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Q.21 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.22 Medium Sports and Games
Which Indian boxer was appointed as the flag bearer for India at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony?
A Nikhat Zareen
B Neeraj Chopra
C Lovlina Borgohain
D Vinesh Phogat
Correct Answer:  B. Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:

Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic javelin champion, was chosen as India's flag bearer for the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.

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Q.23 Medium Sports and Games
In which sport is the Ramanathan Krishnan Trophy awarded in India?
A Table Tennis
B Tennis
C Badminton
D Squash
Correct Answer:  B. Tennis
Explanation:

The Ramanathan Krishnan Trophy is awarded in Tennis. Ramanathan Krishnan was a legendary Indian tennis player who represented India in four consecutive Davis Cups.

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Q.24 Medium Sports and Games
Which Indian cricketer became the fastest to score 1000 ODI runs in 2024?
A Yashasvi Jaiswal
B Shubman Gill
C Sanju Samson
D Ishan Kishan
Correct Answer:  A. Yashasvi Jaiswal
Explanation:

Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved this milestone as the fastest Indian to reach 1000 ODI runs in 2024, showcasing his exceptional talent in limited-overs cricket.

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Q.25 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.26 Medium Sports and Games
Who won the 2024 Wimbledon Men's Singles title?
A Novak Djokovic
B Carlos Alcaraz
C Jannik Sinner
D Daniil Medvedev
Correct Answer:  B. Carlos Alcaraz
Explanation:

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon title in 2024, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.

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Q.27 Medium Sports and Games
Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the 20km race walk at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A Priyanka Goswami
B K.T. Irfan
C Rahul Hooda
D Suraj Pansingh
Correct Answer:  C. Rahul Hooda
Explanation:

Rahul Hooda won India's first gold medal in race walk at the Olympics in the men's 20km race walk event at Paris 2024.

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Q.28 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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Q.29 Medium Sports and Games
Which Indian badminton player won a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the women's singles category?
A Saina Nehwal
B P.V. Sindhu
C Aarav Chopra
D Ashmita Chaliha
Correct Answer:  B. P.V. Sindhu
Explanation:

P.V. Sindhu won a bronze medal in the women's singles badminton event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, continuing her legacy of Olympic medals.

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Q.30 Easy Sports and Games
What is the circumference of a standard cricket ball?
A 22.4 cm
B 23.5 cm
C 24.5 cm
D 25.5 cm
Correct Answer:  A. 22.4 cm
Explanation:

A standard cricket ball has a circumference of 22.4 to 22.9 cm according to International Cricket Council regulations.

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