Sports, Games & Awards

Question 1

The highest award in Indian sports is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna — Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (formerly Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna) is India's highest sports honour.‌​‍

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Arjuna Award

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Dronacharya Award

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Dhyan Chand Award

Question 2

The Olympic Games are held every:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 years — Summer Olympics are held every 4 years. ‌​‍Winter Olympics also every 4 years (offset by 2).

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2 years

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3 years

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5 years

Question 3

The 2024 Olympic Games were held in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paris — Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics. ‌​‍Tokyo hosted 2020 (held 2021). LA will host 2028.

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Tokyo

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Los Angeles

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London

Question 4

Cricket World Cup 2023 was held in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India — India hosted the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Australia won the final against India.‌​‍

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England

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Australia

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South Africa

Question 5

Dronacharya Award is given to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Best coach — Dronacharya Award is for outstanding coaches who have trained medal-winning athletes.‌​‍

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Best sportsperson

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Best referee

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Best sports journalist

Question 6

The Arjuna Award is given for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Outstanding sports performance — Arjuna Award recognises outstanding sporting achievement over a period of 4 years.‌​‍

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Best coach

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Lifetime contribution

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Sports commentary

Question 7

FIFA World Cup 2022 was won by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Argentina — Argentina won FIFA 2022 in Qatar, defeating France in the final. ‌​‍Lionel Messi was Player of the Tournament.

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Brazil

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France

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Germany

Question 8

The 'Father of Indian Cricket' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ranjitsinhji — Ranjitsinhji (K.S. ‌​‍Ranjitsinhji) is considered the Father of Indian Cricket. C.K. ‌​‍Nayudu was India's first Test captain.

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Sachin Tendulkar

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Sunil Gavaskar

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C.K. Nayudu

Question 9

Milkha Singh was known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Flying Sikh — Milkha Singh was called the 'Flying Sikh' for his sprinting achievements (400m).‌​‍

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Golden Girl

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Blade Runner

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Lightning Bolt

Question 10

P.T. Usha is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Athletics — P.T. ‌​‍Usha ('Payyoli Express') is one of India's greatest athletes, famous for track events.

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Cricket

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Badminton

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Hockey

Question 11

The Davis Cup is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tennis — Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis.‌​‍

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Football

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Cricket

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Golf

Question 12

Vishwanathan Anand is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chess — Vishwanathan Anand is a World Chess Champion from India (multiple times).‌​‍

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Tennis

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Cricket

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Badminton

Question 13

Thomas Cup is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Badminton — Thomas Cup is the world championship for men's badminton teams. ‌​‍India won it in 2022.

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Football

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Hockey

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Table Tennis

Question 14

The first Indian to win an Olympic gold in individual event was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abhinav Bindra — Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold (shooting, 10m air rifle) at Beijing 2008.‌​‍

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P.T. Usha

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Mary Kom

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Neeraj Chopra

Question 15

Neeraj Chopra won Olympic gold in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Javelin Throw — Neeraj Chopra won gold in Javelin Throw at Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held 2021).‌​‍

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Shot Put

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Discus Throw

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Hammer Throw

Sports, Games & Awards