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True or False: T10 cricket is officially recognized by the ICC as an international format.
- True
- False
Answer: False
ICC officially recognizes only Test, ODI, and T20I formats. T10 leagues exist commercially but are not official ICC international formats.
Joshna Chinappa and Dipika Pallikal are associated with which sport?
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Squash
- Table Tennis
Answer: Squash
Both are elite Indian squash players. Dipika Pallikal reached top 10 in world rankings, and Joshna Chinappa won Commonwealth Games gold in doubles.
Which style of wrestling is NOT part of the Olympic program?
- Freestyle
- Greco-Roman
- Professional Wrestling
- Both Freestyle and Greco-Roman are included
Answer: Professional Wrestling
Only Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling are Olympic disciplines. Professional wrestling (e.g., WWE) is entertainment-based and not an Olympic sport.
Sachin Tendulkar is popularly known as the '______ of Cricket'.
- King
- God
- Master Blaster
- Wall
Answer: Master Blaster
While often called 'God of Cricket' by fans, 'Master Blaster' is his widely recognized nickname in media and official contexts. Rahul Dravid is known as 'The Wall'.
True or False: Paris will host the Summer Olympics for the third time in 2024.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Paris previously hosted in 1900 and 1924. The 2024 Games mark exactly 100 years since their last hosting, joining London as three-time hosts.
Sepak Takraw, popular in Southeast Asia, combines elements of which two sports?
- Football and Volleyball
- Badminton and Tennis
- Basketball and Handball
- Cricket and Baseball
Answer: Football and Volleyball
Sepak Takraw uses a rattan ball and a net similar to volleyball, but players use feet, knees, chest, and head (like football) to keep the ball in play.
Which team won the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23?
- India
- New Zealand
- Australia
- England
Answer: Australia
Australia defeated India in the WTC Final at The Oval in June 2023 to win the 2021-23 cycle. New Zealand won the inaugural 2019-21 edition.
The Dronacharya Award is given for excellence in ______.
- Sports Performance
- Sports Coaching
- Sports Journalism
- Sports Administration
Answer: Sports Coaching
Named after Drona from Mahabharata, this award recognizes outstanding coaches in sports and games. Instituted in 1985.
True or False: Praggnanandhaa R became India's youngest Grandmaster at age 12 years and 10 months.
- True
- False
Answer: True
R. Praggnanandhaa achieved the GM title in 2018 at 12 years 10 months, then the youngest ever globally (later surpassed by others). He is a key figure in current affairs.
Where is the headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) located?
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Brussels, Belgium
- Berlin, Germany
Answer: Lausanne, Switzerland
FIH headquarters moved from Brussels to Lausanne, Switzerland in 2005 to be closer to the IOC and other international sports federations.
Taekwondo is a martial art that originated in which country?
- Japan
- China
- South Korea
- Vietnam
Answer: South Korea
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art characterized by head-height kicks and spinning kicks. It became an official Olympic sport in 2000.
Eden Gardens cricket stadium is located in ______.
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Chennai
Answer: Kolkata
Eden Gardens in Kolkata is India's oldest and one of the largest cricket stadiums, established in 1864. It is often called the 'Mecca of Indian Cricket'.
True or False: Qatar 2022 was the first FIFA World Cup held in the Middle East.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Qatar 2022 was the first World Cup in the Arab world and Middle East, and also the first held in November-December instead of June-July due to extreme summer heat.
National Sports Day in India is celebrated on which date?
- August 15
- August 29
- September 5
- October 2
Answer: August 29
National Sports Day is observed on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Awards like Khel Ratna are conferred on this day.
Which Indian equestrian participated in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, becoming only the second Indian to do so?
- Fouaad Mirza
- Indrajit Lamba
- Imtiaz Anees
- Ashish Malik
Answer: Fouaad Mirza
Fouaad Mirza competed in Eventing at Tokyo 2020, following Imtiaz Anees who participated in Sydney 2000. Fouaad also won silver at 2018 Asian Games.
The Santosh Trophy is associated with ______ in India.
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
- Basketball
Answer: Football
The Santosh Trophy is an annual Indian inter-state national football championship started in 1941. It is named after Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury, the Maharaja of Santosh.
True or False: The standard marathon distance is exactly 42.195 kilometers.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The official marathon distance of 42.195 km (26 miles 385 yards) was standardized in 1921 by the IAAF, based on the 1908 London Olympics course.
Who captained the Indian Women's Cricket Team to the finals of both the 2005 ODI World Cup and 2020 T20 World Cup?
- Mithali Raj
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Smriti Mandhana
- Jhulan Goswami
Answer: Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj led India to the 2005 ODI WC final and was instrumental in Indian women's cricket growth. Harmanpreet Kaur captained the 2020 T20 WC finalist team.
Judo originated in which country?
- China
- South Korea
- Japan
- Thailand
Answer: Japan
Judo was created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano as a physical, mental, and moral pedagogy. It became an Olympic sport in 1964.
The headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is located in ______.
- London, UK
- Dubai, UAE
- Mumbai, India
- Melbourne, Australia
Answer: Dubai, UAE
The ICC moved its headquarters from London to Dubai in 2005. Dubai Sports City houses the ICC Academy and offices.