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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.
True or False: India participated in the Olympics for the first time in 1900.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Norman Pritchard represented India at Paris 1900 Olympics, winning two silver medals in athletics. However, some historians debate whether he officially represented India or Britain.
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.
Lord's Cricket Ground, known as the 'Home of Cricket', is located in ______.
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- London
- Leeds
Answer: London
Lord's in St John's Wood, London, is owned by MCC and houses the world's oldest sporting museum. Named after founder Thomas Lord.
True or False: India has never won the Davis Cup title.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Despite reaching finals in 1966, 1974, and 1987, India has never won the Davis Cup. The 1974 final was forfeited due to apartheid protests against South Africa.
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.
True or False: The Women's Cricket World Cup was first held before the Men's Cricket World Cup.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The inaugural Women's Cricket World Cup was held in 1973 in England, two years before the first Men's World Cup in 1975. England won the first women's edition.
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.
The Ashes series in Test cricket is contested between England and ______.
- India
- South Africa
- Australia
- New Zealand
Answer: Australia
The Ashes originated in 1882 when Australia beat England at The Oval. A satirical obituary declared English cricket dead and ashes taken to Australia.
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.
The Dhyan Chand Award is given for lifetime achievement in ______.
- Coaching
- Sports Performance
- Sports Journalism
- Administration
Answer: Sports Performance
Instituted in 2002, the Dhyan Chand Award honors athletes for lifetime contribution to sports even after retirement. Distinct from Khel Ratna (active performance) and Dronacharya (coaching).
True or False: The Olympic flame is lit using sunlight reflected off a parabolic mirror in Olympia, Greece.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The ceremonial lighting uses sun rays focused by a parabolic mirror at the ancient Temple of Hera in Olympia, maintaining tradition since 1936 Berlin Games.
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.
______ captained India to victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Kapil Dev
- Mohinder Amarnath
- Ravi Shastri
Answer: Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev led India to their first-ever Cricket World Cup title in 1983, defeating West Indies in the final at Lord's. This victory transformed cricket in India.
True or False: In table tennis, a set is won by reaching 21 points.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Since September 2001, ITTF changed scoring from 21-point games to 11-point games to make matches faster and more TV-friendly. Matches are best-of-5 or best-of-7 games.
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 I-League was previously known as the ______ before rebranding in 2007.
- National Football League
- Indian Football League
- Premier Football League
- Federation Cup
Answer: National Football League
Founded in 1996 as the National Football League (NFL), it was rebranded as I-League in 2007 to improve professionalism and marketing.