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FIT India Movement was launched in ______ to promote fitness awareness.
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
Answer: 2019
PM Modi launched FIT India Movement on August 29, 2019 (National Sports Day) to encourage daily physical activity and healthy lifestyle nationwide.
The steeplechase race in athletics includes ______ barriers and water jumps.
- 28 barriers + 7 water jumps
- 35 barriers + 7 water jumps
- 28 barriers + 5 water jumps
- 30 barriers + 6 water jumps
Answer: 28 barriers + 7 water jumps
Men's/Women's 3000m steeplechase features 28 fixed barriers and 7 water jumps (one per lap). Unique middle-distance event combining endurance and technique.
ISSF stands for International Shooting Sport ______.
- Federation
- Foundation
- Forum
- Fraternity
Answer: Federation
ISSF governs Olympic shooting sports worldwide. Headquartered in Munich, Germany. Oversees rifle, pistol, and shotgun events at international level.
The Nehru Cup was an international ______ tournament hosted by India.
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
- Kabaddi
Answer: Football
Nehru Cup was invitational football tournament organized by AIFF from 1982-2012. Named after Jawaharlal Nehru. India won it in 2007, 2009, and 2012.
Annu Rani is associated with ______ athletics event.
- Long Jump
- Javelin Throw
- Shot Put
- Discus Throw
Answer: Javelin Throw
Annu Rani is India's top female javelin thrower, won bronze at 2022 Commonwealth Games and qualified for World Championships finals multiple times.
The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy is awarded to the best performing ______ in inter-university sports.
- Individual Athlete
- University
- Coach
- State
Answer: University
MAKA Trophy is given to top university in AIU inter-university competitions. Instituted in 1956-57 to promote university-level sports excellence.
In modern field hockey, a match consists of four quarters of ______ minutes each.
- 10
- 15
- 20
- 25
Answer: 15
FIH changed format to four 15-minute quarters in 2014, replacing two 35-minute halves. Allows better pacing and broadcast breaks.
Yogeshwar Dutt won bronze at London 2012 Olympics in ______ kg freestyle wrestling.
- 55
- 60
- 66
- 74
Answer: 60
Yogeshwar Dutt won bronze in 60kg freestyle at London 2012. Later upgraded to silver after original silver medalist tested positive for doping.
NADA stands for National Anti-______ Agency.
- Drug
- Doping
- Discipline
- Development
Answer: Doping
National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India was established in 2005 to implement WADA code, conduct testing, and promote clean sport in India.
PV Sindhu won silver medal at Rio 2016 Olympics losing to ______ in the final.
- Wang Yihan
- Carolina Marin
- Nozomi Okuhara
- Li Xuerui
Answer: Carolina Marin
Spain's Carolina Marin defeated PV Sindhu 19-21, 21-12, 21-15 in Rio 2016 women's singles final. Sindhu became first Indian woman to win Olympic silver.
Sunil Chhetri plays as a ______ for the Indian national football team.
- Goalkeeper
- Defender
- Midfielder
- Forward
Answer: Forward
Sunil Chhetri is a striker/forward and India's all-time top scorer. Played for Bengaluru FC in ISL and represented India in over 140 internationals.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is contested between India and ______.
- England
- South Africa
- Australia
- New Zealand
Answer: Australia
Named after Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar, this Test series trophy was instituted in 1996. India and Australia compete biennially for this prestigious trophy.
Avineshwar Singh is associated with ______ athletics event.
- Shot Put
- Discus Throw
- Javelin Throw
- Hammer Throw
Answer: Javelin Throw
Neeraj Chopra's compatriot Avineshwar Singh competes in javelin throw. Note: This may be confused with Shivpal Singh or DP Manu who are more prominent Indian javelin throwers besides Neeraj.
Bajrang Punia won a bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics in ______ kg freestyle wrestling.
- 57
- 65
- 74
- 86
Answer: 65
Bajrang Punia defeated Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan to win bronze in Men's 65kg Freestyle at Tokyo 2020. He is also a three-time World Championship medalist.
The Rovers Cup is associated with ______ in India.
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
- Basketball
Answer: Football
Rovers Cup was one of India's oldest football tournaments, started in 1891 in Mumbai. Along with Durand Cup and IFA Shield, it formed the historic trifecta of Indian football.
Dronacharya Award was renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Dronacharya Award in ______.
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
Answer: 2021
Renamed in August 2021 alongside Khel Ratna to honor hockey legend. Lifetime Dronacharya category retains original name distinction.
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.
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.
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.
SAI stands for Sports ______ of India.
- Association
- Authority
- Academy
- Agency
Answer: Authority
Sports Authority of India (SAI) was established in 1984 to develop sports infrastructure, coaching, and talent identification nationwide.