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The Dhyan Chand Award is given for lifetime achievement in ______.
- Coaching
- Sports Performance
- Sports Journalism
- Administration
Answer: Sports Performance
Instituted in 2002, the Dhyan Chand Award honors athletes for lifetime contribution to sports even after retirement. Distinct from Khel Ratna (active performance) and Dronacharya (coaching).
True or False: The Olympic flame is lit using sunlight reflected off a parabolic mirror in Olympia, Greece.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The ceremonial lighting uses sun rays focused by a parabolic mirror at the ancient Temple of Hera in Olympia, maintaining tradition since 1936 Berlin Games.
How many players are on court for each team in standard Kabaddi?
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 9
Answer: 7
Standard Kabaddi features 7 raiders/defenders per side on a 13m x 10m mat. Beach kabaddi has 4 players, while circle style varies regionally.
Who won India's first-ever shooting medal at the Olympics?
- Abhinav Bindra
- Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- Vijay Kumar
- Gagan Narang
Answer: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won silver in Men's Double Trap at Athens 2004, becoming India's first Olympic medalist in shooting. Abhinav Bindra won gold later in 2008.
______ captained India to victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Kapil Dev
- Mohinder Amarnath
- Ravi Shastri
Answer: Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev led India to their first-ever Cricket World Cup title in 1983, defeating West Indies in the final at Lord's. This victory transformed cricket in India.
True or False: In table tennis, a set is won by reaching 21 points.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Since September 2001, ITTF changed scoring from 21-point games to 11-point games to make matches faster and more TV-friendly. Matches are best-of-5 or best-of-7 games.
Which city hosted the inaugural Asian Games in 1951?
- Tokyo
- New Delhi
- Manila
- Jakarta
Answer: New Delhi
The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi in March 1951 with 11 participating nations. India also hosted the 1982 edition in Delhi.
In Greco-Roman wrestling, which part of the body is prohibited from being attacked below the waist?
- Arms
- Legs
- Head
- Torso
Answer: Legs
Greco-Roman wrestling forbids holds below the waist and use of legs for offense/defense, unlike Freestyle where leg attacks are fundamental.
The I-League was previously known as the ______ before rebranding in 2007.
- National Football League
- Indian Football League
- Premier Football League
- Federation Cup
Answer: National Football League
Founded in 1996 as the National Football League (NFL), it was rebranded as I-League in 2007 to improve professionalism and marketing.
True or False: Afghanistan became a Full Member of the ICC in 2017 alongside Ireland.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Both Afghanistan and Ireland were granted Full Member status (Test status) in June 2017, bringing the total number of Test-playing nations to 12.
The term 'Checkmate' is associated with which sport?
- Chess
- Carrom
- Ludo
- Bridge
Answer: Chess
Checkmate signifies the end of a chess game where the king is under attack and cannot escape capture. Derived from Persian 'Shah Mat' meaning 'the King is helpless'.
Karnam Malleswari was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. Which sport did she represent?
- Wrestling
- Boxing
- Weightlifting
- Shooting
Answer: Weightlifting
Karnam Malleswari won bronze in the 69kg category at Sydney 2000 Olympics, breaking the gender barrier for Indian women in Olympic medal tally.
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is associated with ______ cricket in India.
- Test
- T20
- List-A (One-Day)
- Women's
Answer: List-A (One-Day)
Named after legendary cricketer Vijay Hazare, this trophy is India's premier domestic List-A (50-over) competition, serving as a feeder for ODI national selection.
True or False: The Thomas Cup is awarded to the winner of the World Women's Team Badminton Championship.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Thomas Cup is for men's team championship. The Uber Cup is the equivalent women's team event. India won the Thomas Cup for the first time in 2022.
In which year did the Indian men's hockey team win their last Olympic gold medal?
- 1964
- 1972
- 1980
- 1984
Answer: 1980
India won their 8th and most recent Olympic gold in hockey at Moscow 1980, defeating Spain 4-3 in the final. They won bronze at Tokyo 2020 after a 41-year medal drought.
P.T. Usha is popularly known as the '______ of Indian Athletics'.
- Queen
- Payyoli Express
- Golden Girl
- Flying Sikh
Answer: Payyoli Express
Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha earned the nickname 'Payyoli Express' after her hometown Payyoli in Kerala. She narrowly missed an Olympic bronze in 1984 by 1/100th of a second.
The Australian Open tennis tournament is played on ______ courts.
- Clay
- Grass
- Hard
- Carpet
Answer: Hard
The Australian Open uses Plexicushion hard courts. It is the first Grand Slam of the calendar year, held annually in Melbourne.
True or False: A football team can make unlimited substitutions during a standard FIFA match.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Standard FIFA matches allow a maximum of 5 substitutions per team (increased from 3 post-pandemic), made in up to three stoppages to prevent time-wasting.
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket?
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Brian Lara
- Virender Sehwag
- Don Bradman
Answer: Brian Lara
Brian Lara scored 400 not out against England at Antigua in 2004, reclaiming the record from Matthew Hayden (380). This remains the highest individual Test score.
IOC stands for International ______ Committee.
- Olympic
- Official
- Organizing
- Overseas
Answer: Olympic
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin, is the supreme authority of the Olympic Movement headquartered in Lausanne.