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In which sport did Saina Nehwal achieve her first International Super Series win?
A Badminton
B Tennis
C Table Tennis
D Squash
Correct Answer:  A. Badminton
EXPLANATION

Saina Nehwal is a legendary badminton player from India who has won multiple International Super Series titles throughout her career.

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How many players constitute a standard volleyball team on the court?
A 5
B 6
C 7
D 8
Correct Answer:  B. 6
EXPLANATION

A standard volleyball team has 6 players on the court at any given time, with a maximum squad size of 14 players in international matches.

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What is the circumference of a standard cricket ball?
A 22.4 cm
B 23.5 cm
C 24.5 cm
D 25.5 cm
Correct Answer:  A. 22.4 cm
EXPLANATION

A standard cricket ball has a circumference of 22.4 to 22.9 cm according to International Cricket Council regulations.

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In which year was the Indian Premier League (IPL) first established?
A 2006
B 2007
C 2008
D 2009
Correct Answer:  C. 2008
EXPLANATION

The Indian Premier League was established in 2008 and the first IPL match was played on April 18, 2008, between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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What is the standard duration of each half in field hockey?
A 30 minutes
B 35 minutes
C 40 minutes
D 45 minutes
Correct Answer:  B. 35 minutes
EXPLANATION

Each half in field hockey lasts 35 minutes with a 10-minute break between halves, making the total match duration 80 minutes of play.

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In which year did India win the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup for the first time?
A 1979
B 1983
C 1987
D 1992
Correct Answer:  B. 1983
EXPLANATION

India won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, defeating West Indies in the final at Lord's Cricket Ground, London.

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Which Indian athlete won a gold medal in Javelin Throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
A Neeraj Chopra
B Rani Rampal
C Sindhu PV
D Bajrang Punia
Correct Answer:  A. Neeraj Chopra
EXPLANATION

Neeraj Chopra won India's only individual gold medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a throw of 87.58m in the men's javelin throw event.

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In which city was the 2024 Summer Olympics held?
A Paris
B Tokyo
C Rio de Janeiro
D Los Angeles
Correct Answer:  A. Paris
EXPLANATION

The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

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What is the maximum number of players in a standard basketball team on the court at any time?
A 4
B 5
C 6
D 7
Correct Answer:  B. 5
EXPLANATION

A standard basketball team has 5 players on the court at any given time - 2 guards, 2 forwards, and 1 center.

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In which year was the Indian Premier League (IPL) first launched?
A 2005
B 2008
C 2010
D 2007
Correct Answer:  B. 2008
EXPLANATION

The Indian Premier League was first launched in 2008 as a domestic Twenty20 cricket league and has since become one of the most popular T20 leagues globally.

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