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AIFF stands for All India ______ Federation.
- Athletics
- Football
- Field Hockey
- Fitness
Answer: Football
All India Football Federation founded in 1937, affiliated to FIFA in 1948. Governs ISL, I-League, national teams, and grassroots football development.
True or False: In badminton doubles, only the serving side can score points.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Modern rally scoring (since 2006) awards point to winner of every rally regardless of who served. Old system (pre-2006) allowed only serving side to score.
Who holds the record for most Test matches umpired?
- Steve Bucknor
- Simon Taufel
- Aleem Dar
- Ian Gould
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.
Gurjit Kaur plays which position in Indian women's hockey team?
- Forward
- Midfielder
- Defender/Drag-flicker
- Goalkeeper
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.
Decathlon consists of ______ events for men.
- 7
- 8
- 10
- 12
Answer: 10
Men's decathlon: 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400m (Day 1); 110m hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, 1500m (Day 2). Ultimate test of all-around athleticism.
True or False: A direct red card in football results in automatic one-match suspension minimum.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Direct red card mandates minimum one-match ban. Serious offenses (violent conduct, denial of goal-scoring opportunity) may incur longer suspensions per disciplinary codes.
Who is India's leading run-scorer in Women's T20 Internationals?
- Mithali Raj
- Smriti Mandhana
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Shafali Verma
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.
Geeta Phogat won gold at Commonwealth Games 2010 in which weight category?
- 55 kg
- 59 kg
- 63 kg
- 67 kg
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.
'Straight Drive' is the autobiography of ______.
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Kapil Dev
- Imran Khan
- Wasim Akram
Answer: Sunil Gavaskar
Correction: 'Straight Drive' is actually by Imran Khan (Pakistan). Gavaskar wrote 'Idols' and 'Runs n Ruins'. Important to distinguish autobiographies for exams.
True or False: During penalty stroke in hockey, attacker must push/flick/scoop the ball (no hitting allowed).
- True
- False
Answer: True
Penalty stroke must be executed by push, flick, or scoop motion. Hitting/slapping prohibited unlike penalty corners. Ensures controlled, fair contest.
India's first-ever ODI match was played against which team in 1974?
- Australia
- West Indies
- England
- Pakistan
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.
Gayatri Gopichand is daughter of which famous badminton coach?
- Pullela Gopichand
- Prakash Padukone
- Vimal Kumar
- U Vimal Kumar
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.
The Bandodkar Trophy is associated with football in ______.
- Kerala
- Goa
- West Bengal
- Maharashtra
Answer: Goa
Bandodkar Trophy is prestigious football tournament in Goa named after former CM Dayanand Bandodkar. Important platform for Goan clubs and youth development.
True or False: The Paralympic symbol features three agitos (curved elements) in red, blue, and green.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Paralympic symbol 'Agitos' (Latin: 'I move') adopted in 2004. Three colors represent most widely used in national flags. Symbolizes movement and spirit.
Who won IPL Emerging Player Award in 2024?
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sameer Rizvi
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Mayank Yadav
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.
Jyothi Yarraji won gold at Asian Athletics Championships 2023 in which event?
- 100m Hurdles
- 400m Hurdles
- Long Jump
- Shot Put
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.
The Hockey World League was replaced by ______ in 2019.
- Champions Trophy
- FIH Pro League
- World Cup Qualifiers
- Continental Cup
Answer: FIH Pro League
FIH discontinued Hockey World League after 2017 edition, launching FIH Pro League in 2019. Annual home-and-away league featuring top 9 men's/women's teams.
True or False: Sumo wrestling uses colored belt ranking system similar to judo.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Sumo uses hierarchical division system (Jonokuchi to Yokozuna), not colored belts. Rankings based on tournament performance. Belt colors specific to martial arts like judo/karate.
Who captained India at ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023?
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Smriti Mandhana
- Mithali Raj
- Deepti Sharma
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.
Which country won Copa América 2024?
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Uruguay
- Colombia
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.