Question 1

Which Indian sportsperson won the Bharat Ratna award in 2021?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra did not win the Bharat Ratna in 2021. However, Sachin Tendulkar received the Bharat Ratna in 2014. In 2021, no sportsperson received the Bharat Ratna. Neeraj Chopra won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (now Khel Ratna Award) in 2022 after his Olympic gold medal.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The Durand Cup is a football tournament held in India. It was established in 1888 and is one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia. The tournament is named after Sir Mortimer Durand and is held annually in India, primarily in Delhi and other cities.

Question 3

The Santosh Trophy is associated with which sport in India?

Accepted Answer

The Santosh Trophy is the premier national football (soccer) championship in India. It was first held in 1941 and is named after Santosh Chatterjee, a freedom fighter. It is contested by state and union territory teams.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

West Bengal has won the Santosh Trophy the maximum number of times. West Bengal has won the trophy 16 times, making it the most successful state in the history of this prestigious national football championship.

Question 5

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the long jump at the 2016 Rio Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Rani Rampal did not win a long jump medal. However, no Indian athlete won a gold medal in long jump at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Grewal Grewal competed but did not medal. This is a factual question about Olympic records. India's medal count at Rio 2016 was 2 medals (both in wrestling).

Question 6

The Durand Cup is associated with which sport?

Accepted Answer

The Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia, established in 1888 by Sir Mortimer Durand. It is the oldest football tournament in India and the third oldest in the world.

Question 7

Which Indian sportsperson won the gold medal in badminton at the 2016 Rio Olympics?

Accepted Answer

P. V. Sindhu won the silver medal (not gold) at Rio 2016. Saina Nehwal won bronze in badminton at Rio 2016. No Indian badminton player won gold at Rio 2016. However, this question tests knowledge of India's Olympic badminton performance in 2016.

Question 8

The Durand Cup is the oldest football tournament in Asia. In which year was it first held?

Accepted Answer

The Durand Cup, established in 1888, is the oldest football tournament in Asia. It was named after Sir Mortimer Durand, a British diplomat, and has been held in India since its inception.

Question 9

The Durand Cup is associated with which sport in India?

Accepted Answer

The Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia, established in 1888 by Sir Mortimer Durand. It is the oldest football tournament in India and the third oldest in the world. It is contested among Indian football clubs.

Question 10

Which Indian sportsperson won the Bharat Ratna in 2021, becoming the first athlete to receive this honour?

Accepted Answer

Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2021, the highest civilian award in India. He is the first sportsperson to receive this honour.

Question 11

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the women's javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 (held in 2021)?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. However, the question asks about women's javelin. Annu Rani competed but did not win a medal. The correct answer is that no Indian won gold in women's javelin at Tokyo 2020.

Question 12

India hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010. In which city was this event held?

Accepted Answer

India hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 in New Delhi. This was the second time India hosted the Commonwealth Games (the first being in 1951 in New Delhi, which was then called the British Empire Games).

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won India's first individual gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 (held in 2021) with a throw of 87.58 meters, breaking the previous national record of 86.48 meters set by Aneesh Kumble.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

India hosted the Asian Games in 1982 in New Delhi. India won 69 medals (13 gold, 24 silver, 32 bronze) in the 1982 Asian Games. This is a historic static fact about India's sporting achievements.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

West Bengal has won the Santosh Trophy a record 16 times, making it the most successful state in India's premier domestic football championship. The tournament was first held in 1938.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won India's first individual gold medal in track and field at the Tokyo Olympics, but in javelin throw, not 400m hurdles. No Indian athlete has won an Olympic gold in 400m hurdles as of 2024.

Question 17

Who was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2021, becoming the first sportsperson to receive this honour posthumously?

Accepted Answer

Madan Lal Dhawan (former cricketer) did not receive the Bharat Ratna posthumously. In 2021, the Bharat Ratna was awarded to Lata Mangeshkar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Gulab Bai. Sachin Tendulkar received it while alive. No sportsperson has received it posthumously as of 2024.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won India's only individual gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) in the men's javelin throw with a distance of 87.58 meters, not in the 400m hurdles. No Indian athlete has won an Olympic gold in the 400m hurdles as of 2024.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The Durand Cup is the oldest football (soccer) tournament in Asia, established in 1888 in India. It is held annually in India and is named after Sir Mortimer Durand, a British official. The tournament is primarily held in New Delhi and other Indian cities.

Question 20

Which cricketer received the Bharat Ratna award in 2021, becoming the first sportsperson to receive this honor?

Accepted Answer

Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2021, becoming the first sportsperson and the first cricketer to receive India's highest civilian honor. He was recognized for his exceptional contributions to cricket and his role in elevating India's sporting stature globally.

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