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The Merdeka Cup is associated with ______.
- India
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Thailand
Answer: Malaysia
Merdeka Tournament is an invitational football competition held in Malaysia since 1957 to celebrate independence ('Merdeka'). India won it in 1959 and 1964.
True or False: Breaking (breakdancing) made its Olympic debut at Paris 2024.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Breaking debuted at Paris 2024 as part of IOC's push for urban/youth sports. However, it was excluded from LA 2028 program, showing experimental nature.
India won their first Test series in Australia in which year?
- 1977-78
- 1980-81
- 2003-04
- 2018-19
Answer: 2018-19
Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, India won 2-1 in 2018-19, ending 71 years of trying. They retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2020-21 despite injuries.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won gold at Asian Games 2023 in which event?
- Men's Singles
- Men's Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
- Team Event
Answer: Men's Doubles
Satwik-Chirag won India's first-ever Asian Games gold in men's doubles badminton at Hangzhou 2023, defeating Malaysian pair in final.
The Arjuna Award was instituted in the year ______.
- 1957
- 1961
- 1965
- 1970
Answer: 1961
Arjuna Awards were established in 1961 to recognize outstanding achievement in national sports. Recipients receive a bronze statue, certificate, and cash prize.
True or False: In traditional Indian wrestling (Pehlwani), the arena is called 'Akhara'.
- True
- False
Answer: True
An Akhara is both the training ground and organizational unit for traditional wrestlers. Soil is treated with oil, turmeric, and buttermilk for injury prevention.
Which team won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024?
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- New Zealand
Answer: New Zealand
New Zealand won their maiden Women's T20 World Cup in 2024, defeating South Africa in the final. Australia had won previous three editions (2018, 2020, 2023).
Mohun Bagan Super Giant merged with which ISL franchise in 2020?
- ATK
- FC Goa
- Chennaiyin FC
- NorthEast United
Answer: ATK
ATK Mohun Bagan FC was formed in 2020 merger, later rebranded as Mohun Bagan Super Giant in 2023. Historic club entered ISL through this partnership.
Los Angeles will host the Summer Olympics for the ______ time in 2028.
- Second
- Third
- Fourth
- First
Answer: Third
LA previously hosted in 1932 and 1984. The 2028 Games will make it the third American city to host thrice, joining London and Paris.
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.
Rahul Dravid is popularly known as 'The ______'.
- Master Blaster
- Wall
- God
- Captain Cool
Answer: Wall
Rahul Dravid earned 'The Wall' for his impregnable defensive technique and ability to bat for long periods. MS Dhoni is 'Captain Cool'; Sachin is 'Master Blaster'.
True or False: A player cannot be offside if they receive the ball directly from a throw-in.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Law 11 states no offside offense exists from throw-ins, goal kicks, or corner kicks. Only active play from open play or free kicks applies.
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.
True or False: A basketball hoop is mounted at a height of 10 feet above the floor.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Regulation basketball rims are exactly 10 feet (3.05 meters) high across all professional and collegiate levels worldwide.
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).