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Q.121 Easy Sports and Games
Who won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023?
AIndia
BPakistan
CAustralia
DEngland
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.

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Q.122 Easy Sports and Games
Who was appointed as the captain of the Indian men's cricket team in 2024?
ARohit Sharma
BVirat Kohli
CKL Rahul
DJasprit 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.

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Q.123 Easy Sports and Games
In which year was the Indian Premier League (IPL) first launched?
A2005
B2008
C2010
D2007
Correct Answer:  B. 2008
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.

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Q.124 Easy Sports and Games
What is the maximum number of players in a standard basketball team on the court at any time?
A4
B5
C6
D7
Correct Answer:  B. 5
Explanation:

A standard basketball team has 5 players on the court at any given time - 2 guards, 2 forwards, and 1 center.

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Q.125 Easy Sports and Games
In which city was the 2024 Summer Olympics held?
AParis
BTokyo
CRio de Janeiro
DLos Angeles
Correct Answer:  A. Paris
Explanation:

The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

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Q.126 Easy Sports and Games
Which Indian athlete won a gold medal in Javelin Throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
ANeeraj Chopra
BRani Rampal
CSindhu PV
DBajrang Punia
Correct Answer:  A. Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:

Neeraj Chopra won India's only individual gold medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a throw of 87.58m in the men's javelin throw event.

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Q.127 Easy Sports and Games
In which year did India win the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup for the first time?
A1979
B1983
C1987
D1992
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.128 Easy Sports and Games
What is the standard duration of each half in field hockey?
A30 minutes
B35 minutes
C40 minutes
D45 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.129 Easy Sports and Games
In which year was the Indian Premier League (IPL) first established?
A2006
B2007
C2008
D2009
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.130 Easy Sports and Games
What is the circumference of a standard cricket ball?
A22.4 cm
B23.5 cm
C24.5 cm
D25.5 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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