Showing 391–400 of 439 questions
Q.391
Easy
Sports and Games
What is the diameter of a standard basketball hoop/ring in inches?
A
18 inches
B
20 inches
C
22 inches
D
24 inches
Correct Answer:
A. 18 inches
Explanation:
A standard basketball hoop has an inner diameter of 18 inches (45.7 cm) according to NBA and international basketball regulations.
Q.392
Medium
Sports and Games
Which Indian athlete's appointment as the national sports ambassador was announced in 2024?
A
Neeraj Chopra
B
P.V. Sindhu
C
Virat Kohli
D
Saina Nehwal
Correct Answer:
A. Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:
Neeraj Chopra was appointed as a national sports ambassador, reflecting his status as one of India's most successful Olympic athletes.
Q.393
Easy
Sports and Games
In which year did India win the Cricket World Cup for the first time?
A
1979
B
1983
C
1987
D
1996
Explanation:
India won the Cricket World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, defeating West Indies in the final at Lord's.
Q.394
Medium
Sports and Games
Who won the gold medal in women's 50m rifle 3 position shooting at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A
Anjum Moudgil
B
Elavenil Valarivan
C
Shrena Rana
D
Mehuli Ghosh
Correct Answer:
B. Elavenil Valarivan
Explanation:
Elavenil Valarivan won India's gold medal in the 50m rifle 3 position event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Q.395
Easy
Sports and Games
What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field in a standard ice hockey match?
A
5 per side
B
6 per side
C
7 per side
D
8 per side
Correct Answer:
B. 6 per side
Explanation:
In ice hockey, each team has a maximum of 6 players on the ice at a time (usually 3 forwards, 2 defensemen, and 1 goaltender).
Q.396
Medium
Sports and Games
Which Indian tennis player reached the semi-finals of the 2024 Australian Open women's doubles?
A
Sania Mirza
B
Ankita Raina
C
Rujuta Tamhankar
D
Sania Mirza with Rohan Bopanna
Correct Answer:
B. Ankita Raina
Explanation:
Ankita Raina achieved significant success in international tennis tournaments during the 2024 season, including strong performances in doubles.
Q.397
Easy
Sports and Games
In kabaddi, how many players are there on each side in a standard match?
Explanation:
In kabaddi, each side has 7 players on the field during a match, making it a key feature of this South Asian sport.
Q.398
Medium
Sports and Games
Which country won the Thomas Cup (men's badminton world championship) in 2024?
A
China
B
Indonesia
C
India
D
Malaysia
Correct Answer:
B. Indonesia
Explanation:
Indonesia won the Thomas Cup in 2024, defeating South Korea in the final.
Q.399
Medium
Sports and Games
What is the standard weight of a shot put used in men's track and field competitions?
A
7 kg
B
7.26 kg
C
8 kg
D
9 kg
Correct Answer:
B. 7.26 kg
Explanation:
The standard weight of a men's shot put in international athletics is 7.26 kilograms (16 pounds).
Q.400
Medium
Sports and Games
Who became India's first individual gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A
Neeraj Chopra
B
Mirabai Chanu
C
Raj Kumar
D
Swapna Barman
Correct Answer:
A. Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:
Neeraj Chopra won India's first individual gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the men's javelin throw with a distance of 89.45m.
