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Leslie Claudius won how many Olympic medals in hockey?
- 2 Gold, 1 Silver
- 3 Gold, 1 Silver
- 4 Gold
- 3 Gold
Answer: 3 Gold, 1 Silver
Leslie Claudius won gold in 1948, 1952, 1956 and silver in 1960. Most decorated Indian Olympian jointly with Udham Singh (same medal tally).
Which country hosted the first FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991?
- USA
- Sweden
- China
- Canada
Answer: China
China hosted inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991. USA won defeating Norway 2-1 in Guangzhou final. Tournament expanded from 12 to 32 teams by 2023.
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.
In field hockey, a green card results in ______ suspension.
- Warning only
- 2-minute
- 5-minute
- 10-minute
Answer: 2-minute
Green card = 2-minute temporary suspension. Yellow card = minimum 5 minutes. Red card = permanent sending off. Card system introduced for discipline.
True or False: Milan-Cortina will host the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy awarded 2026 Winter Games. Third Italian Winter Olympics after Cortina 1956 and Turin 2006. Events spread across multiple venues.
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.
Ravi Kumar Dahiya competes in ______ kg freestyle wrestling category.
- 57
- 61
- 65
- 70
Answer: 57
Ravi Kumar Dahiya competes in 57kg freestyle. Won silver at Tokyo 2020 and gold at CWG 2022. Known for aggressive leg attacks and endurance.
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.
True or False: VAR can review yellow card decisions in football.
- True
- False
Answer: False
VAR only reviews red cards (not second yellows), goals, penalties, and mistaken identity. First yellow cards are NOT reviewable unless potential red card offense.
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.
PV Sindhu won bronze at Tokyo 2020 Olympics defeating ______ in bronze medal match.
- Tai Tzu-ying
- Chen Yufei
- He Bingjiao
- Nozomi Okuhara
Answer: He Bingjiao
Sindhu beat China's He Bingjiao 21-13, 21-15 to win bronze at Tokyo 2020. Became first Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals (silver 2016, bronze 2020).
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.
True or False: Karate was included in Paris 2024 Olympics program.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Karate debuted at Tokyo 2020 but was excluded from Paris 2024. IOC allows host cities flexibility; Paris chose breaking instead. Demonstrates non-permanent status.
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.
The Freedom Trophy Test series is contested between India and ______.
- England
- Australia
- South Africa
- New Zealand
Answer: South Africa
Freedom Trophy honors Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. Instituted in 2015 for India-South Africa Test series. Replaced earlier unofficial bilateral trophy.
True or False: Gukesh D became the youngest Candidates Tournament winner in history in 2024.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Gukesh won FIDE Candidates 2024 at age 17 years 10 months, becoming youngest ever. Earned right to challenge Ding Liren for World Championship.