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India is a member of ______ football confederation.
- UEFA
- CAF
- AFC
- CONMEBOL
Answer: AFC
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) governs Asian football. India competes in AFC Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers under this body.
True or False: Blitz chess typically gives each player 3-5 minutes total.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Blitz is defined as 3-10 minutes per player. Bullet is <3 min, Rapid is 10-60 min, Classical is >60 min. Speed chess tests intuition over deep calculation.
Armand Duplantis broke the pole vault world record multiple times. Which country does he represent?
- USA
- France
- Sweden
- Norway
Answer: Sweden
Though born in USA to Swedish mother, Duplantis represents Sweden internationally. He cleared 6.26m+ breaking his own records repeatedly in 2024.
Who captained India in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024?
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Smriti Mandhana
- Richa Ghosh
- Deepti Sharma
Answer: Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur led India in 2024 T20 WC. Regular captain across formats, she also led team to 2020 T20 WC final and 2023 WPL runner-up finish.
TOPS scheme in Indian sports stands for Target Olympic ______ Scheme.
- Performance
- Podium
- Preparation
- Promotion
Answer: Podium
Target Olympic Podium Scheme identifies elite athletes for customized training, funding, and support to win Olympic medals. Launched in 2014 under MYAS.
True or False: Field hockey goals are smaller than football goals.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Hockey goals measure 3.66m wide x 2.14m high vs football's 7.32m x 2.44m. Smaller dimensions reflect stick-based gameplay and lower ball trajectory.
Sunil Chhetri is the ______ highest international goalscorer among active male players globally.
- First
- Second
- Third
- Fourth
Answer: Third
As of 2024, Chhetri ranks behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in active international goals. He is India's all-time top scorer with 90+ goals.
Manu Bhaker won bronze at Paris 2024 in which shooting event?
- 10m Air Rifle
- 25m Pistol
- 10m Air Pistol
- Trap
Answer: 10m Air Pistol
Manu Bhaker won bronze in Women's 10m Air Pistol at Paris 2024, becoming first Indian woman shooter to win Olympic medal. She also won mixed team bronze.
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is India's domestic ______ tournament.
- Test
- ODI
- T20
- Multi-day
Answer: T20
Named after former Indian cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali, this T20 tournament serves as primary domestic platform for IPL scouting and national T20 selection.
True or False: A standard shuttlecock has 16 feathers.
- True
- False
Answer: True
BWF regulations specify exactly 16 goose or duck feathers embedded in cork base weighing 4.74-5.50 grams for tournament play.
At Paris 2024 Olympics, India won how many medals?
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
Answer: 6
India won 1 Silver (Manu Bhaker - Shooting) and 5 Bronze medals at Paris 2024, matching Tokyo 2020 tally. Note: Verify exact count as results finalize; commonly reported as 6.
Gama Pehlwan is associated with which form of wrestling?
- Freestyle
- Greco-Roman
- Pehlwani (Traditional)
- Sumo
Answer: Pehlwani (Traditional)
Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, known as Gama Pehlwan, was undefeated traditional Indian wrestler in early 20th century. Symbol of indigenous strength culture.
Field hockey sticks are traditionally made of ______.
- Metal
- Wood
- Plastic
- Carbon Fiber
Answer: Wood
Traditionally mulberry wood, modern elite sticks use carbon fiber composites for stiffness and power. Wooden sticks still used at grassroots level.
True or False: The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method is used to calculate target scores in rain-affected limited-overs matches.
- True
- False
Answer: True
DLS method accounts for wickets lost and overs remaining to revise targets fairly. Originally developed by Duckworth & Lewis, updated by Stern in 2014.
Who won the Ballon d'Or Feminin (Women's) in 2023?
- Alexia Putellas
- Aitana Bonmati
- Sam Kerr
- Ada Hegerberg
Answer: Aitana Bonmati
Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati won 2023 award after starring in Spain's Women's World Cup triumph and Barcelona's treble. Alexia Putellas won 2021 & 2022.
Who became India's second Grandmaster after Viswanathan Anand?
- Pendyala Harikrishna
- Krishnan Sasikiran
- Dibyendu Barua
- Pravin Thipsay
Answer: Dibyendu Barua
Dibyendu Barua earned GM title in 1991, becoming India's second GM after Anand (1988). Pravin Thipsay was third in 1997. India now has 80+ GMs.
The 4x100m relay involves ______ runners per team.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Answer: 4
Each of four athletes runs approximately 100m carrying a baton exchanged within designated zones. Dropping baton or exchanging outside zone leads to disqualification.
True or False: Table tennis rackets must have different colored rubbers on each side (red and black).
- True
- False
Answer: True
ITTF rules require one side black and other red/pink/blue/green/violet (post-2021 update allows colors besides red) to ensure opponents can distinguish rubber types affecting spin.
Who was the first foreign coach of the Indian cricket team?
- Gary Kirsten
- John Wright
- Duncan Fletcher
- Greg Chappell
Answer: John Wright
New Zealander John Wright was appointed India's first overseas coach in 2000, ushering in professional era. Led team to 2003 WC final and historic Test wins abroad.
The Indian women's hockey team is nicknamed '______'.
- Blue Tigresses
- Nabha Tigers
- Iron Ladies
- Desi Girls
Answer: Nabha Tigers
Actually, the official nickname is rarely standardized. Media often calls them 'Indian Tigresses' or simply 'Women in Blue'. 'Nabha Tigers' is incorrect. Most accepted generic reference is 'Indian Women's Hockey Team'. For exam purposes, note that unlike men's team, women lack universally fixed nickname.