General Knowledge Questions & Answers

Q.1 Medium Sports and Games

Vinesh Phogat created history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by becoming the first Indian female wrestler to do what?

A Win an Olympic gold medal

B Reach an Olympic final

C Win an Olympic medal

D Compete in three Olympic Games

Correct Answer: B. Reach an Olympic final

EXPLANATION

Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian female wrestler to reach an Olympic final at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 50kg category, though she was unable to compete due to weight issues.

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Q.2 Medium Sports and Games

Which country won the AFC Asian Cup in 2024, defeating India in the semi-finals?

A Iran

B Japan

C South Korea

D Qatar

Correct Answer: B. Japan

EXPLANATION

Japan won the AFC Asian Cup 2023 (held in January 2024), defeating India in the semi-finals. Japan won the final against Uzbekistan.

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Q.3 Medium Sports and Games

Which Indian athlete won the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award in 2024?

A Neeraj Chopra

B Nikhat Zareen

C Vinesh Phogat

D Rani Rampal

Correct Answer: A. Neeraj Chopra

EXPLANATION

Neeraj Chopra received the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award in 2024 for his remarkable return to form after injuries and his continued excellence in javelin throw.

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Q.4 Medium Sports and Games

Who became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in shooting?

A Manu Bhaker

B Neeraj Chopra

C Abhinav Bindra

D Rajyavardhan Singh Rathod

Correct Answer: A. Manu Bhaker

EXPLANATION

Manu Bhaker won India's first gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 10m air pistol shooting event, and later won a bronze in the mixed team event.

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Q.5 Medium Sports and Games

The Asian Para Games 2024 were held in which city?

A Bangkok

B Jakarta

C Shanghai

D Incheon

Correct Answer: C. Shanghai

EXPLANATION

The Asian Para Games 2024 were held in Shanghai, China in October 2024.

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Q.6 Medium Sports and Games

Which Indian golfer won the Asian Games gold medal in 2023 in men's individual competition?

A Shubhankar Sharma

B Anirban Lahiri

C Gaganjeet Bhullar

D Aditi Ashok

Correct Answer: A. Shubhankar Sharma

EXPLANATION

Shubhankar Sharma won a gold medal in golf at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

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Q.7 Medium Sports and Games

In which year did India host the Cricket World Cup for the first time?

A 1987

B 1996

C 1983

D 1992

Correct Answer: B. 1996

EXPLANATION

India hosted the Cricket World Cup in 1996, though India won the World Cup in 1983 when it was hosted by England.

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Q.8 Medium Sports and Games

The Arjuna Award for 2023 in sports was awarded to how many athletes?

A 15

B 12

C 20

D 25

Correct Answer: A. 15

EXPLANATION

15 athletes received the Arjuna Award in 2023 for their outstanding sports achievements.

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Q.9 Medium Sports and Games

Which Indian boxer won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

A Nikhat Zareen

B Lovlina Borgohain

C Aman Khan

D Priyanka Choudhary

Correct Answer: B. Lovlina Borgohain

EXPLANATION

Lovlina Borgohain won a bronze medal in women's 75kg boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Q.10 Medium Sports and Games

Which Indian chess player became the World Rapid Chess Champion in 2024?

A Viswanathan Anand

B Praggnanandhaa

C Koneru Humpy

D Arjun Erigaisi

Correct Answer: B. Praggnanandhaa

EXPLANATION

R Praggnanandhaa won the World Rapid Chess Championship in 2024.

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