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Answer: True
According to the PM's Mann Ki Baat address, the Men's 100-metre national record was indeed broken three times within just two days by Gurinder Veer Singh and Animesh Kujur.
Answer: False
India won the bronze medal in men's field hockey at Paris Olympics 2024, defeating Spain. The gold was won by the Netherlands.
Answer: False
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was jointly hosted by Pakistan and UAE, with India's matches played in Dubai/UAE due to India-Pakistan political tensions.
Answer: False
India won 6 medals at Paris Olympics 2024 (1 silver, 5 bronze) but no gold medals. Neeraj Chopra won silver in javelin throw.
Answer: True
BWF fixed height service law (1.15m) implemented in 2018. Replaced vague 'below waist' rule. Measured at moment of racket-shuttle contact. Enforced by judges.
Answer: True
Most tournaments suspend players after 2 accumulated yellows in separate matches. Reset after quarterfinals typically. Distinct from single-match double yellow = red.
Answer: False
Attacker must take stroke promptly after umpire's whistle. Undue delay results in free hit to defense. Prevents time-wasting and psychological games.
Answer: True
'Spirit in Motion' adopted as Paralympic motto in 2004. Replaced 'Mind, Body, Spirit'. Reflects athletes' determination and movement. Distinct from Olympic motto.
Answer: True
BJJ uses belt system: White → Blue → Purple → Brown → Black (then coral/red). Distinct from Olympic wrestling which uses weight classes only. Martial arts vs sport distinction.
Answer: True
Doubles service court is shorter (back boundary at inner back line) but wider. Singles uses full length but narrower width. Different tactical implications.
Answer: False
Russian athletes competed as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) at Paris 2024 due to invasion of Ukraine. No flag, anthem, or team designation permitted.
Answer: False
FIH specifies MAXIMUM length (105cm) but no minimum. Players choose shorter sticks for dribbling/control or longer for reach/power based on preference.
Answer: True
Rafael Nadal won 14 French Open titles (2005-2022), most at any single Grand Slam. Called 'King of Clay'. Second-most overall GS titles (22) behind Djokovic (24).
Answer: True
Lacrosse (Sixes format) approved for LA 2028. Last played at London 1908 as medal sport. Indigenous North American sport gains global platform.
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.
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.
Answer: False
Goalkeepers must remove helmet/pads to play outside circle as field player. Cannot retain full protective equipment beyond striking circle. Safety rule.
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.
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.
Answer: True
FIDE defines Rapid as 10-60 minutes per player. Blitz is 3-10 min; Bullet <3 min; Classical >60 min. Each category has separate ratings/championships.