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True or False: In ODI cricket, maximum 5 fielders are allowed outside 30-yard circle during non-powerplay overs.
- True
- False
Answer: True
ODI fielding rules: Max 2 outside circle in Powerplay 1 (1-10), max 4 in middle (11-40), max 5 in death (41-50). Prevents overly defensive fields.
Who became World Chess Champion in 2024 defeating Ding Liren?
- Magnus Carlsen
- Ian Nepomniachtchi
- Gukesh D
- Fabiano Caruana
Answer: Gukesh D
Dommaraju Gukesh won 2024 World Championship at age 18, becoming youngest ever classical world champion. Defeated Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in Singapore.
Hima Das is associated with which athletic event?
- Long Jump
- Sprint (100m/200m/400m)
- Javelin
- High Jump
Answer: Sprint (100m/200m/400m)
Hima Das specializes in sprints, particularly 400m. Won U20 World Championship gold in 2018, first Indian track athlete to win global gold.
As of 2024, Indian men's hockey team is ranked ______ in FIH World Rankings.
- Top 3
- Top 5
- Top 10
- Outside Top 10
Answer: Top 5
India consistently ranks 3rd-5th post-Tokyo bronze. Rankings fluctuate based on Pro League and major tournament performances.
India qualified for FIFA World Cup finals only once in history. In which year?
- 1950
- 1954
- Never Qualified
- 1962
Answer: Never Qualified
India withdrew from 1950 World Cup after qualifying due to travel costs/barefoot ban myths. Has never actually played in FIFA World Cup finals tournament.
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is located in ______.
- Delhi
- Patiala
- Bangalore
- Lucknow
Answer: Patiala
NSNIS Patiala is Asia's largest sports institute, established in 1961. Offers coaching diplomas and serves as national center for elite athlete training.
True or False: A new cricket ball weighs between 155.9g and 163g.
- True
- False
Answer: True
MCC Laws specify men's ball weight 5.5-5.75 oz (155.9-163g). Women's and junior balls are lighter. Weight affects swing and seam movement.
Pullela Gopichand is renowned as coach of which Indian shuttlers?
- Only PV Sindhu
- Only Saina Nehwal
- Multiple top Indian players including Sindhu & Srikanth
- Only Prakash Padukone
Answer: Multiple top Indian players including Sindhu & Srikanth
Gopichand Academy produced PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Srikanth Kidambi, and others. His coaching revolutionized Indian badminton post-2000s.
A penalty stroke in hockey is taken from ______ yards/meters from goal.
- 5
- 6.4
- 7
- 9
Answer: 6.4
Penalty stroke spot is 6.4m (7 yards) from goal line. Awarded for deliberate fouls preventing probable goal inside circle.
True or False: Third umpire decisions are binding and cannot be overturned by on-field umpires.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Third umpire's decision via DRS or direct referral is final. On-field umpires implement the decision but cannot override technological verdict.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by which countries?
- USA & Mexico
- USA, Canada & Mexico
- Canada & USA
- Mexico & Brazil
Answer: USA, Canada & Mexico
First World Cup with three hosts and expanded 48-team format. Matches across 16 cities including Toronto, Vancouver, and Mexican venues.
Vinesh Phogat belongs to which famous wrestling family?
- Yadav Family
- Phogat Family
- Malik Family
- Dahiya Family
Answer: Phogat Family
Vinesh is cousin of Geeta and Babita Phogat, daughters of Mahavir Singh Phogat whose story inspired 'Dangal'. Multiple family members are international wrestlers.
Which former Indian cricketer authored 'Idols' and 'Runs n Ruins'?
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Kapil Dev
- Ravi Shastri
- Navjot Sidhu
Answer: Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar wrote multiple books including 'Idols' (1983) and 'Runs n Ruins'. Known for articulate commentary and literary contributions beyond cricket.
India won the Men's Junior Hockey World Cup in which year?
- 2001
- 2005
- 2016
- 2021
Answer: 2016
India defeated Belgium 2-1 in Lucknow to win 2016 Junior World Cup, their second title after 2001. Demonstrated strong youth pipeline.
India is a member of ______ football confederation.
- UEFA
- CAF
- AFC
- CONMEBOL
Answer: AFC
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) governs Asian football. India competes in AFC Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers under this body.
True or False: Blitz chess typically gives each player 3-5 minutes total.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Blitz is defined as 3-10 minutes per player. Bullet is <3 min, Rapid is 10-60 min, Classical is >60 min. Speed chess tests intuition over deep calculation.
TOPS scheme in Indian sports stands for Target Olympic ______ Scheme.
- Performance
- Podium
- Preparation
- Promotion
Answer: Podium
Target Olympic Podium Scheme identifies elite athletes for customized training, funding, and support to win Olympic medals. Launched in 2014 under MYAS.
Sunil Chhetri is the ______ highest international goalscorer among active male players globally.
- First
- Second
- Third
- Fourth
Answer: Third
As of 2024, Chhetri ranks behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in active international goals. He is India's all-time top scorer with 90+ goals.
Manu Bhaker won bronze at Paris 2024 in which shooting event?
- 10m Air Rifle
- 25m Pistol
- 10m Air Pistol
- Trap
Answer: 10m Air Pistol
Manu Bhaker won bronze in Women's 10m Air Pistol at Paris 2024, becoming first Indian woman shooter to win Olympic medal. She also won mixed team bronze.
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is India's domestic ______ tournament.
- Test
- ODI
- T20
- Multi-day
Answer: T20
Named after former Indian cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali, this T20 tournament serves as primary domestic platform for IPL scouting and national T20 selection.