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Liston Colaco plays as a ______ for Indian national team.
- Goalkeeper
- Defender
- Midfielder/Winger
- Striker
Answer: Midfielder/Winger
Liston Colaco is attacking midfielder/winger known for pace and dribbling. Plays for Mohun Bagan SG in ISL. Key figure in Indian football's new generation.
True or False: Flag football will make its Olympic debut at LA 2028.
- True
- False
Answer: True
IOC approved flag football for LA 2028 alongside cricket, lacrosse, squash, baseball/softball. Non-contact variant promotes American football globally.
Who was the first Indian woman swimmer to qualify for Olympics via 'A' standard?
- Maana Patel
- Srihari Nataraj
- Dhinidhi Desinghu
- None achieved A standard yet
Answer: None achieved A standard yet
As of 2024, no Indian woman swimmer has qualified via Olympic 'A' cut. Srihari Nataraj (male) achieved A standard for Tokyo 2020. Women have qualified via universality/B cuts.
Who won Most Valuable Player award in Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 (2024)?
- Pardeep Narwal
- Aslam Thambi
- Mohammadreza Shadloui
- Arjun Deshwal
Answer: Mohammadreza Shadloui
Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui won MVP in PKL Season 10 playing for Patna Pirates. Known for exceptional raiding and defending versatility.
The Pataudi Trophy Test series is contested between India and ______.
- Australia
- South Africa
- England
- New Zealand
Answer: England
Pataudi Trophy honors Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi who played for both England and India. Awarded for India-England Test series in India since 2007.
True or False: Praggnanandhaa R defeated Magnus Carlsen in classical time control for the first time in 2024.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Praggnanandhaa first beat Carlsen in RAPID (not classical) at Tata Steel India 2022. His first CLASSICAL win over Carlsen came at Tata Steel Masters 2024 in Wijk aan Zee.
Who captained India at Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2022?
- Manpreet Singh
- Harmanpreet Singh
- Amit Rohidas
- PR Sreejesh
Answer: Harmanpreet Singh
Harmanpreet Singh captained India to Asia Cup 2022 title in Jakarta. Drag-flicker and defender, he succeeded Manpreet as regular captain post-Tokyo 2020.
What is the maximum number of players allowed on bench in FIFA World Cup matches?
- 7
- 9
- 12
- 15
Answer: 15
FIFA allows up to 15 substitutes on bench in World Cup since Qatar 2022. Teams can use 5 substitutions in 3 stoppages plus halftime. Increased from previous limits.
Murali Sreeshankar won silver at Commonwealth Games 2022 in ______ event.
- Triple Jump
- Long Jump
- High Jump
- Pole Vault
Answer: Long Jump
Murali Sreeshankar won long jump silver at Birmingham 2022 CWG with 8.08m. First Indian man to win CWG long jump medal. National record holder.
True or False: India hosted the ICC Women's ODI World Cup in 2013.
- True
- False
Answer: True
India hosted 2013 Women's ODI World Cup across Mumbai, Cuttack, and Baroda. Australia won defeating West Indies in final. India exited in Super Six stage.
The term 'Knockout' is primarily associated with which sport?
- Wrestling
- Boxing
- Judo
- Karate
Answer: Boxing
Knockout (KO) occurs when boxer cannot rise before referee counts to ten. Technical knockout (TKO) is when referee stops fight due to inability to defend safely.
Rohan Bopanna became oldest ATP doubles world No. 1 at what age in 2024?
- 40 years
- 42 years
- 43 years
- 45 years
Answer: 43 years
Rohan Bopanna reached ATP doubles No. 1 in February 2024 at age 43, oldest ever. Won Australian Open 2024 mixed doubles title same year.
Reetika Hooda competes in ______ kg freestyle wrestling category.
- 68
- 72
- 76
- 81
Answer: 76
Reetika Hooda competes in 76kg freestyle. Won bronze at 2023 Asian Championships and emerged as key Olympic prospect in heavyweight category.
True or False: In T20 Internationals, a Super Over is used to decide tied knockout matches.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Super Over (one over per side) decides tied T20I knockout matches. If Super Over also ties, boundary countback or subsequent Super Overs determine winner.
India won gold in women's hockey at Asian Games for the first time in which year?
- 1982
- 1998
- 2002
- Never won gold
Answer: Never won gold
Indian women's hockey team has never won Asian Games gold. Best finish is silver (2018, 2023). Men's team has won 4 golds. Important distinction for exams.
Which Indian shuttler won gold at Commonwealth Games 2022 in women's singles?
- PV Sindhu
- Saina Nehwal
- Aakarshi Kashyap
- Ashmita Chaliha
Answer: PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu defeated Michelle Li (Canada) to win CWG 2022 women's singles gold. She had previously won silver (2018) and bronze (2014) at CWG.
The Stafford Cup is associated with ______ in India.
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
- Basketball
Answer: Football
Stafford Cup is a football tournament held in Hyderabad, Telangana. Named after British officer, it is one of several historic regional football competitions in India.
True or False: India won its first individual Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Abhinav Bindra won gold in Men's 10m Air Rifle at Beijing 2008, becoming India's first individual Olympic gold medalist. Prior golds were all in team hockey.
Who holds the record for most wickets in a single calendar year in Test cricket?
- Shane Warne
- Anil Kumble
- Harbhajan Singh
- Pat Cummins
Answer: Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble took 96 Test wickets in 1996, the highest by any bowler in a single calendar year. He achieved this feat in just 18 matches.
Which Indian footballer became first to score 50 international goals?
- Baichung Bhutia
- Sunil Chhetri
- IM Vijayan
- Jeje Lalpekhlua
Answer: Sunil Chhetri
Sunil Chhetri reached 50 international goals in 2015, eventually surpassing 90. India's all-time top scorer and most capped player. Active until 2024 retirement.