Reetika Hooda competes in ______ kg freestyle wrestling category.
- 68
- 72
- 76
- 81
Answer: 76
Reetika Hooda competes in 76kg freestyle. Won bronze at 2023 Asian Championships and emerged as key Olympic prospect in heavyweight category.
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True or False: In T20 Internationals, a Super Over is used to decide tied knockout matches.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Super Over (one over per side) decides tied T20I knockout matches. If Super Over also ties, boundary countback or subsequent Super Overs determine winner.
Which Indian shuttler won gold at Commonwealth Games 2022 in women's singles?
- PV Sindhu
- Saina Nehwal
- Aakarshi Kashyap
- Ashmita Chaliha
Answer: PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu defeated Michelle Li (Canada) to win CWG 2022 women's singles gold. She had previously won silver (2018) and bronze (2014) at CWG.
The Stafford Cup is associated with ______ in India.
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
- Basketball
Answer: Football
Stafford Cup is a football tournament held in Hyderabad, Telangana. Named after British officer, it is one of several historic regional football competitions in India.
True or False: India won its first individual Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Abhinav Bindra won gold in Men's 10m Air Rifle at Beijing 2008, becoming India's first individual Olympic gold medalist. Prior golds were all in team hockey.
Who holds the record for most wickets in a single calendar year in Test cricket?
- Shane Warne
- Anil Kumble
- Harbhajan Singh
- Pat Cummins
Answer: Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble took 96 Test wickets in 1996, the highest by any bowler in a single calendar year. He achieved this feat in just 18 matches.
Which Indian footballer became first to score 50 international goals?
- Baichung Bhutia
- Sunil Chhetri
- IM Vijayan
- Jeje Lalpekhlua
Answer: Sunil Chhetri
Sunil Chhetri reached 50 international goals in 2015, eventually surpassing 90. India's all-time top scorer and most capped player. Active until 2024 retirement.
True or False: In badminton doubles, only the serving side can score points.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Modern rally scoring (since 2006) awards point to winner of every rally regardless of who served. Old system (pre-2006) allowed only serving side to score.
Who holds the record for most Test matches umpired?
- Steve Bucknor
- Simon Taufel
- Aleem Dar
- Ian Gould
Answer: Aleem Dar
Aleem Dar (Pakistan) officiated 145 Tests, most by any umpire. Surpassed Steve Bucknor's 128 Tests. Active from 2003-2023. ICC Elite Panel legend.
Gurjit Kaur plays which position in Indian women's hockey team?
- Forward
- Midfielder
- Defender/Drag-flicker
- Goalkeeper
Answer: Defender/Drag-flicker
Gurjit Kaur is defender and primary drag-flicker for Indian women's team. Scored crucial goals from penalty corners including vs Australia at Tokyo 2020 QF.
Decathlon consists of ______ events for men.
- 7
- 8
- 10
- 12
Answer: 10
Men's decathlon: 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400m (Day 1); 110m hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, 1500m (Day 2). Ultimate test of all-around athleticism.
Who is India's leading run-scorer in Women's T20 Internationals?
- Mithali Raj
- Smriti Mandhana
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Shafali Verma
Answer: Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana surpassed Mithali Raj to become India's top WT20I run-scorer with 3000+ runs. Known for aggressive opening batting and consistency.
Geeta Phogat won gold at Commonwealth Games 2010 in which weight category?
- 55 kg
- 59 kg
- 63 kg
- 67 kg
Answer: 55 kg
Geeta Phogat won 55kg gold at Delhi 2010 CWG, first Indian woman wrestler to win CWG gold. Inspired film 'Dangal'. Sister Babita won silver at same Games.
'Straight Drive' is the autobiography of ______.
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Kapil Dev
- Imran Khan
- Wasim Akram
Answer: Sunil Gavaskar
Correction: 'Straight Drive' is actually by Imran Khan (Pakistan). Gavaskar wrote 'Idols' and 'Runs n Ruins'. Important to distinguish autobiographies for exams.
True or False: During penalty stroke in hockey, attacker must push/flick/scoop the ball (no hitting allowed).
- True
- False
Answer: True
Penalty stroke must be executed by push, flick, or scoop motion. Hitting/slapping prohibited unlike penalty corners. Ensures controlled, fair contest.
Gayatri Gopichand is daughter of which famous badminton coach?
- Pullela Gopichand
- Prakash Padukone
- Vimal Kumar
- U Vimal Kumar
Answer: Pullela Gopichand
Gayatri Gopichand Pullela is daughter of Pullela Gopichand. Partners Treesa Jolly in women's doubles. Trains at father's academy in Hyderabad.
The Bandodkar Trophy is associated with football in ______.
- Kerala
- Goa
- West Bengal
- Maharashtra
Answer: Goa
Bandodkar Trophy is prestigious football tournament in Goa named after former CM Dayanand Bandodkar. Important platform for Goan clubs and youth development.
Who won IPL Emerging Player Award in 2024?
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sameer Rizvi
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Mayank Yadav
Answer: Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH) won Emerging Player 2024 for all-round performances. Abhishek Sharma had breakout season but Nitish won official award. Verify as awards vary yearly.
Jyothi Yarraji won gold at Asian Athletics Championships 2023 in which event?
- 100m Hurdles
- 400m Hurdles
- Long Jump
- Shot Put
Answer: 100m Hurdles
Jyothi Yarraji won 100m hurdles gold at Bangkok 2023 Asian Championships. National record holder. First Indian woman to win Asian Championships hurdle gold.
The Hockey World League was replaced by ______ in 2019.
- Champions Trophy
- FIH Pro League
- World Cup Qualifiers
- Continental Cup
Answer: FIH Pro League
FIH discontinued Hockey World League after 2017 edition, launching FIH Pro League in 2019. Annual home-and-away league featuring top 9 men's/women's teams.