbah off Joginder Sharma's scoop shot at fine leg in final over. India defended 157/7 to win inaugural T20 WC by 5 runs.
Which traditional Indian wrestling style involves fighting in mud pit?
- Kushti
- Sumo
- Sambo
- Greco-Roman
Answer: Kushti
Kushti (Pehlwani) is traditional Indian mud wrestling practiced in akharas. Wrestlers train on treated soil with oil/turmeric. Cultural heritage sport.
Who won the Purple Cap (most wickets) in IPL 2024?
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Harshal Patel
- T Natarajan
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Answer: Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel took 24 wickets for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024, winning Purple Cap. Second Purple Cap after 2021. Known for death-over variations.
Sajan Prakash qualified for Tokyo 2020 Olympics via which standard?
- B Standard
- A Standard
- Universality Place
- Continental Quota
Answer: A Standard
Sajan Prakash achieved Olympic 'A' cut in 200m butterfly at Belgrade 2021, becoming first Indian swimmer to qualify directly via A standard. Historic milestone.
Who is the all-time leading raider in Pro Kabaddi League history?
- Pardeep Narwal
- Maninder Singh
- Rahul Chaudhari
- Ajay Thakur
Answer: Pardeep Narwal
Pardeep Narwal has over 1,600 raid points in PKL, most by any player. Known as 'Dubki King' for signature escape move. Won 3 titles with Patna Pirates.
Who captained India at Men's Hockey World Cup 2023?
- Manpreet Singh
- Harmanpreet Singh
- Amit Rohidas
- PR Sreejesh
Answer: Harmanpreet Singh
Harmanpreet Singh captained India at Bhubaneswar-Rourkela 2023 World Cup. Team finished 9th after failing to advance beyond crossover stage.
What is the duration of extra time in knockout football matches if tied after 90 minutes?
- Two halves of 10 minutes
- Two halves of 15 minutes
- Single period of 30 minutes
- Golden goal of unlimited duration
Answer: Two halves of 15 minutes
Extra time consists of two 15-minute halves (30 min total). If still tied, match proceeds to penalty shootout. Golden/silver goal rules abolished in 2004.
The term 'Deuce' is used in which sport?
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Answer: Tennis
In tennis, deuce occurs at 40-40 requiring two consecutive points to win game. Also used in table tennis at 10-10. Badminton uses 'deuce' informally at 20-20.
Sania Mirza won how many Grand Slam doubles titles in her career?
- 3
- 4
- 6
- 8
Answer: 6
Sania Mirza won 6 Grand Slam titles: 3 women's doubles (Wimbledon 2015, US Open 2015, Australian Open 2016) and 3 mixed doubles. Retired in 2023.
How many gold medals has India won in men's hockey at Asian Games?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Answer: 4
India has won 4 Asian Games men's hockey golds: 1966, 1998, 2014, and 2023. Pakistan leads with 8 golds. India also won multiple silvers and bronzes.
Which Indian shuttler won bronze at BWF World Championships 2023?
- Lakshya Sen
- HS Prannoy
- Kidambi Srikanth
- Mithun Manjunath
Answer: HS Prannoy
HS Prannoy won bronze at Copenhagen 2023 Worlds, losing to eventual champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in semifinals. Became oldest Indian man to win Worlds medal at 31.
Who holds the record for most runs in a single calendar year in Test cricket?
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Ricky Ponting
- Mohammad Yousuf
- Virat Kohli
Answer: Mohammad Yousuf
Pakistan's Mohammad Yousuf scored 1,788 Test runs in 2006, including 9 centuries. He broke Viv Richards' long-standing record of 1,710 runs set in 1976.
Which Indian footballer played for Marinos in Venezuela, becoming first Indian in South American league?
- Baichung Bhutia
- Sunil Chhetri
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- Brandon Fernandes
Answer: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Correction: Gurpreet played for Stabaek in Norway (Europe), not South America. No Indian has played in South American top league. Baichung played for Bury (England). Question tests careful reading.