Sports and Games
Q.1
Medium
Which Indian cricketer became the first to score 50,000+ international runs across all formats?
A
Virat Kohli
B
Sachin Tendulkar
C
Kumar Sangakkara
D
Ricky Ponting
Correct Answer:
A. Virat Kohli
Explanation:
Virat Kohli surpassed 50,000 international runs in 2023, becoming the first player to achieve this milestone across ODI, Test, and T20I formats combined.
Q.2
Medium
In which year did India host the Asian Games for the first time?
A
1948
B
1951
C
1982
D
1972
Explanation:
India hosted the first Asian Games in Delhi in 1951. This was the inaugural edition of the Asian Games, also known as Asiad.
Q.3
Medium
Which tennis player won the Australian Open 2024 men's singles title?
A
Jannik Sinner
B
Novak Djokovic
C
Carlos Alcaraz
D
Rafael Nadal
Correct Answer:
A. Jannik Sinner
Explanation:
Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open 2024 men's singles title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
Q.4
Medium
Which sport did Abhinav Bindra win India's first individual Olympic gold medal in?
A
Badminton
B
Archery
C
Shooting
D
Wrestling
Correct Answer:
C. Shooting
Explanation:
Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in shooting (10m air rifle) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Q.5
Medium
Who won the Wimbledon 2024 men's singles championship?
A
Novak Djokovic
B
Carlos Alcaraz
C
Jannik Sinner
D
Matteo Berrettini
Correct Answer:
B. Carlos Alcaraz
Explanation:
Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon title in 2024, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.
Q.6
Medium
How many times has India hosted the Cricket World Cup as of 2024?
Explanation:
India has hosted the Cricket World Cup three times: 1987 (co-hosted with Pakistan), 1996, and 2023.
Q.7
Medium
Which athlete won the Khel Ratna Award (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award) 2024 in Olympics-related sports?
A
Neeraj Chopra
B
Vinesh Phogat
C
Arjun Erajpati
D
Rani Rampal
Correct Answer:
A. Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:
Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for his exceptional performance in javelin throw.
Q.8
Medium
In which sport did India win the Thomas Cup title in 2022?
A
Badminton
B
Hockey
C
Volleyball
D
Badminton Mixed Team
Correct Answer:
A. Badminton
Explanation:
India won the Thomas Cup (men's badminton team championship) in 2022, defeating Indonesia in the final. This was India's first Thomas Cup title.
Q.9
Medium
Which cricketer was appointed as the captain of Team India for T20 International cricket in 2024?
A
Rohit Sharma
B
Suryakumar Yadav
C
Hardik Pandya
D
KL Rahul
Correct Answer:
A. Rohit Sharma
Explanation:
Rohit Sharma was appointed as the T20I captain after the 2023 World Cup, replacing Virat Kohli who stepped down.
Q.10
Medium
Who won the Men's Singles at the French Open 2024?
A
Jannik Sinner
B
Carlos Alcaraz
C
Novak Djokovic
D
Rafael Nadal
Correct Answer:
B. Carlos Alcaraz
Explanation:
Carlos Alcaraz won the French Open 2024 men's singles title, defeating Jannik Sinner in the final.
