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Q1. Strict regulation of cricket ball weight and size in international games ensures:
Answer: Consistent bounce, swing, and equity on uniform pitches
Standardizing the cricket ball’s weight and size helps maintain similar behavior in play, such as bounce and swing. This supports fairness and consistency across matches and pitches.
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Both statements describe the outcome of the 61st National Chess Championship correctly. Karthik Venkataraman won the title in Gurgaon, and Neelash Saha finished second after a tiebreak-related result involving Ganguly.
Q3. Who won India’s inaugural Paralympic archery gold at Paris 2024?
Answer: Harvinder Singh
Harvinder Singh won India's first Paralympic archery gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The other options are associated with different events or sports.
Q4. At the 1980 Moscow Olympics, what was the score in India's men's hockey final?
Answer: 4 – 3
India won the men's hockey gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics by defeating Spain 4–3 in the final. This is a well-known achievement in Indian sports history.
Q5. Who won the national record in the men's 10,000 m event at the National Athletics Meet 2024?
Answer: Gulveer Singh
Gulveer Singh is a prominent Indian long-distance runner. He set the national record in the men's 10,000 m event at the National Athletics Meet 2024.
Answer: Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
The National Sports Awards do recognize excellence in sports, and they are awarded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. However, the fact that the Ministry awards them does not explain why they are given.
Answer: Both 1 and 2 are correct
In Taekwondo, a black belt generally indicates advanced proficiency. Also, competitions are conducted with a safety zone around the contest area to protect players and officials.
Q8. Which of the following statements about the 2022 SAFF Championship final is correct?
Answer: India defeated Nepal in Malé.
The 2022 SAFF Championship final was played in Malé, Maldives, where India defeated Nepal. The other cities listed were not the venue of the final.
Q9. Who scored the highest number of goals for India in the 1952 Helsinki Olympic hockey final?
Answer: Balbir Singh Sr.
Balbir Singh Sr. scored the highest number of goals for India in the 1952 Helsinki Olympic hockey final. He was a key player in India’s dominant hockey era.
Q10. Which of the following statements about football rules is correct?
Answer: A player is sent off for receiving two yellow cards.
In football, a player who receives two yellow cards in a match is sent off and shown a red card. The other statements are incorrect because goalkeepers can handle the ball in their penalty area, offside is not judged only on forward passes, and corner kicks are taken from the corner arc.
Q11. In which Olympic Games did Vijender Singh win India's first-ever Olympic medal in boxing?
Answer: 2008 Beijing
Vijender Singh won a bronze medal in boxing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It was India's first Olympic medal in boxing.
Q12. The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is located in:
Answer: Patiala
The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is located in Patiala, Punjab. It is India’s premier sports coaching and training institute.
Q13. Which of the following terms in athletics is correctly matched?
Answer: Fosbury Flop – High Jump
Fosbury Flop is the correct technique used in the high jump. The other pairs are incorrect because steeplechase is a distance race, baton exchange belongs to relay races, and lane infringement is a track rule, not chess.
Q14. The Ranji Trophy is named after:
Answer: Ranjitsinhji of Nawanagar
The Ranji Trophy is India’s premier domestic first-class cricket championship. It is named after Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, the famous cricketer of Nawanagar.
Q15. Which of the following statements about backstroke swimming technique is correct?
Answer: Arms move alternately in a continuous circular motion
In backstroke, the swimmer lies on the back and uses alternating arm movements in a continuous circular motion. The face is upward, and kicking is continuous rather than only during turns.
Q16. Who was the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Asian Games in athletics?
Answer: Kamaljeet Sandhu
Kamaljeet Sandhu was the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal in athletics. She achieved this historic feat in the 1970 Asian Games. The other athletes are also notable, but not for this first milestone.
Q17. In cricket, what does the term 'maiden over' mean?
Answer: Over with no runs conceded
A maiden over means the bowler concedes no runs in that over. It is a standard cricket term used to indicate a very economical over.
Answer: Both A and R are true and R explains A
In relay races, athletes must follow lane rules during baton exchange. Crossing into another lane is a violation and can cause disqualification even if the team finishes first. Thus, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason explains the assertion.
Q19. The Santosh Trophy is associated with which sport?
Answer: Football
The Santosh Trophy is an Indian national football championship contested by state teams and government institutions. Hence, it is associated with football.
Q20. The 2023 Asian Games were officially hosted in which city?
Answer: Hangzhou
The 2023 Asian Games were officially held in Hangzhou, China. Although scheduled for 2022, they were postponed and conducted in 2023.
Q21. In which year was the Sports Authority of India (SAI) established?
Answer: 1984
The Sports Authority of India was established in 1984. It was created to promote sports development and manage sports infrastructure in India.
Answer: Shooting
Abhinav Bindra won India’s first individual Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in shooting. He achieved this in the 10m air rifle event.
Answer: Both 1 and 2 are correct
Weightlifting was included as a medal sport, so medals from it counted toward the states’ overall tally. The statement that only men’s events were held is incorrect because National Games include both men’s and women’s categories.
Q24. Mary Kom became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in which sporting discipline?
Answer: Boxing
Mary Kom won an Olympic bronze medal in boxing at the 2012 London Olympics. She is widely known as one of India’s greatest boxers. Therefore, the correct answer is Boxing.
Q25. Who was the first Indian woman badminton player to win an individual Olympic medal?
Answer: Saina Nehwal
Saina Nehwal won the bronze medal in women's singles badminton at the 2012 London Olympics. This made her the first Indian woman badminton player to win an individual Olympic medal.
Q26. What is the standard distance of a marathon race?
Answer: 42.195 km
The standard marathon distance is 42.195 km, fixed by international athletics rules. The other options correspond to shorter or different race distances.
Answer: It was hosted at Adidas Arena, Paris, from August 25 to 31, 2025, as the BWF World Championships.
The BWF World Championships 2025 were scheduled to be held at Adidas Arena, Paris, from August 25 to 31, 2025. The other options mention incorrect venues, dates, or tournament categories.
Answer: Both 1 and 2 are correct
The Asian Games are governed by the Olympic Council of Asia. They are held once every four years, so both statements are correct.
Q29. India’s first individual Olympic gold medal in athletics was won in:
Answer: Tokyo Olympics
Neeraj Chopra won India’s first individual Olympic gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics. This was a historic achievement in Indian sports history.
Q30. In athletics, the term “foul line” is commonly associated with:
Answer: Shot put
The foul line is associated with shot put because the throw must be made without crossing the boundary. Crossing the line or circle results in a foul.
Q31. The National Games 2022 in India were hosted by:
Answer: Gujarat
The 36th National Games in India were hosted by Gujarat in 2022. The event was conducted across several venues in the state.
Q32. In which Olympics did Abhinav Bindra participate before winning gold in 2008?
Answer: Athens Olympics
Abhinav Bindra participated in the 2004 Athens Olympics before winning gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The question asks for the Olympics he took part in before his gold medal win.
Q33. Which rule in badminton relates to a rally being replayed due to interruption?
Answer: Let
In badminton, a let is called when a rally is interrupted and must be replayed. A fault is an error, while smash and drive are strokes.
Q34. In which year was the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) founded?
Answer: 1928
The BCCI was founded in 1928. It is the national governing body for cricket in India and was formed before India played its first Test match in 1932.
Answer: Both 1 and 2 are correct
The National Games are organized under the Indian Olympic Association and feature multiple sports disciplines. Therefore, both statements are correct.
Answer: Only 1 is correct
In taekwondo, the contest area is generally square-shaped, so statement 1 is correct. The red competitor is not necessarily announced before the blue competitor as a rule, so statement 2 is incorrect. Therefore, only 1 is correct.
Answer: Archery and canoe slalom
At the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, archery and canoe slalom were initially included as demonstration events and later upgraded to official medal sports. This kind of question tests current sports affairs. The other pairs do not match the stated progression.
Answer: Both
In long jump, the take-off board is placed before the sand pit, and the landing area is filled with soft sand for safe landing. Both statements are correct. Hence, the answer is Both.
Q39. What is the official height of a badminton net at the center?
Answer: 1.524 m
In badminton, the net is set at 1.524 m at the center. This is the standard official measurement used in the game.
Q40. Which pair is correctly matched? 1. Neeraj Chopra — Javelin 2. Mirabai Chanu — Weightlifting
Answer: Both
Neeraj Chopra is associated with javelin throw, and Mirabai Chanu is associated with weightlifting. Hence, both statements are correct.
Q41. As per international standards, the weight of a table tennis ball is:
Answer: 2.7 g
According to international table tennis standards, the ball weighs 2.7 grams. This is the official specification used in competitions.
Q42. Standard athletics tracks mark each lane with lines of:
Answer: 5 cm
Standard athletics track lane lines are 5 cm wide. This is the commonly accepted specification for track markings.
Answer: Rithvik Sanjeevi and Tanvi Patri
The 87th Senior National Badminton Championships 2025 in Vijayawada saw Rithvik Sanjeevi win the men’s singles title and Tanvi Patri win the women’s singles title. Hence, that pair is correct.
Q44. Neeraj Chopra won his first Olympic gold medal in:
Answer: Tokyo 2020
Neeraj Chopra won India’s first Olympic gold in athletics at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in men’s javelin throw. This was a landmark achievement for Indian sports.
Q45. In boxing, a bout may be stopped if:
Answer: The referee declares technical knockout
A boxing bout may be stopped when the referee declares a technical knockout. This happens if a boxer is unable to continue safely or is being outclassed.
Answer: Only 1 is correct
The first South Asian Games were held in Kathmandu in 1984, so statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because Sri Lanka has hosted the Games, so the correct option is Only 1 is correct.
Q47. What is the total distance of a standard 4 × 100 metre relay race?
Answer: 400 metres
In a 4 × 100 metre relay, four runners each cover 100 metres. So the total distance covered is 400 metres.
Q48. Which Indian para-athlete won gold in men’s javelin throw (F64 category) at the Tokyo Paralympics?
Answer: Sumit Antil
Sumit Antil won the gold medal in men’s javelin throw F64 at the Tokyo Paralympics and also set a world record. The other options are associated with different para-events or achievements.
Q49. Which of the following statements regarding volleyball court specifications is correct?
Answer: The court measures 18 m by 9 m
A standard volleyball court measures 18 m by 9 m. The other statements are incorrect because the men's net height is 2.43 m, the attack line is 3 m from the net, and the ball circumference is within a specified range, not above 75 cm.
Q50. Who secured India’s medal in men’s 57 kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Answer: Aman Sehrawat
Aman Sehrawat won India’s medal in the men’s 57 kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He became one of the notable Indian medalists in wrestling at the Games.