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India won SAFF U-19 Championship 2023 defeating which team in final?
- Nepal
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Maldives
Answer: Pakistan
India defeated Pakistan 3-0 in Kathmandu final to win SAFF U-19 Championship 2023. Demonstrated strength of youth development programs.
National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) facilities are established under ______ scheme.
- TOPS
- Khelo India
- SAI Infrastructure
- FIT India
Answer: Khelo India
Khelo India scheme funds NCOEs across states for elite training. Upgrades existing SAI centers and creates new world-class facilities for priority sports.
True or False: In badminton, change of ends occurs after each game and at 11 points in deciding game.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Players change ends after Game 1, Game 2 (if needed), and when leading player reaches 11 in deciding third game. Ensures fair court conditions.
Nitin Menon is an elite panel cricket umpire from which country?
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Bangladesh
Answer: India
Nitin Menon joined ICC Elite Panel in 2020, first Indian since Srinivas Venkataraghavan. Former MP cricketer. Stood in Ashes and World Cup matches.
Which team won FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 women's title?
- Netherlands
- Argentina
- India
- Belgium
Answer: Netherlands
Netherlands dominated 2023-24 Women's FIH Pro League. India finished mid-table. Netherlands consistently ranked world No. 1 in women's hockey.
Race walking events require athletes to maintain ______ contact with ground at all times.
- One foot
- Both feet
- No specific
- Toe
Answer: One foot
Race walking rule: One foot must appear in contact with ground at all times. Loss of contact results in red cards. Three reds = disqualification.
True or False: A player receiving ball directly from opponent's deliberate play cannot be offside.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Law 11: No offside if ball received directly from opponent's deliberate play (not deflection/save). Resets phase of play. Clarified in 2022 IFAB guidelines.
Shafali Verma scored double century in Test cricket against which team in 2024?
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- West Indies
Answer: South Africa
Shafali Verma scored 205 vs South Africa in Chennai Test (June-July 2024). Youngest woman to score Test double century at age 20. Explosive opening batter.
Sangita Phogat won bronze at Asian Wrestling Championships 2023 in which weight category?
- 53 kg
- 55 kg
- 57 kg
- 59 kg
Answer: 55 kg
Sangita Phogat won 55kg bronze at Astana 2023 Asian Championships. Cousin of Geeta/Babita Phogat. Part of renowned wrestling family from Haryana.
IAAF was renamed as World ______ in 2019.
- Athletics
- Amateur Athletics
- Aquatics
- Archery
Answer: Athletics
IAAF rebranded as World Athletics in 2019 to modernize image. Governs track & field, road running, race walking, cross country, mountain running globally.
True or False: Field hockey goalkeepers can leave their circle and play as field players without removing protective gear.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Goalkeepers must remove helmet/pads to play outside circle as field player. Cannot retain full protective equipment beyond striking circle. Safety rule.
India won their first Test series in New Zealand in which year?
- 1967-68
- 1975-76
- 2008-09
- 2019-20
Answer: 2008-09
Under MS Dhoni, India won 1-0 in New Zealand in 2009. Gautam Gambhir scored double century; VVS Laxman crucial innings. First series win there in 41 years.
Which Indian city hosts the Odisha Masters badminton tournament?
- Bhubaneswar
- Cuttack
- Rourkela
- Puri
Answer: Cuttack
Odisha Masters (Super 100) held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Cuttack since 2022. Part of BWF World Tour promoting badminton in eastern India.
The Gold Cup is associated with football in ______ region.
- South Asia
- CONCACAF (North/Central America)
- Europe
- Africa
Answer: CONCACAF (North/Central America)
CONCACAF Gold Cup is premier North/Central American championship. Not related to Indian football. India participates in SAFF Championship and AFC Asian Cup.
True or False: Fourth-place finishers at Olympics receive bronze-colored commemorative medals.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Only top 3 receive medals (gold/silver/bronze). Places 4-8 receive diplomas only. No commemorative medals for non-podium finishers since modern era began.
Who holds the record for most fours in IPL history?
- Virat Kohli
- Shikhar Dhawan
- David Warner
- Rohit Sharma
Answer: Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan has hit 750+ fours in IPL, most by any player. Known as 'Gabbar' for consistent run-scoring. Over 6,700 IPL runs across franchises.
Who won gold at Commonwealth Games 2022 in women's 53kg freestyle wrestling?
- Vinesh Phogat
- Antim Panghal
- Anshu Malik
- Sakshi Malik
Answer: Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat won 53kg gold at Birmingham 2022 CWG. Third CWG gold after 2014 (48kg) and 2018 (50kg). Most successful Indian woman wrestler at CWG.
Priya Mohan won gold at Asian U20 Athletics Championships 2024 in ______ event.
- 100m
- 200m
- 400m
- 800m
Answer: 400m
Priya Mohan won 400m gold at Dubai 2024 Asian U20 Championships. Rising star in Indian sprint athletics. Part of strong youth pipeline.
True or False: In ODI cricket, batting powerplay was reintroduced in 2023.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Batting powerplay (overs 36-40) was abolished in 2015 and NOT reintroduced. Current ODI rules: mandatory PP (1-10), then discretionary field restrictions only.
Udham Singh won how many Olympic medals in hockey?
- 2 Gold, 1 Silver
- 3 Gold, 1 Silver
- 4 Gold
- 3 Gold
Answer: 3 Gold, 1 Silver
Udham Singh won gold in 1952, 1956, 1964 and silver in 1960. Jointly most decorated Indian Olympian with Leslie Claudius (same medal tally).