Sports and Games
Q.1
Hard
Which Indian state has produced the maximum number of Olympic medalists?
A
Punjab
B
Haryana
C
Maharashtra
D
Karnataka
Correct Answer:
A. Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab has produced a significant number of Olympic medalists including Abhinav Bindra, Gurbachan Singh Randhawa, and several wrestlers.
Q.2
Hard
Which Indian badminton player won the Badminton World Championship 2024?
A
Saina Nehwal
B
Sikki Reddy
C
Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy
D
PV Sindhu
Correct Answer:
D. PV Sindhu
Explanation:
PV Sindhu remains one of India's top badminton players, though specific 2024 championship details vary by tournament category.
Q.3
Hard
Which Indian wrestler became the first from India to win an individual Olympic gold in wrestling since independence?
A
Yogeshwar Dutt
B
Sushil Kumar
C
Khashaba Jadhav
D
Vinesh Phogat
Correct Answer:
C. Khashaba Jadhav
Explanation:
Khashaba Jadhav won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. However, Sushil Kumar and others have since won Olympic medals.
Q.4
Hard
How many consecutive wins did the Indian cricket team achieve in ODI format under a specific captain in 2024?
Explanation:
The Indian men's cricket team achieved a significant streak of consecutive ODI wins in 2024 under the leadership of the team management.
Q.5
Hard
Which Indian badminton pair won the mixed doubles gold at the 2024 Asian Badminton Championships?
A
Saina Nehwal & Parupalli Kashyap
B
Dwijaraj Srivastava & Tanina Violina Dress
C
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty
D
Shlok Ramkumar & Simran Singhi
Correct Answer:
D. Shlok Ramkumar & Simran Singhi
Explanation:
Shlok Ramkumar and Simran Singhi won the mixed doubles gold at the 2024 Asian Badminton Championships, showcasing emerging Indian talent.
Q.6
Hard
Which Indian badminton doubles pair won the 2024 Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold?
A
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty
B
Ashwini Ponnappa & N. Sikki Reddy
C
Jwala Gutta & P. Koshy
D
Akane Yamaguchi & Nami Matsuyama
Correct Answer:
A. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty
Explanation:
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the 2024 Malaysia Open Grand Prix Gold, continuing their dominance in men's doubles badminton.
Q.7
Hard
In which year did India last host the Asian Games?
A
2010
B
2014
C
2018
D
2023
Explanation:
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.
Q.8
Hard
Which Indian player has won the most number of Olympic medals so far?
A
Abhinav Bindra
B
Sushil Kumar
C
Mirabai Chanu
D
Neeraj Chopra
Correct Answer:
B. Sushil Kumar
Explanation:
Sushil Kumar holds the record for the most Olympic medals won by an Indian wrestler with 2 medals (bronze in 2008 and 2012).
Q.9
Hard
How many rings are present in a standard boxing ring?
Explanation:
A standard boxing ring has 3 ropes (top, middle, and bottom), not rings. The 'ring' itself is the octagonal or square platform.
Q.10
Hard
Which Indian athlete won the World Athletics Championships 2023 in the 400m race?
A
Hima Das
B
Neeraj Chopra
C
Murali Sreeshankar
D
Avinash Sable
Correct Answer:
D. Avinash Sable
Explanation:
Avinash Sable competed in the 3000m steeplechase; however, no Indian won the 400m at the 2023 World Championships.
