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Q.1 Easy Sports and Games
The Olympic Games were first held in which country in ancient times?
A Rome
B Greece
C Egypt
D Persia
Correct Answer:  B. Greece
Explanation:

The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, starting from 776 BC. They were dedicated to Zeus and remained a major sporting event for over 12 centuries.

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Q.2 Easy Sports and Games
Who won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023?
A India
B Pakistan
C Australia
D England
Correct Answer:  C. Australia
Explanation:

Australia won the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 held in India, defeating India in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Q.3 Easy Sports and Games
Who was appointed as the captain of the Indian men's cricket team in 2024?
A Rohit Sharma
B Virat Kohli
C KL Rahul
D Jasprit Bumrah
Correct Answer:  A. Rohit Sharma
Explanation:

Rohit Sharma continues as the captain of the Indian men's Test and ODI cricket team into 2024-2025, having taken over from Virat Kohli.

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Q.4 Easy Sports and Games
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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Q.5 Easy Sports and Games
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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Q.6 Easy Sports and Games
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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Q.7 Easy Sports and Games
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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Q.8 Easy Sports and Games
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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Q.9 Easy Sports and Games
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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Q.10 Easy Sports and Games
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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