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Field hockey matches now consist of ______ quarters instead of two halves.
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Answer: 4
FIH changed format from two 35-minute halves to four 15-minute quarters in 2014 to improve pace, allow tactical breaks, and enhance broadcast appeal.
True or False: FIDE is the international governing body for chess.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) was founded in Paris in 1924 and organizes World Championships, Olympiads, and maintains ratings/rankings.
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.
A hat-trick in cricket means taking ______ wickets in consecutive deliveries.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Answer: 3
A hat-trick occurs when a bowler dismisses three batsmen with three successive balls. The term originated from rewarding such feat with a hat collection.
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.
The All England Open Badminton Championships is considered one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments. Where is it held?
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Glasgow
Answer: Birmingham
Since 1994, the All England Open has been held at Arena Birmingham. First staged in 1899, it predates the BWF World Championships.
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.
Mary Kom competed primarily in which weight category during her peak career?
- 48 kg
- 51 kg
- 54 kg
- 57 kg
Answer: 51 kg
Though she started at 48kg, Mary Kom dominated the 51kg flyweight division internationally, winning multiple World Championships and Olympic bronze in this category.
FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de ______ Association.
- Football
- Field
- Futsal
- Fitness
Answer: Football
FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) was founded in Paris in 1904. Despite French acronym, it governs global association football (soccer).
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.
True or False: Olympic swimming events are conducted in 50-meter pools.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Olympic and World Championship swimming uses long course (50m) pools. Short course (25m) events have separate world records and championships.
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.
A Day-Night Test match is played with which color ball?
- Red
- White
- Pink
- Orange
Answer: Pink
Pink balls are used in Day-Night Tests for visibility under floodlights while retaining leather characteristics similar to red balls. White balls degrade too quickly in multi-day format.