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Mission Olympic Cell functions under ______ scheme for elite athlete support.
- Khelo India
- TOPS
- SAI Training
- FIT India
Answer: TOPS
Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) operates under Target Olympic Podium Scheme. Reviews athlete progress monthly and approves funding/training decisions for medal prospects.
The marathon distance of 42.195 km commemorates the legendary run from Marathon to ______.
- Sparta
- Athens
- Corinth
- Thebes
Answer: Athens
Legend says Pheidippides ran ~40km from Marathon battlefield to Athens announcing Greek victory over Persians in 490 BC before collapsing. Distance standardized in 1921.
UCI stands for Union Cycliste ______.
- Internationale
- International
- Intercontinental
- Indoor
Answer: Internationale
Union Cycliste Internationale governs cycling sports worldwide. Headquartered in Aigle, Switzerland. Oversees road, track, mountain bike, BMX disciplines.
The Subroto Cup is associated with ______ in India.
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
- Basketball
Answer: Football
Subroto Cup is international school football tournament held annually in Delhi since 1960. Named after Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee. Promotes youth football.
Swapna Barman won gold at Asian Games 2018 in ______ event.
- Heptathlon
- Pentathlon
- Decathlon
- Long Jump
Answer: Heptathlon
Swapna Barman won heptathlon gold at Jakarta 2018 Asian Games, first Indian woman to do so. Overcame jaw injury and tooth pain during competition.
The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar recognizes contributions by ______ to sports development.
- Individual Athletes
- Organizations/Corporate Entities
- Coaches
- Journalists
Answer: Organizations/Corporate Entities
Instituted in 2009, this award honors corporate bodies, NGOs, and institutions promoting sports through CSR, infrastructure, or talent nurturing programs.
In field hockey, a green card results in ______ suspension.
- Warning only
- 2-minute
- 5-minute
- 10-minute
Answer: 2-minute
Green card = 2-minute temporary suspension. Yellow card = minimum 5 minutes. Red card = permanent sending off. Card system introduced for discipline.
Ravi Kumar Dahiya competes in ______ kg freestyle wrestling category.
- 57
- 61
- 65
- 70
Answer: 57
Ravi Kumar Dahiya competes in 57kg freestyle. Won silver at Tokyo 2020 and gold at CWG 2022. Known for aggressive leg attacks and endurance.
WBF stands for World ______ Federation.
- Boxing
- Badminton
- Billiards
- Basketball
Answer: Boxing
Note: Multiple federations exist. WBF = World Boxing Federation. BWF = Badminton World Federation. FIBA = Basketball. Context matters in exam questions.
PV Sindhu won bronze at Tokyo 2020 Olympics defeating ______ in bronze medal match.
- Tai Tzu-ying
- Chen Yufei
- He Bingjiao
- Nozomi Okuhara
Answer: He Bingjiao
Sindhu beat China's He Bingjiao 21-13, 21-15 to win bronze at Tokyo 2020. Became first Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals (silver 2016, bronze 2020).
Jeje Lalpekhlua plays as a ______ for Indian national team.
- Goalkeeper
- Defender
- Midfielder
- Forward
Answer: Forward
Jeje Lalpekhlua is a striker who scored crucial goals for India including SAFF Championship winners. Played for Chennaiyin FC and Mohun Bagan in ISL/I-League.
The Freedom Trophy Test series is contested between India and ______.
- England
- Australia
- South Africa
- New Zealand
Answer: South Africa
Freedom Trophy honors Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. Instituted in 2015 for India-South Africa Test series. Replaced earlier unofficial bilateral trophy.
Tejaswin Shankar won bronze at Commonwealth Games 2022 in ______ event.
- Long Jump
- High Jump
- Triple Jump
- Pole Vault
Answer: High Jump
Tejaswin Shankar won bronze in high jump at Birmingham 2022 CWG with 2.22m clearance. Also competed in NCAA athletics while studying in USA.
Nisha Dahiya competes in ______ kg freestyle wrestling category.
- 57
- 62
- 68
- 76
Answer: 68
Nisha Dahiya competes in 68kg freestyle. Won silver at 2023 Asian Championships and bronze at Commonwealth Games 2022. Key Olympic prospect.
The IFA Shield is associated with football and is organized by the ______ Football Association.
- Indian
- International
- Indonesian
- Irish
Answer: Indian
Actually, IFA stands for Indian Football Association (West Bengal state body), not All India. Started in 1893, it is one of Asia's oldest football tournaments.
IOA stands for Indian Olympic ______.
- Association
- Authority
- Academy
- Agency
Answer: Association
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) founded in 1927, recognized by IOC. Selects Indian contingents for Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games.
Heptathlon consists of ______ events for women.
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Answer: 7
Women's heptathlon: 100m hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200m (Day 1); long jump, javelin, 800m (Day 2). Men compete in decathlon (10 events).
'Ace Against Odds' is the autobiography of ______.
- Leander Paes
- Sania Mirza
- Mahesh Bhupathi
- Rohan Bopanna
Answer: Sania Mirza
Published in 2016, 'Ace Against Odds' chronicles Sania Mirza's journey to becoming world No. 1 in doubles and overcoming controversies/injuries.
The Federation Cup was renamed as ______ in 2017.
- Super Cup
- Hero Super Cup
- AIFF Cup
- National Cup
Answer: Super Cup
Federation Cup rebranded as Super Cup in 2018 (not 2017) merging with I-League teams. Later restructured again. Confusion common in exams.
The Champions Trophy hockey tournament was discontinued after ______ edition.
- 2016
- 2018
- 2020
- 2022
Answer: 2018
FIH discontinued Champions Trophy after 2018 Breda edition, replaced by FIH Pro League. Australia won final edition. India won it once in 1980.