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10 questions with worked solutions.
Q1. The first Indian woman to hold the Under-20 World Wrestling Championship is _________.
Answer: Antim Panghal
Antim Panghal is an Indian wrestler who became the first Indian woman to win the Under-20 World Wrestling Championship. The other options are associated with different sports or are not the correct achiever.
Q2. Which of the following is the first Indian woman Grandmaster in chess?
Answer: S Vijayalakshmi
S Vijayalakshmi is recognized as the first Indian woman Grandmaster in chess. The other options are also prominent Indian women chess players but achieved different milestones.
Q3. Who among the following is known as "Captain Cool" in Indian cricket?
Answer: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is popularly known as "Captain Cool" because of his calm temperament and composed leadership on the field. The nickname is strongly associated with him in Indian cricket.
Q4. How many players are there on each side of a Kabaddi team on the field?
Answer: 7
In kabaddi, each team has seven players on the field during play. The remaining players are substitutes. Therefore, the correct answer is 7.
Q5. Which of the following terms is not related to cricket?
Answer: Deuce
Wide ball, wicket, and no ball are all cricket terms. Deuce is a tennis term used when both players have 40 points each.
Q6. When was the Indian Hockey Federation established?
Answer: 1925
The Indian Hockey Federation was established in 1925. It was the governing body for hockey in India for many years before later administrative changes.
Q7. Which of the following was the mascot of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023?
Answer: Olly
Olly was the official mascot of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023. The mascot was inspired by the olive ridley turtle, which is closely associated with Odisha.
Q8. Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
Answer: Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra won the gold medal in the men's 10 m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal.
Q9. Which Indian sportsperson is associated with badminton?
Answer: Both B and C
Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu are both Indian badminton players. Mary Kom is a boxer, so the correct choice is the option that includes both badminton players.
Q10. Who was the first Indian to win an Olympic individual gold medal?
Answer: Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra won the gold medal in the men's 10 m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal.