Question 1

Which Indian sportsperson won the Bharat Ratna award in 2021?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra did not win the Bharat Ratna in 2021. Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2014. In 2021, no sportsperson received the Bharat Ratna. However, Neeraj Chopra won the Olympic gold medal in javelin throw at Tokyo 2020 (held in 2021), which is often confused with the Bharat Ratna. The Bharat Ratna in 2021 was awarded to Lata Mangeshkar and Ravi Shankar (posthumously).

Question 2

In which year did India win its first Olympic gold medal in badminton?

Accepted Answer

India won its first Olympic gold medal in badminton in 2012 at the London Olympics. Saina Nehwal won the bronze medal in 2012, but the first gold came later. Actually, India's first Olympic gold in badminton was won by Saina Nehwal in 2016 at Rio Olympics. However, the first individual Olympic gold in badminton for India was won by P.V. Sindhu in 2016 (silver) and then gold in 2020 (Tokyo Olympics, held in 2021). The correct answer is that India won its first Olympic gold in badminton in 2020 (Tokyo Olympics) when P.V. Sindhu won gold.

Question 3

The Durand Cup, one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia, is associated with which sport and which country?

Accepted Answer

The Durand Cup is a prestigious football (soccer) tournament held in India. It is one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia, established in 1888. The tournament was originally named after Sir Mortimer Durand, a British official, and has been held in India for over a century, making it a significant part of Indian sporting heritage.

Question 4

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the women's 400 metres at the 2018 Asian Games?

Accepted Answer

Hima Das won the gold medal in the women's 400 metres at the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia. This was a historic achievement for Indian athletics, as she became one of the fastest Indian female sprinters. Her victory was significant in putting Indian women's athletics on the global map.

Question 5

The Santosh Trophy is a prestigious tournament in India associated with which sport?

Accepted Answer

The Santosh Trophy is India's premier national football (soccer) championship. It is a domestic football tournament that has been held since 1941 and is named after Santosh Chatterjee, a pioneering Indian footballer. The tournament is contested between various state football associations and is one of the oldest national football championships in Asia.

Question 6

In which year did India host the Asian Games, and how many gold medals did India win at that edition?

Accepted Answer

India hosted the Asian Games in 1982 in New Delhi. India won 13 gold medals at the 1982 Asian Games. This is a static historical fact about India's sporting achievements as a host nation.

Question 7

Which Indian sportsperson was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2021, and in which sport did they excel?

Accepted Answer

Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2021. He is a legendary cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. This is a static historical fact about India's highest civilian award.

Question 8

India won the Santosh Trophy (national football championship) a record number of times. How many times has India won this trophy as of 2024?

Accepted Answer

India has won the Santosh Trophy 16 times as of 2024. The Santosh Trophy is India's premier national football championship, named after Santosh Chatterjee. India's last victory was in 2022 when Kerala won the tournament.

Question 9

Neeraj Chopra, India's Olympic gold medalist, won his gold medal in which event at the Tokyo Olympics 2020?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won India's first Olympic gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 (held in 2021) in the Javelin Throw event with a throw of 87.58 meters. This is a historic achievement for Indian sports.

Question 10

Which Indian sportsperson won the Bharat Ratna award, and in which year was this honour conferred?

Accepted Answer

Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2014, making him the first sportsperson to receive India's highest civilian award. This is a landmark achievement in Indian sports history and a static historical fact.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

India hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 in New Delhi. This was the first time India hosted the Commonwealth Games. The Games were held from 3 to 14 October 2010 and were a major sporting and infrastructural event for India.

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