Sports – MCQ – GK Questions

Answer: None achieved A standard yet

As of 2024, no Indian woman swimmer has qualified via Olympic 'A' cut. Srihari Nataraj (male) achieved A standard for Tokyo 2020. Women have qualified via universality/B cuts.

Answer: Mohammadreza Shadloui

Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui won MVP in PKL Season 10 playing for Patna Pirates. Known for exceptional raiding and defending versatility.

Answer: Harmanpreet Singh

Harmanpreet Singh captained India to Asia Cup 2022 title in Jakarta. Drag-flicker and defender, he succeeded Manpreet as regular captain post-Tokyo 2020.

Answer: 15

FIFA allows up to 15 substitutes on bench in World Cup since Qatar 2022. Teams can use 5 substitutions in 3 stoppages plus halftime. Increased from previous limits.

Answer: Boxing

Knockout (KO) occurs when boxer cannot rise before referee counts to ten. Technical knockout (TKO) is when referee stops fight due to inability to defend safely.

Answer: 43 years

Rohan Bopanna reached ATP doubles No. 1 in February 2024 at age 43, oldest ever. Won Australian Open 2024 mixed doubles title same year.

Answer: Never won gold

Indian women's hockey team has never won Asian Games gold. Best finish is silver (2018, 2023). Men's team has won 4 golds. Important distinction for exams.

Answer: PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu defeated Michelle Li (Canada) to win CWG 2022 women's singles gold. She had previously won silver (2018) and bronze (2014) at CWG.

Answer: Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble took 96 Test wickets in 1996, the highest by any bowler in a single calendar year. He achieved this feat in just 18 matches.

Answer: Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri reached 50 international goals in 2015, eventually surpassing 90. India's all-time top scorer and most capped player. Active until 2024 retirement.

Answer: Aleem Dar

Aleem Dar (Pakistan) officiated 145 Tests, most by any umpire. Surpassed Steve Bucknor's 128 Tests. Active from 2003-2023. ICC Elite Panel legend.

Answer: Defender/Drag-flicker

Gurjit Kaur is defender and primary drag-flicker for Indian women's team. Scored crucial goals from penalty corners including vs Australia at Tokyo 2020 QF.

Answer: Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana surpassed Mithali Raj to become India's top WT20I run-scorer with 3000+ runs. Known for aggressive opening batting and consistency.

Answer: 55 kg

Geeta Phogat won 55kg gold at Delhi 2010 CWG, first Indian woman wrestler to win CWG gold. Inspired film 'Dangal'. Sister Babita won silver at same Games.

Answer: England

India played first ODI vs England at Headingley, Leeds on July 13, 1974. Lost by 4 wickets. Ajit Wadekar captained. ODI format was experimental then.

Answer: Pullela Gopichand

Gayatri Gopichand Pullela is daughter of Pullela Gopichand. Partners Treesa Jolly in women's doubles. Trains at father's academy in Hyderabad.

Answer: Nitish Kumar Reddy

Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH) won Emerging Player 2024 for all-round performances. Abhishek Sharma had breakout season but Nitish won official award. Verify as awards vary yearly.

Answer: 100m Hurdles

Jyothi Yarraji won 100m hurdles gold at Bangkok 2023 Asian Championships. National record holder. First Indian woman to win Asian Championships hurdle gold.

Answer: Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur captained India at 2023 WT20 WC in South Africa. Team reached semifinals losing to Australia. Regular captain across formats since 2016.

Answer: Argentina

Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 (AET) to win Copa América 2024 in Miami. Back-to-back titles (2021, 2024). Messi's fifth major international trophy.