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India won AFC Challenge Cup in which year?
- 2006
- 2008
- 2010
- Never won
Answer: 2008
India won inaugural AFC Challenge Cup in 2008 defeating Tajikistan 4-1 in Hyderabad final. Qualified for 2011 Asian Cup through this victory.
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.
Aleem Dar is a renowned cricket umpire from which country?
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
Answer: Pakistan
Aleem Dar (Pakistan) stood in 145 Tests and 231 ODIs. Won ICC Elite Umpire of Year three times (2009-2011). Among most respected officials in cricket history.
Which team won FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 men's title?
- India
- Netherlands
- Australia
- Belgium
Answer: Netherlands
Netherlands topped 2023-24 Men's FIH Pro League standings. India finished third. League provides regular elite competition replacing Champions Trophy format.
Richa Ghosh scored her maiden WT20I century against which team in 2024?
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- New Zealand
Answer: South Africa
Richa Ghosh scored unbeaten 104 vs South Africa in December 2024 WT20I, first Indian wicketkeeper to score WT20I century. Explosive finishing display.
Anshu Malik won silver at World Wrestling Championships 2021 in which weight category?
- 53 kg
- 57 kg
- 59 kg
- 62 kg
Answer: 57 kg
Anshu Malik won silver in 57kg at Oslo 2021 Worlds, first Indian woman wrestler to reach Worlds final. Lost to Helen Maroulis (USA) in final.
True or False: Field hockey goalkeepers can score goals directly from their own circle.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Goalkeepers cannot score directly. Goals only count if touched by attacker's stick inside striking circle. Keeper clearing ball into opponent's goal doesn't count.
Which Indian city hosts the Syed Modi International badminton tournament?
- Delhi
- Lucknow
- Hyderabad
- Guwahati
Answer: Lucknow
Syed Modi International is held at Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium, Lucknow. Named after former national champion Syed Modi who died tragically in 1988.
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.
Who holds the record for most catches in IPL history?
- Virat Kohli
- Rohit Sharma
- Faf du Plessis
- Dinesh Karthik
Answer: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has taken 100+ catches in IPL, most by any player. Known for safe hands in outfield and slip position. Also most successful IPL captain (5 titles).
Who won gold at Commonwealth Games 2022 in men's 57kg freestyle wrestling?
- Bajrang Punia
- Ravi Kumar Dahiya
- Anshu Malik
- Deepak Punia
Answer: Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Ravi Kumar Dahiya won 57kg gold at Birmingham 2022 CWG. Bajrang won 65kg gold. Anshu Malik (women's 57kg) won silver. Deepak won 86kg silver.
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.
True or False: In T20 Internationals, powerplay field restrictions apply for first 8 overs.
- True
- False
Answer: False
T20I powerplay restricts fielders outside 30-yard circle for only first 6 overs (not 8). Maximum 2 fielders outside during powerplay; 5 allowed thereafter.
Leslie Claudius won how many Olympic medals in hockey?
- 2 Gold, 1 Silver
- 3 Gold, 1 Silver
- 4 Gold
- 3 Gold
Answer: 3 Gold, 1 Silver
Leslie Claudius won gold in 1948, 1952, 1956 and silver in 1960. Most decorated Indian Olympian jointly with Udham Singh (same medal tally).
Which country hosted the first FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991?
- USA
- Sweden
- China
- Canada
Answer: China
China hosted inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991. USA won defeating Norway 2-1 in Guangzhou final. Tournament expanded from 12 to 32 teams by 2023.
Which Indian pair won bronze at BWF World Championships 2022 in men's doubles?
- Satwik-Chirag
- Arjun-Dhruv Kapila
- Krishna-Vishnu
- None - No Indian medal
Answer: None - No Indian medal
No Indian men's doubles pair won Worlds medal in 2022. Satwik-Chirag won bronze in 2023. Lakshya Sen won men's singles bronze in 2022.
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.
True or False: Milan-Cortina will host the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy awarded 2026 Winter Games. Third Italian Winter Olympics after Cortina 1956 and Turin 2006. Events spread across multiple venues.
Who holds the record for highest individual score in Women's ODI cricket?
- Belinda Clark
- Amelia Kerr
- Charlotte Edwards
- Smriti Mandhana
Answer: Amelia Kerr
New Zealand's Amelia Kerr scored 232* vs Ireland in 2018, highest WODI individual score. Also fastest WODI century (56 balls). Double record holder.
Which team won ISL 2023-24 title?
- Mumbai City FC
- Mohun Bagan SG
- FC Goa
- Bengaluru FC
Answer: Mohun Bagan SG
Mohun Bagan Super Giant won ISL 2023-24 playoff final defeating Mumbai City FC. Third ISL title overall (including ATK era). Antonio Lopez Habas coached.