Q.341
Easy
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.
Q.342
Easy
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.
Q.343
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.344
Easy
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.
Q.345
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.346
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.347
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.348
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.349
Easy
In which year was the Indian Premier League (IPL) first launched?
A
2005
B
2008
C
2010
D
2007
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.
Q.350
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.
