General Knowledge Questions & Answers

Q.1 Easy Sports and Games

Which sports discipline did Neeraj Chopra represent India in at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning a silver medal?

A Long Jump

B High Jump

C Javelin Throw

D Shot Put

Correct Answer: C. Javelin Throw

EXPLANATION

Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal in the javelin throw event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with a throw of 89.45 meters, making him one of India's most successful Olympic athletes.

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Q.2 Easy Sports and Games

The Khel Ratna Award was renamed to which name in 2021?

A Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

B Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

C Sachin Tendulkar Award

D Virat Kohli Award

Correct Answer: B. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

EXPLANATION

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was renamed to Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in August 2021 to honor the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.

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Q.3 Easy Sports and Games

In which year did India win the ICC Cricket World Cup as hosts?

A 1983

B 1996

C 2011

D 2015

Correct Answer: C. 2011

EXPLANATION

India hosted and won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, defeating Sri Lanka in the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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Q.4 Easy Sports and Games

Which sport features the FINA World Championships?

A Athletics

B Swimming

C Diving

D Water Polo

Correct Answer: B. Swimming

EXPLANATION

FINA World Championships is held for swimming, diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming; primarily known for swimming.

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Q.5 Easy Sports and Games

What is the maximum number of players allowed on the court in a standard volleyball match?

A 10

B 12

C 6

D 14

Correct Answer: C. 6

EXPLANATION

In volleyball, 6 players are allowed on the court per side at any given time.

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Q.6 Easy Sports and Games

The Merdeka Cup is an international tournament in which sport?

A Badminton

B Tennis

C Football

D Table Tennis

Correct Answer: C. Football

EXPLANATION

The Merdeka Cup is a prestigious international football tournament held in Malaysia since 1957.

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Q.7 Easy Sports and Games

The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be held in which country?

A Australia

B Canada

C Scotland

D New Zealand

Correct Answer: B. Canada

EXPLANATION

The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be held in Victoria, Canada.

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Q.8 Easy Sports and Games

In which sport is the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup a significant tournament?

A Ice Hockey

B Field Hockey

C Badminton

D Squash

Correct Answer: B. Field Hockey

EXPLANATION

The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an international field hockey tournament held in Malaysia.

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Q.9 Easy Sports and Games

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was renamed to which name in 2021?

A Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

B Sachin Tendulkar Award

C MS Dhoni Excellence Award

D Virat Kohli Sports Award

Correct Answer: A. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

EXPLANATION

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was renamed to Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in August 2021.

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Q.10 Easy Sports and Games

In which year was the International Cricket Council (ICC) established?

A 1909

B 1912

C 1905

D 1915

Correct Answer: A. 1909

EXPLANATION

The ICC was established in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference.

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