Sports and Games
Q.11
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.
Q.12
Medium
How many times has India hosted the Cricket World Cup as of 2024?
Explanation:
India has hosted the Cricket World Cup three times: 1987 (co-hosted with Pakistan), 1996, and 2023.
Q.13
Medium
Which athlete won the Khel Ratna Award (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award) 2024 in Olympics-related sports?
A Neeraj Chopra
B Vinesh Phogat
C Arjun Erajpati
D Rani Rampal
Correct Answer:
A. Neeraj Chopra Explanation:
Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for his exceptional performance in javelin throw.
Q.14
Medium
In which sport did India win the Thomas Cup title in 2022?
A Badminton
B Hockey
C Volleyball
D Badminton Mixed Team
Correct Answer:
A. Badminton Explanation:
India won the Thomas Cup (men's badminton team championship) in 2022, defeating Indonesia in the final. This was India's first Thomas Cup title.
Q.15
Medium
Which cricketer was appointed as the captain of Team India for T20 International cricket in 2024?
A Rohit Sharma
B Suryakumar Yadav
C Hardik Pandya
D KL 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.
Q.16
Easy
What is the maximum number of players in a standard basketball team on the court at any time?
Explanation:
A standard basketball team has 5 players on the court at any given time - 2 guards, 2 forwards, and 1 center.
Q.17
Medium
Who won the Men's Singles at the French Open 2024?
A Jannik Sinner
B Carlos Alcaraz
C Novak Djokovic
D Rafael Nadal
Correct Answer:
B. Carlos Alcaraz Explanation:
Carlos Alcaraz won the French Open 2024 men's singles title, defeating Jannik Sinner in the final.
Q.18
Hard
Which Indian wrestler became the first from India to win an individual Olympic gold in wrestling since independence?
A Yogeshwar Dutt
B Sushil Kumar
C Khashaba Jadhav
D Vinesh Phogat
Correct Answer:
C. Khashaba Jadhav Explanation:
Khashaba Jadhav won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. However, Sushil Kumar and others have since won Olympic medals.
Q.19
Easy
In which city was the 2024 Summer Olympics held?
A Paris
B Tokyo
C Rio de Janeiro
D Los Angeles
Explanation:
The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Q.20
Easy
Which Indian athlete won a gold medal in Javelin Throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
A Neeraj Chopra
B Rani Rampal
C Sindhu PV
D Bajrang 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.
