Question 1

Which of the following recipients was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2021?

Accepted Answer

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Vallabhbhai Patel, and Madan Mohan Malaviya were posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2021. The question tests knowledge of specific Bharat Ratna recipients and the year of award. Option B (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose) is correct as he was one of the three recipients in 2021. Option A (Rajendra Prasad) received it in 1962, Option C (B.R. Ambedkar) in 1990, and Option D (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel) in 2021 but the question asks for a single correct answer from the 2021 awardees.

Question 2

In which year did India host the Asian Games, and which city was the host?

Accepted Answer

India hosted the Asian Games in 2023 in New Delhi. The question tests knowledge of recent major sporting events hosted by India. Option A is correct as Delhi hosted the Asian Games in 2023. Option B refers to 1982 when Delhi previously hosted the Asian Games, Option C incorrectly names Mumbai as the 2023 host, and Option D incorrectly states 2022 as the year.

Question 3

Who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2022 for contributions to literature?

Accepted Answer

Sudha Murty was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2022 for her contributions to literature and social work. The question tests knowledge of specific Padma award recipients in a particular year and category. Option C is correct. Option A (Amitav Ghosh) received Padma Vibhushan in 2015, Option B (Khushwant Singh) received it in 2007, and Option D (Arundhati Roy) has not received the Padma Vibhushan.

Question 4

Which Indian athlete won the Olympic gold medal in badminton at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021)?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won the Olympic gold medal in javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021), not badminton. However, the question specifically asks about badminton. P.V. Sindhu won a bronze medal in badminton (women's singles) at Tokyo 2020. The correct answer is that no Indian won gold in badminton at Tokyo 2020. Option A (Neeraj Chopra) won gold but in javelin, not badminton. Option B (P.V. Sindhu) won bronze in badminton. Option C (Saina Nehwal) did not medal at Tokyo 2020. Option D is the correct answer indicating no gold was won in badminton.

Question 5

The Durand Cup, one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia, is contested between which two nations primarily?

Accepted Answer

The Durand Cup is a football tournament primarily contested between India and Afghanistan, though it has evolved to include other nations. However, historically and traditionally, it is most associated with India. The question tests knowledge of major sporting tournaments and their primary participants. Option B is correct as India is the primary nation associated with the Durand Cup. Option A (India-Pakistan) is incorrect as Pakistan is not the primary participant in Durand Cup. Option C (India-Bangladesh) is incorrect. Option D (Afghanistan-Pakistan) is incorrect.

Question 6

Which of the following Indian athletes won the gold medal in the men's 400m hurdles at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won India's first individual gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021) with a javelin throw of 87.58 meters. However, no Indian athlete won gold in the men's 400m hurdles at Tokyo 2020. Avinash Sable competed in the 3000m steeplechase but did not win gold. This question tests knowledge of India's Olympic medal winners and specific events.

Question 7

In which year did Sachin Tendulkar receive the Bharat Ratna award?

Accepted Answer

Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2014, making him the youngest recipient at that time and the first sportsperson to receive India's highest civilian honor. This is a static fact about one of India's most prestigious awards and its recipients.

Question 8

Which Indian state has won the Santosh Trophy (National Football Championship) the maximum number of times?

Accepted Answer

Kerala has won the Santosh Trophy 14 times, the most by any Indian state. The Santosh Trophy is India's premier domestic football championship and has been held since 1941. Kerala's dominance in Indian football is reflected in their record number of victories in this tournament.

Question 9

Who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2023 for contributions to literature?

Accepted Answer

This question tests knowledge of recent Padma award recipients. However, due to the dynamic nature of annual award announcements and the requirement for factual certainty, specific 2023 Padma Vibhushan recipients in literature require verification against official government sources. For NDA exam purposes, students should refer to the official President's website for Padma Award announcements.

Question 10

The Durand Cup, India's premier football tournament, was first held in which year?

Accepted Answer

The Durand Cup, one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia, was first held in 1888. It was established by Sir Mortimer Durand, a British diplomat, and has been held annually (with some interruptions) since then. This is a static historical fact about Indian sports.

Question 11

Which Indian state has won the Santosh Trophy (National Football Championship) the maximum number of times as of 2023?

Accepted Answer

West Bengal has won the Santosh Trophy the maximum number of times in the history of the tournament. West Bengal has won the championship 16 times, making it the most successful state in this prestigious national football competition. The Santosh Trophy, established in 1941, is one of India's oldest and most important domestic football tournaments, and West Bengal's dominance reflects the state's strong football tradition.

Question 12

Which of the following recipients was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2021, becoming the first recipient of this award in that calendar year?

Accepted Answer

Dilip Kumar, the legendary actor and filmmaker, was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2021. He was conferred this honour posthumously on 7 April 2021, making him the first Bharat Ratna recipient of that year. The other recipients in 2021 were Lata Mangeshkar and Hari Prasad Chaurasia, but Dilip Kumar received the announcement first chronologically in the award cycle.

Question 13

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, setting a new national record?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021) with a throw of 87.58 metres, creating a new national record. This was India's first individual gold medal in an Olympic track and field event. Therefore, answer is A.

Question 14

In which year did Sachin Tendulkar receive the Bharat Ratna award?

Accepted Answer

Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2014, making him the youngest recipient at that time and the first sportsperson to receive India's highest civilian honour. Therefore, answer is C.

Question 15

Which Indian state has won the Santosh Trophy (National Football Championship) the maximum number of times as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

Kerala has won the Santosh Trophy a record 14 times, making it the most successful state in the tournament's history. The state's dominance in Indian football is reflected in this achievement. Therefore, answer is B.

Question 16

In which year was the Padma Shri award instituted as part of the Indian honours system?

Accepted Answer

The Padma Shri award was instituted in 1954 as part of India's honours system following independence. It is the fourth-highest civilian award in India, after the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, and Padma Bhushan. Therefore, answer is D.

Question 17

Which Indian cricketer holds the record for the most Test centuries as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most Test centuries in international cricket history with 51 centuries. This record has stood since his retirement in 2013 and remains unbroken as of 2024. Therefore, answer is A.

Question 18

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the men's 400 metres at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won India's only gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) in the men's javelin throw event, not the 400 metres. However, this question tests whether candidates know that no Indian athlete won gold in the men's 400 metres at Tokyo 2020. The correct answer identifies that this event was not won by an Indian athlete at that Games.

Question 19

The Padma Shri award is conferred for outstanding contribution in which category among the following?

Accepted Answer

The Padma Shri is one of India's highest civilian honours, awarded for outstanding contribution in any field of human endeavour. It is the fourth-highest civilian award in India, after Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, and Padma Bhushan. The award recognizes exceptional service to the nation in fields such as arts, literature, science, sports, medicine, public affairs, civil service, and social work. The key characteristic is that it is awarded for 'distinguished service' across all fields, not limited to any single category.

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