J.K. Rowling is the author of the 'Harry Potter' series.
- True
- False
Answer: True
J.K. Rowling wrote the seven-volume fantasy series 'Harry Potter', which became a global phenomenon.
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Leo Tolstoy wrote the novel 'War and Peace'.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Leo Tolstoy, the Russian writer, authored 'War and Peace', widely regarded as one of the greatest novels ever written.
Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his collection of poems 'Gitanjali'. He was the first non-European to receive this honor.
True or False: In badminton, the shuttle must be struck below 1.15 meters from floor during service.
- True
- False
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.
True or False: Accumulated yellow cards across different matches can trigger suspension in tournaments.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Most tournaments suspend players after 2 accumulated yellows in separate matches. Reset after quarterfinals typically. Distinct from single-match double yellow = red.
True or False: During penalty stroke in hockey, attacker has unlimited time to take the stroke.
- True
- False
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.
True or False: The Paralympic motto is 'Spirit in Motion'.
- True
- False
Answer: True
'Spirit in Motion' adopted as Paralympic motto in 2004. Replaced 'Mind, Body, Spirit'. Reflects athletes' determination and movement. Distinct from Olympic motto.
True or False: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu uses colored belt ranking system from white to black.
- True
- False
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.
True or False: Badminton service line for doubles is shorter than for singles.
- True
- False
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.
True or False: Russia competed under its own flag at Paris 2024 Olympics.
- True
- False
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.
True or False: FIH mandates minimum stick length for senior field hockey.
- True
- False
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.
True or False: Rafael Nadal has won more French Open titles than any other player in history.
- True
- False
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).
True or False: Lacrosse will return to Olympics at LA 2028 after last appearing in 1908.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Lacrosse (Sixes format) approved for LA 2028. Last played at London 1908 as medal sport. Indigenous North American sport gains global platform.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
True or False: Rapid chess gives each player 10-60 minutes total.
- True
- False
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.
True or False: Sapporo will host the 2030 Winter Olympics.
- True
- False
Answer: False
As of 2024, 2030 Winter Olympics host not yet confirmed. Sapporo bid faced challenges. French Alps likely preferred candidate. Decision expected late 2024.