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Jeje Lalpekhlua plays as a ______ for Indian national team.
- Goalkeeper
- Defender
- Midfielder
- Forward
Answer: Forward
Jeje Lalpekhlua is a striker who scored crucial goals for India including SAFF Championship winners. Played for Chennaiyin FC and Mohun Bagan in ISL/I-League.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tejaswin Shankar won bronze at Commonwealth Games 2022 in ______ event.
- Long Jump
- High Jump
- Triple Jump
- Pole Vault
Answer: High Jump
Tejaswin Shankar won bronze in high jump at Birmingham 2022 CWG with 2.22m clearance. Also competed in NCAA athletics while studying in USA.
True or False: India won the ICC Women's ODI World Cup in 2017.
- True
- False
Answer: False
India reached 2017 Women's ODI World Cup final but lost to England by 9 runs at Lord's. Mithali Raj captained; Harmanpreet Kaur scored famous 171* in semifinal.
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.
Nisha Dahiya competes in ______ kg freestyle wrestling category.
- 57
- 62
- 68
- 76
Answer: 68
Nisha Dahiya competes in 68kg freestyle. Won silver at 2023 Asian Championships and bronze at Commonwealth Games 2022. Key Olympic prospect.
True or False: In T20 Internationals, a bowler can bowl consecutive overs without restriction.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Unlike ODIs where same bowler cannot bowl consecutive overs, T20I rules allow bowlers to bowl back-to-back overs. Only limit is max 4 overs per bowler.
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.
The IFA Shield is associated with football and is organized by the ______ Football Association.
- Indian
- International
- Indonesian
- Irish
Answer: Indian
Actually, IFA stands for Indian Football Association (West Bengal state body), not All India. Started in 1893, it is one of Asia's oldest football tournaments.
True or False: India won its first Olympic medal as an independent nation in 1948.
- True
- False
Answer: True
India won gold in men's hockey at London 1948 Olympics, defeating Great Britain 4-0. This was independent India's first Olympic participation and medal.
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.