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True or False: In T20 Internationals, powerplay lasts for the first 8 overs.
- True
- False
Answer: False
T20I powerplay restricts fielders outside 30-yard circle for only the first 6 overs. ODI powerplays are split into mandatory (1-10), middle (11-40), and death (41-50).
Which Indian pair won mixed doubles gold at Commonwealth Games 2022?
- Rohan Bopanna & Sania Mirza
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Ashwini Ponnappa
- Sharath Kamal & Manika Batra
- Sumit Nagal & Ankita Raina
Answer: Sharath Kamal & Manika Batra
Wait - Sharath Kamal & Manika Batra are table tennis players. Correct answer should be Rohan Bopanna & Sania Mirza? Actually, CWG 2022 mixed doubles badminton was Satwik/Ashwini. For tennis, no Indian medal. Question corrected: Table Tennis mixed doubles CWG 2022 winners were Sharath Kamal & Manika Batra.
PR Sreejesh plays which position in Indian hockey team?
- Forward
- Midfielder
- Defender
- Goalkeeper
Answer: Goalkeeper
PR Sreejesh is India's legendary goalkeeper who played key role in Tokyo 2020 bronze. Known for penalty stroke saves and leadership.
Eliud Kipchoge became the first person to run a marathon under 2 hours in an unofficial race in which city?
- Berlin
- London
- Vienna
- Tokyo
Answer: Vienna
Kipchoge ran 1:59:40 in Vienna's INEOS 1:59 Challenge in October 2019. Though not an official world record due to pacing aids, it broke the psychological barrier.
When a cricket umpire raises both arms straight above head, what does it signal?
- No Ball
- Wide Ball
- Six Runs
- Four Runs
Answer: Six Runs
Both arms raised vertically signals six runs. Four is signaled by waving one arm horizontally. No ball is indicated by extending one arm horizontally.
'Unbreakable' is the autobiography of ______.
- Saina Nehwal
- Mary Kom
- PV Sindhu
- Deepika Kumari
Answer: Mary Kom
Published in 2013, 'Unbreakable: An Autobiography' chronicles Mary Kom's journey from Manipur to becoming a six-time world boxing champion.
Devendra Jhajharia won gold medals at Paralympics in which event?
- Discus Throw
- Javelin Throw
- Shot Put
- Long Jump
Answer: Javelin Throw
Devendra Jhajharia won javelin gold at Athens 2004 and Rio 2016, plus silver at Tokyo 2020, making him India's most decorated Paralympian.
Who holds the record for most runs in IPL history?
- Chris Gayle
- Virat Kohli
- MS Dhoni
- David Warner
Answer: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is the all-time leading run-scorer in IPL with over 7,000 runs, all for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He also holds the single-season record (973 runs in 2016).
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.
True or False: India participated in the Olympics for the first time in 1900.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Norman Pritchard represented India at Paris 1900 Olympics, winning two silver medals in athletics. However, some historians debate whether he officially represented India or Britain.
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.
Lord's Cricket Ground, known as the 'Home of Cricket', is located in ______.
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- London
- Leeds
Answer: London
Lord's in St John's Wood, London, is owned by MCC and houses the world's oldest sporting museum. Named after founder Thomas Lord.
True or False: India has never won the Davis Cup title.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Despite reaching finals in 1966, 1974, and 1987, India has never won the Davis Cup. The 1974 final was forfeited due to apartheid protests against South Africa.
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.
True or False: The Women's Cricket World Cup was first held before the Men's Cricket World Cup.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The inaugural Women's Cricket World Cup was held in 1973 in England, two years before the first Men's World Cup in 1975. England won the first women's edition.
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.
The Ashes series in Test cricket is contested between England and ______.
- India
- South Africa
- Australia
- New Zealand
Answer: Australia
The Ashes originated in 1882 when Australia beat England at The Oval. A satirical obituary declared English cricket dead and ashes taken to Australia.
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.