IBPS PO General Awareness: Sports, Media & Finance Linkages questions with solutions

Q1. In a match of 50 overs, Team A's average runs for the first 30 overs was 4.5 runs per over, while for the remaining 20 overs the average was 5.5 runs per over. Team B chased the target and lost by 10 runs. Find the average runs per over scored by Team B, assuming Team B played all 50 overs.

1. 4.4
2. 5.2
3. 4.7
4. 5.6

Answer: 4.7

Team A scored 30 × 4.5 = 135 runs in the first 30 overs and 20 × 5.5 = 110 runs in the last 20 overs, for a total of 245. Team B lost by 10 runs, so it scored 235 runs in 50 overs, giving an average of 235/50 = 4.7 runs per over.

Q2. Where is the JRD Tata Sports Complex Stadium located?

1. Jamshedpur
2. Ranchi
3. Kolkata
4. Patna

Answer: Jamshedpur

The JRD Tata Sports Complex Stadium is located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. It is a well-known sports venue associated with Tata Steel.