In which year did India last host the Asian Games?
A
2010
B
2014
C
2018
D
2023
India hosted the Asian Games in 2018 in Jakarta and Palembang (Indonesia), but hosted major sporting events like the Asian Games in 2010 in Delhi.
Which Indian state has hosted the maximum number of National Games?
A
Delhi
B
Maharashtra
C
Karnataka
D
Gujarat
Delhi has hosted the National Games multiple times, including major editions, making it a premier sporting venue in India.
What is the height of a standard basketball hoop above the ground?
A
9 feet
B
9.5 feet
C
10 feet
D
10.5 feet
Correct Answer:
C. 10 feet
The standard height of a basketball hoop is 10 feet (3.05 meters) above the ground in all official basketball competitions.
Which Indian wrestler won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 50kg weight category?
A
Aman Sehrawat
B
Deepak Punia
C
Vinesh Phogat
D
Naveen Berwal
Correct Answer:
A. Aman Sehrawat
Aman Sehrawat won India's gold medal in wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 57kg freestyle category, becoming the youngest Indian male Olympic gold medalist.
In which sport is the Davis Cup an important tournament?
A
Badminton
B
Tennis
C
Table Tennis
D
Squash
Correct Answer:
B. Tennis
The Davis Cup is a prestigious men's tennis tournament where nations compete against each other in team format.
Which Indian badminton player won the most medals in a single Commonwealth Games?
A
P. V. Sindhu
B
Saina Nehwal
C
Kidambi Srikanth
D
B. Sai Praneeth
Correct Answer:
A. P. V. Sindhu
P. V. Sindhu has won multiple medals at Commonwealth Games, establishing herself as one of India's greatest badminton players.
What is the circumference of a regulation volleyball?
A
60-70 cm
B
65-67 cm
C
70-75 cm
D
75-80 cm
Correct Answer:
B. 65-67 cm
The circumference of a regulation volleyball is 65-67 cm (approximately 25.5-26.5 inches).
Which Indian gymnast won a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A
Dipa Karmakar
B
Aruna Budda Reddy
C
Pranati Nayak
D
No Indian gymnast won a medal
Correct Answer:
D. No Indian gymnast won a medal
No Indian gymnast won a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, though Indian gymnastics continues to develop.
In which year was the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament first held?
A
2006
B
2007
C
2008
D
2009
The Indian Premier League was first held in 2008, revolutionizing cricket with its franchise-based T20 format.
Who became India's first individual gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A
Neeraj Chopra
B
Mirabai Chanu
C
Raj Kumar
D
Swapna Barman
Correct Answer:
A. Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra won India's first individual gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the men's javelin throw with a distance of 89.45m.
