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True or False: MS Dhoni is the only captain to win all three major ICC trophies (ODI WC, T20 WC, Champions Trophy).
- True
- False
Answer: True
MS Dhoni won T20 WC (2007), ODI WC (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013), making him the only captain to win all three ICC limited-overs titles.
Which apparatus is NOT used in women's artistic gymnastics?
- Vault
- Uneven Bars
- Pommel Horse
- Balance Beam
Answer: Pommel Horse
Women compete on Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise. Pommel Horse, Rings, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar are men-only apparatus.
India's famous 2007 T20 World Cup final victory was against which team?
- Australia
- Pakistan
- South Africa
- New Zealand
Answer: Pakistan
India defeated Pakistan by 5 runs in the inaugural T20 World Cup final in Johannesburg, sparking the T20 revolution in Indian cricket.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports falls under the Government of ______.
- India
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
Answer: India
This ministry oversees sports development, Khelo India, National Sports Federations, and awards in India. Relevant for polity-based sports questions.
True or False: In modern badminton, matches are played as best-of-five games.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Modern badminton matches are best-of-three games, each to 21 points with rally scoring. Best-of-five was never standard.
What does the DRS system in cricket stand for?
- Direct Review System
- Decision Review System
- Digital Replay System
- Dispute Resolution System
Answer: Decision Review System
DRS allows teams to challenge on-field umpire decisions using technology like Hawk-Eye, UltraEdge, and ball-tracking. Introduced in Tests in 2008.
In Olympic archery, what is the diameter of the innermost gold ring (10-ring)?
- 8 cm
- 10 cm
- 12.2 cm
- 15 cm
Answer: 12.2 cm
The entire target face is 122 cm in diameter, with the 10-ring being 12.2 cm. The X-ring (inner 10) is 6.1 cm used for tiebreakers.
As of 2023, ______ has won the most Ballon d'Or awards in history.
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Lionel Messi
- Michel Platini
- Johan Cruyff
Answer: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi won his 8th Ballon d'Or in 2023, extending his record. Cristiano Ronaldo has 5 awards.
True or False: The ancient Olympic Games were held in honor of Zeus.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Ancient Olympics were religious festivals dedicated to Zeus, held at Olympia in Greece from 776 BC until abolished in 393 AD by Emperor Theodosius I.
Which team won the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) in 2023?
- Mumbai Indians
- Delhi Capitals
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Gujarat Giants
Answer: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, won the first WPL title in March 2023 by defeating Delhi Capitals in the final.
In volleyball, what is the term for a defensive specialist who wears a different colored jersey?
- Setter
- Libero
- Spiker
- Blocker
Answer: Libero
The Libero is a back-row defensive specialist with unlimited substitutions and cannot attack above net height. Introduced internationally in 1998.
'Playing It My Way' is the autobiography of ______.
- Virat Kohli
- MS Dhoni
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Kapil Dev
Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Published in 2014, 'Playing It My Way' is Sachin Tendulkar's official autobiography co-authored by Boria Majumdar.
True or False: The French Open is played on hard courts.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The French Open (Roland Garros) is played on clay courts. Australian Open and US Open use hard courts; Wimbledon uses grass.
When did India last win the Hockey World Cup?
- 1975
- 1982
- 1998
- 2002
Answer: 1975
India won their only Hockey World Cup in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur, defeating Pakistan in the final. They have been runners-up in 1973 and 1978.
Who holds the Indian national record in men's 100m sprint?
- Milkha Singh
- Anil Kumar Prakash
- Gurindervir Singh
- Muhammed Anas
Answer: Gurindervir Singh
Gurindervir Singh set the national record of 10.23 seconds in 2023. Milkha Singh's legacy is historical, but modern records have been updated.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was formed in ______.
- 1926
- 1928
- 1932
- 1947
Answer: 1928
BCCI was established in December 1928 and registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act. India played its first Test in 1932.
True or False: Rugby football is named after Rugby School in England.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The sport derives its name from Rugby School in Warwickshire, England, where William Webb Ellis allegedly picked up the ball during a football game in 1823.
Who was the first Indian swimmer to qualify for the Olympics?
- Pradeep Kumar
- Virdhawal Khade
- Sajan Prakash
- Srihari Nataraj
Answer: Pradeep Kumar
Pradeep Kumar was among early Indian swimmers at Olympics, but Virdhawal Khade (2008) and later Sajan Prakash (2016, 2020) achieved qualifying standards more notably. Context varies; historically, Shamsher Khan (1956) was among first.
Which club won the inaugural Indian Super League (ISL) title in 2014?
- Chennaiyin FC
- ATK
- FC Goa
- Bengaluru FC
Answer: ATK
ATK (Atlético de Kolkata) won the first ISL season in 2014. They are also the most successful ISL franchise with 3 titles before merging with Mohun Bagan.
The Olympic flag features ______ interlocking rings.
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
Answer: 5
The five rings represent the five inhabited continents (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania). Designed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913.