Question 1

At the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, how many gold medals did India win?

Accepted Answer

India won 22 gold medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England. India finished 4th in the overall medal tally with a total of 61 medals (22 gold, 16 silver, 23 bronze). This was a strong performance by the Indian contingent at the Games.

Question 2

India won a total of 131 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021). How many of these were gold medals?

Accepted Answer

India won 7 gold medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. This was a historic performance, with India finishing 48th in the overall medal tally. Notable gold medalists included Neeraj Chopra (javelin throw), Ravi Kumar Dahiya (wrestling), and Lovlina Borgohm (boxing). Therefore, the answer is B.

Question 3

Which Indian cricketer won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Player of the Tournament award in 2023?

Accepted Answer

Virat Kohli won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Player of the Tournament award at the 2023 Cricket World Cup held in India. He scored 765 runs in the tournament, including three centuries. Therefore, the answer is C.

Question 4

India hosted the Asian Games in which year, and in which city?

Accepted Answer

India hosted the Asian Games in 1951 in New Delhi. This was the first Asian Games ever held, making it a historic event for India and Asia. The Games were held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and other venues across Delhi. Therefore, the answer is A.

Question 5

Which cricketer received the Padma Shri award in 2023 for his contributions to Indian cricket?

Accepted Answer

Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, received the Padma Shri award in 2023. The Padma Shri is India's fourth-highest civilian honour, awarded for exceptional service in any field. Rohit Sharma was recognized for his outstanding contributions to Indian cricket as a player and leader.

Question 6

Neeraj Chopra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. In which event did he win this medal?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in athletics in the Javelin Throw (men's javelin throw) event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He threw a distance of 87.58 meters, which was an Olympic record at the time. Therefore, the answer is B.

Question 7

The Durand Cup, one of India's oldest football tournaments, was first held in which year?

Accepted Answer

The Durand Cup was first held in 1888, making it one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia. It was established by Sir Mortimer Durand, a British official in India. The tournament has been held annually (with some interruptions) since its inception and continues to be a prestigious domestic football competition in India. Therefore, the answer is D.

Question 8

Which Indian state won the Santosh Trophy (National Football Championship) in 2023?

Accepted Answer

Kerala won the Santosh Trophy in 2023, defeating West Bengal in the final. The Santosh Trophy is India's premier national football championship, established in 1941. Kerala has a strong tradition in Indian football and has won the trophy multiple times in recent years.

Question 9

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the women's 400m hurdles at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships?

Accepted Answer

Rani Rampal won the gold medal in the women's 400m hurdles at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships held in Bangkok, Thailand. This was a significant achievement for Indian athletics on the continental stage.

Question 10

Rohit Sharma became the captain of the Indian cricket team across all three formats. In which year did he become the captain of the Test cricket team?

Accepted Answer

Rohit Sharma was appointed as the captain of the Indian Test cricket team in February 2023, following Virat Kohli's resignation from the position. Rohit had already been the captain of the ODI (One Day International) and T20I (Twenty20 International) teams. His appointment as Test captain made him the captain across all three formats of international cricket. Therefore, the answer is 2023.

Question 11

In which year did India win the Thomas Cup (men's badminton world championship) for the first time in its history?

Accepted Answer

India won the Thomas Cup in 2022, defeating Indonesia 3-0 in the final held in Bangkok, Thailand. This was a historic achievement as it was India's first-ever Thomas Cup victory in the tournament's 75-year history. The team was led by Prakash Padukone as chief coach. Therefore, the answer is B.

Question 12

Neeraj Chopra won India's first Olympic gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. In which event did he achieve this historic feat?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won India's first-ever Olympic gold medal in athletics by winning the javelin throw event at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 (held in 2021). He threw a distance of 87.58 meters, which was an Olympic record at that time. Therefore, the answer is C.

Question 13

Which Indian cricketer became the first to score 50 international centuries (across all formats combined) in 2023?

Accepted Answer

Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most international centuries with 100 centuries (51 in Tests, 49 in ODIs). However, Virat Kohli became the first cricketer to reach 50 international centuries in 2023 (specifically in ODI format on November 22, 2023, against Afghanistan). Therefore, the answer is B.

Question 14

India hosted the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2011. In which city was the final match played?

Accepted Answer

The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final was played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2, 2011. India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in this match, with MS Dhoni hitting the winning six. Therefore, the answer is A.

Question 15

Mithali Raj, the legendary Indian women's cricketer, retired from international cricket in 2022. In which format did she play her final international match?

Accepted Answer

Mithali Raj played her final international match in ODI (One Day International) format on June 23, 2022, against England at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London during the ICC Women's World Cup 2022. She had already retired from Test cricket in 2014 and T20I in 2018, making ODI her last format. Therefore, the answer is B.

Question 16

In which year did India win the AFC Asian Cup in football, and which player was named the tournament's MVP?

Accepted Answer

This question tests knowledge of India's football achievements in continental tournaments. India has never won the AFC Asian Cup. India's best performance in the AFC Asian Cup was reaching the final in 1937 (when it was called the Asian Football Championship) but lost to Japan. In modern AFC Asian Cup tournaments (1956 onwards), India has not won the title. The most recent participation saw India exit in group stages. Therefore, this is a factual trap question where the premise itself is false — India has not won the AFC Asian Cup in any year.

Question 17

Which Indian badminton player won the BWF World Championships title in the women's singles category in 2019?

Accepted Answer

Pusarla V. Sindhu won the BWF World Championships in women's singles in 2019, held in Basel, Switzerland. She defeated Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the final with a score of 21-7, 21-7. This was Sindhu's first World Championships gold medal, making her only the second Indian to win a World Championships title in badminton (after Saina Nehwal who won in 2015). Therefore, the answer is Pusarla V. Sindhu.

Question 18

At the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, India won how many gold medals in total?

Accepted Answer

At the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England, India won a total of 22 gold medals. India finished 4th in the overall medal tally with 61 total medals (22 gold, 16 silver, 23 bronze). This was a strong performance for India at the Commonwealth Games, with notable gold medals in sports like weightlifting, badminton, table tennis, and athletics. Therefore, the answer is 22 gold medals.

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