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Q.171 Medium Sports and Games
Which cricketer was appointed as the captain of Team India for T20 International cricket in 2024?
ARohit Sharma
BSuryakumar Yadav
CHardik Pandya
DKL Rahul
Correct Answer:  A. Rohit Sharma
Explanation:

Rohit Sharma was appointed as the T20I captain after the 2023 World Cup, replacing Virat Kohli who stepped down.

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Q.172 Medium Sports and Games
Who won the Men's Singles at the French Open 2024?
AJannik Sinner
BCarlos Alcaraz
CNovak Djokovic
DRafael Nadal
Correct Answer:  B. Carlos Alcaraz
Explanation:

# French Open 2024 Men's Singles Winner

This question tests knowledge of recent major tennis tournament outcomes.

Step 1: Identify the Tournament and Year

The French Open 2024 (Roland Garros) is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, held annually in Paris during late May and early June.

Step 2: Recall the Men's Singles Champion

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the French Open 2024, claiming his second Grand Slam title and demonstrating his rise as a top player in professional tennis.

Answer: (B) Carlos Alcaraz

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Q.173 Medium Sports and Games
Which Indian boxer was appointed as the flag bearer for India at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony?
ANikhat Zareen
BNeeraj Chopra
CLovlina Borgohain
DVinesh 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.174 Medium Sports and Games
In which sport is the Ramanathan Krishnan Trophy awarded in India?
ATable Tennis
BTennis
CBadminton
DSquash
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.175 Medium Sports and Games
Which Indian cricketer became the fastest to score 1000 ODI runs in 2024?
AYashasvi Jaiswal
BShubman Gill
CSanju Samson
DSai Sudharsan
Correct Answer:  D. Sai Sudharsan
Explanation:

# Solution: Fastest to Score 1000 ODI Runs in 2024

This question tests knowledge of recent cricket milestones achieved by Indian batsmen in One Day International format during 2024.

Step 1: Identify the Achievement

Sai Sudharsan became the fastest Indian cricketer to reach 1000 ODI runs in 2024, accomplishing this milestone in just 19 matches. This remarkable record surpassed the previous Indian benchmarks set by other opening batsmen and middle-order players.

Step 2: Verify Against Other Options

While Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Sanju Samson are all talented Indian batsmen who have been performing well in ODI cricket, none of them achieved the 1000-run milestone as quickly as Sai Sudharsan did in 2024. Sai Sudharsan's consistent performances and aggressive batting approach enabled him to reach this target in the fewest number of matches.

[Final Answer: (D) Sai Sudharsan]

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Q.176 Medium Sports and Games
Who won the 2024 Wimbledon Men's Singles title?
ANovak Djokovic
BCarlos Alcaraz
CJannik Sinner
DDaniil 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.177 Medium Sports and Games
who won a gold medal at the Asian Race Walking Championships in 2023, but not at the 2024 Paris Olympics
APriyanka Goswami
BK.T. Irfan
CRahul Hooda
DAkshdeep Singh
Correct Answer:  D. Akshdeep Singh
Explanation:

# Solution: Asian Race Walking Championships 2023 vs Paris Olympics 2024

This question requires identifying an athlete who achieved success at one major competition but not at another.

Step 1: Verify 2023 Asian Race Walking Championships Performance

Akshdeep Singh won a gold medal in the race walking event at the 2023 Asian Race Walking Championships held in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, competing in his category with strong performance.

\[\text{2023 Asian Championships} = \text{Gold Medal} \checkmark\]

Step 2: Verify 2024 Paris Olympics Participation and Results

Akshdeep Singh did not compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics, despite his gold medal achievement at the 2023 Asian championships. Other athletes like Priyanka Goswami and K.T. Irfan represented India in race walking events at Paris 2024.

\[\text{2024 Paris Olympics} = \text{Did Not Participate} \checkmark\]

Final Answer: (D) Akshdeep Singh — He won gold at the 2023 Asian Race Walking Championships but did not participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics, making him the correct answer to this question.

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Q.178 Medium Sports and Games
Which Indian badminton player won a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the women's singles category?
ASaina Nehwal
BP.V. Sindhu
CAarav Chopra
DAshmita 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.179 Medium Sports and Games
Which tennis player won the Australian Open Men's Singles title in 2024?
AJannik Sinner
BNovak Djokovic
CDaniil Medvedev
DCarlos Alcaraz
Correct Answer:  A. Jannik Sinner
Explanation:

Jannik Sinner won the 2024 Australian Open Men's Singles title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.

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Q.180 Medium Sports and Games
In 2024, who was appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team?
ARahul Dravid
BGautam Gambhir
CRavi Shastri
DAnil Kumble
Correct Answer:  B. Gautam Gambhir
Explanation:

Gautam Gambhir was appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team in 2024, succeeding Rahul Dravid.

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