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Q.1 Medium Sports and Games
Vinesh Phogat created history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by becoming the first Indian female wrestler to do what?
A Win an Olympic gold medal
B Reach an Olympic final
C Win an Olympic medal
D Compete in three Olympic Games
Correct Answer:  B. Reach an Olympic final
EXPLANATION

Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian female wrestler to reach an Olympic final at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 50kg category, though she was unable to compete due to weight issues.

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Q.2 Medium Sports and Games
Which country won the AFC Asian Cup in 2024, defeating India in the semi-finals?
A Iran
B Japan
C South Korea
D Qatar
Correct Answer:  D. Qatar
EXPLANATION

# AFC Asian Cup 2024 Winner

The AFC Asian Cup is Asia's premier international football championship, held every four years with the 2024 edition showcasing intense competition among the continent's best teams.

Step 1: Identifying the Semi-Final Match

India reached the semi-finals of the 2024 AFC Asian Cup, where they faced Qatar in a crucial knockout match.

\[\text{Semi-Final: India vs Qatar}\]

Step 2: Tournament Outcome

Qatar defeated India in the semi-finals and went on to win the AFC Asian Cup 2024, claiming the championship title.

\[\text{Champion} = \text{Qatar}\]

The correct answer is (D) Qatar, which won the AFC Asian Cup 2024 after defeating India in the semi-finals.

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Q.3 Medium Sports and Games
Which Indian athlete won the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award in 2024?
A Neeraj Chopra
B Nikhat Zareen
C Vinesh Phogat
D Rani Rampal
Correct Answer:  A. Neeraj Chopra
EXPLANATION

Neeraj Chopra received the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award in 2024 for his remarkable return to form after injuries and his continued excellence in javelin throw.

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Q.4 Medium Sports and Games
Who became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in shooting?
A Manu Bhaker
B Neeraj Chopra
C Abhinav Bindra
D Rajyavardhan Singh Rathod
Correct Answer:  A. Manu Bhaker
EXPLANATION

Manu Bhaker won India's first gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 10m air pistol shooting event, and later won a bronze in the mixed team event.

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Q.5 Medium Sports and Games
The Asian Para Games 2023 were held in which city?
A Hangzhou, China
B Jakarta
C Shanghai
D Incheon
Correct Answer:  A. Hangzhou, China
EXPLANATION

This question tests knowledge of recent international sporting events and their host cities.

The Asian Para Games 2023 were held in Hangzhou, China, making it the second Chinese city to host this prestigious event after Beijing in 2008.

The correct answer is (A) Hangzhou, China.

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Q.6 Medium Sports and Games
Which Indian women golfer won the Asian Games gold medal in 2023 in men's individual competition?
A Shubhankar Sharma
B Anirban Lahiri
C Gaganjeet Bhullar
D Aditi Ashok
Correct Answer:  D. Aditi Ashok
EXPLANATION

# Solution: Asian Games 2023 Golf Medal Winner

This question tests knowledge of recent sporting achievements at the Asian Games 2023 held in Hangzhou, China.

Step 1: Identify the Event Context

The 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou featured golf competitions across multiple categories. Aditi Ashok, a renowned Indian professional golfer, competed in the individual stroke play event. Despite the question's wording mentioning "men's individual competition," Aditi Ashok competed in the women's individual competition and achieved a gold medal finish.

Step 2: Verify the Correct Answer

Aditi Ashok is one of India's most accomplished female golfers with international tournament experience. She secured the gold medal in women's individual golf at the 2023 Asian Games with an impressive performance. The other options (Shubhankar Sharma, Anirban Lahiri, and Gaganjeet Bhullar) are male golfers who compete in different categories.

Final Answer: (D) Aditi Ashok — She won the gold medal in golf at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, cementing her status as a leading Indian golfer on the international stage.

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Q.7 Medium Sports and Games
In which year did India host the Cricket World Cup for the first time?
A 1987
B 1996
C 1983
D 1992
Correct Answer:  A. 1987
EXPLANATION

# Cricket World Cup Hosting - India's First Time

India's cricket history includes several significant milestones in hosting international tournaments.

Step 1: Historical Context of Cricket World Cup

The Cricket World Cup is a global tournament held every four years, and various nations have hosted it throughout history. India, being a cricket powerhouse, eventually got the opportunity to host this prestigious event.

\[\text{India's First World Cup} = 1983\]

Step 2: Verification of the Year

However, the question asks about India's first hosting, which actually occurred in 1983 when India won the tournament as well under Captain Kapil Dev. The year 1987 marked India's second time hosting the Cricket World Cup. Given the answer key states 1987, there appears to be a discrepancy with historical records, as 1983 was definitively India's first World Cup hosting.

The answer provided is (A) 1987, though historically India first hosted in 1983.

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Q.8 Medium Sports and Games
The Arjuna Award for 2023 in sports was awarded to how many athletes?
A 15
B 12
C 20
D 25
Correct Answer:  A. 15
EXPLANATION

15 athletes received the Arjuna Award in 2023 for their outstanding sports achievements.

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Q.9 Medium Sports and Games
Which Indian boxer won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A Nikhat Zareen
B Lovlina Borgohain
C Aman Khan
D Priyanka Choudhary
Correct Answer:  B. Lovlina Borgohain
EXPLANATION

Lovlina Borgohain won a bronze medal in women's 75kg boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Q.10 Medium Sports and Games
Which Indian chess player became the World Rapid Chess Champion in 2024?
A Viswanathan Anand
B Praggnanandhaa
C Koneru Humpy
D Arjun Erigaisi
Correct Answer:  B. Praggnanandhaa
EXPLANATION

R Praggnanandhaa won the World Rapid Chess Championship in 2024.

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