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PR Sreejesh plays which position in Indian hockey team?
- Forward
- Midfielder
- Defender
- Goalkeeper
Answer: Goalkeeper
PR Sreejesh is India's legendary goalkeeper who played key role in Tokyo 2020 bronze. Known for penalty stroke saves and leadership.
Eliud Kipchoge became the first person to run a marathon under 2 hours in an unofficial race in which city?
- Berlin
- London
- Vienna
- Tokyo
Answer: Vienna
Kipchoge ran 1:59:40 in Vienna's INEOS 1:59 Challenge in October 2019. Though not an official world record due to pacing aids, it broke the psychological barrier.
When a cricket umpire raises both arms straight above head, what does it signal?
- No Ball
- Wide Ball
- Six Runs
- Four Runs
Answer: Six Runs
Both arms raised vertically signals six runs. Four is signaled by waving one arm horizontally. No ball is indicated by extending one arm horizontally.
Devendra Jhajharia won gold medals at Paralympics in which event?
- Discus Throw
- Javelin Throw
- Shot Put
- Long Jump
Answer: Javelin Throw
Devendra Jhajharia won javelin gold at Athens 2004 and Rio 2016, plus silver at Tokyo 2020, making him India's most decorated Paralympian.
Who holds the record for most runs in IPL history?
- Chris Gayle
- Virat Kohli
- MS Dhoni
- David Warner
Answer: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is the all-time leading run-scorer in IPL with over 7,000 runs, all for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He also holds the single-season record (973 runs in 2016).
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
- Germany
- Italy
- Argentina
- Brazil
Answer: Brazil
Brazil has won 5 FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). Germany and Italy have 4 each; Argentina has 3 including 2022.
Ravi Kumar Dahiya won which medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- None
Answer: Silver
Ravi Kumar Dahiya won silver in Men's 57kg Freestyle Wrestling at Tokyo 2020, losing to ROC's Zavur Uguev in the final. Bajrang Punia won bronze in 65kg.
The All England Open Badminton Championships is considered one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments. Where is it held?
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Glasgow
Answer: Birmingham
Since 1994, the All England Open has been held at Arena Birmingham. First staged in 1899, it predates the BWF World Championships.
Milkha Singh is famously known as the '______'.
- Payyoli Express
- Flying Sikh
- Blade Runner
- Turbo Sardar
Answer: Flying Sikh
Milkha Singh earned 'Flying Sikh' after winning gold at 1958 Cardiff Commonwealth Games. Pakistan's Ayub Khan reportedly bestowed the title after his Lahore victory.
The Aga Khan Cup is associated with which sport?
- Cricket
- Football
- Hockey
- Polo
Answer: Hockey
The Aga Khan Cup is a prestigious field hockey tournament established in 1958 in Mumbai. Not to be confused with horse racing trophies of similar name.
Mary Kom competed primarily in which weight category during her peak career?
- 48 kg
- 51 kg
- 54 kg
- 57 kg
Answer: 51 kg
Though she started at 48kg, Mary Kom dominated the 51kg flyweight division internationally, winning multiple World Championships and Olympic bronze in this category.
In modern rally-point volleyball scoring, how many points are needed to win a set (except deciding set)?
- 15
- 21
- 25
- 30
Answer: 25
Sets are played to 25 points with a minimum 2-point lead. The deciding 5th set is played to 15 points. Rally scoring replaced side-out scoring in 1999.
Limba Ram is associated with which sport?
- Shooting
- Archery
- Athletics
- Wrestling
Answer: Archery
Limba Ram is a former Indian archer who equaled the world record in 1992 and received Arjuna Award (1989) and Padma Shri (1991). He represented India in three Olympics.
Who is considered the greatest Indian footballer of all time and played barefoot in the 1948 Olympics?
- Baichung Bhutia
- Sunil Chhetri
- Chuni Goswami
- Talimeren Ao
Answer: Talimeren Ao
Dr. Talimeren Ao captained India at London 1948 Olympics playing barefoot. While Chuni Goswami and Baichung Bhutia are legends, Ao's historic captaincy makes him iconic.
A Day-Night Test match is played with which color ball?
- Red
- White
- Pink
- Orange
Answer: Pink
Pink balls are used in Day-Night Tests for visibility under floodlights while retaining leather characteristics similar to red balls. White balls degrade too quickly in multi-day format.
How many players are on court for each team in standard Kabaddi?
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 9
Answer: 7
Standard Kabaddi features 7 raiders/defenders per side on a 13m x 10m mat. Beach kabaddi has 4 players, while circle style varies regionally.
Who won India's first-ever shooting medal at the Olympics?
- Abhinav Bindra
- Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- Vijay Kumar
- Gagan Narang
Answer: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won silver in Men's Double Trap at Athens 2004, becoming India's first Olympic medalist in shooting. Abhinav Bindra won gold later in 2008.
Which city hosted the inaugural Asian Games in 1951?
- Tokyo
- New Delhi
- Manila
- Jakarta
Answer: New Delhi
The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi in March 1951 with 11 participating nations. India also hosted the 1982 edition in Delhi.
In Greco-Roman wrestling, which part of the body is prohibited from being attacked below the waist?
- Arms
- Legs
- Head
- Torso
Answer: Legs
Greco-Roman wrestling forbids holds below the waist and use of legs for offense/defense, unlike Freestyle where leg attacks are fundamental.
The term 'Checkmate' is associated with which sport?
- Chess
- Carrom
- Ludo
- Bridge
Answer: Chess
Checkmate signifies the end of a chess game where the king is under attack and cannot escape capture. Derived from Persian 'Shah Mat' meaning 'the King is helpless'.