Sports – GK Questions
Q. 1 Who is the highest wicket taker in Test cricket?
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Ans: D
Explanation:Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for the most wickets taken in Test cricket. Shane Warne is second on the list, and Courtney Walsh is also a prominent wicket-taker but not the highest. Brian Lara was a renowned batsman, not a bowler.
Correct_Option:D
Q. 2 Which of the following was the mascot of the Barcelona Olympic Games?
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Ans: A
Explanation:Cobi was the official mascot of the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain. Doves are a symbol of peace, Hodori was the mascot for the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and the Panda is often associated with China.
Correct_Option:A
Q. 3 Sebastian Vettel won the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix held at Greater Noida. This was also his ____ win.
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Ans: D
Explanation:Sebastian Vettel won the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix in 2013. This was his 13th win of the 2013 season and his 4th consecutive win at the Indian Grand Prix. Therefore, it was his 13th win of the season.
Correct_Option:D
Q. 4 Which country won the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey tournament in Malaysia in March 2013 ?
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Ans: B
Explanation:Australia won the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey tournament in March 2013 by defeating Malaysia in the final.
Correct_Option:B
Q. 5 Which of the following cricketer was the first to take 500 wickets in test matches?
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Ans: B
Explanation:Courtney Walsh, a West Indian fast bowler, was the first cricketer to achieve the milestone of 500 wickets in Test matches. He reached this landmark on February 3, 2001, against South Africa.
Correct_Option:B
Q. 6 Which team won the inaugural IPL (Indian Premier League) season in 2008?
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Ans: C
Explanation:The first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) season was held in 2008, and the Rajasthan Royals emerged as the champions.
Correct_Option:C
Q. 7 Which country, which made its debut in the Norwich Union League in 2003, signed Rahul Dravid as their overseas player?
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Ans: D
Explanation:Rahul Dravid played for Scotland in the Norwich Union League (now known as the Clydesdale Bank 40 or Royal London Cup) in 2003. Scotland made its debut in the competition that year.
Correct_Option:D
Q. 8 The term ‘Tee’ is connected with
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Ans: B
Explanation:In golf, the “tee” is the small peg or mat used to elevate the ball at the start of each hole.
Correct_Option:B
Q. 9 Winner of 2017 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix ?
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Ans: A
Explanation:The winner of the 2017 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix was Sebastian Vettel.
Correct_Option:A
Q. 10 Which country achieved the fifth position in the 20 th Commonwealth Games ?
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Ans: D
Explanation:The 20th Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow in 2014. In the medal tally, England secured the third position, India secured the fifth position, Sri Lanka was not in the top 5, and Nepal did not win any medals.
Correct_Option:D
Q. 11 Which of the following bowlers has taken the highest number of wickets in one day international?
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Ans: D
Explanation:Muttiah Muralitharan, a Sri Lankan spin bowler, holds the record for the most wickets taken in One Day International (ODI) cricket. He has taken 534 wickets in 350 ODIs. Shane Warne is a close second among the options provided, but Muralitharan surpasses him. Wasim Akram and Kapil Dev also have impressive wicket tallies but not as high as Muralitharan.
Correct_Option:D
Q. 12 Which county signed Yuvraj Singh to play for them in 2003?
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Ans: D
Explanation: In 2003, Yuvraj Singh played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in England. This was part of his development and exposure to county cricket.
Correct_Option:D
Q. 13 The name of the Mascot for 1996 Olympics held at Atlanta was
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Ans: C
Explanation: The mascot for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics was a blue-eyed canine named Izzy. However, “Izzy” was not among the options. Upon further research, it is found that the original design for the 1996 Olympics mascot was a shape-shifting creature named “Whatizit” (or “Whatzit”). Later, this was redesigned and named “Izzy”. Considering the options provided and the evolution of the mascot’s name, “Whatizit” is the closest and most accurate answer representing the initial concept.
Correct_Option:C
Q. 14 Which one of the following teams was defeated by India to win the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup title, 2017 ?
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Ans: B
Explanation:India defeated China in the final to win the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup title in 2017.
Correct_Option:B
Q. 15 To whom Dronacharya Award is given ?
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Ans: B
Explanation:The Dronacharya Award is presented to coaches for their outstanding contribution in the field of sports training and development.
Correct_Option:B
Q. 16 Which of the “Grand Slam Tournament” is played over grass court?
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Ans: C
Explanation:The Grand Slam tournaments are the four most important annual tennis events. Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam tournament played on a grass court. The French Open is played on clay, and the Australian Open and US Open are played on hard courts.
Correct_Option:C
Q. 17 Which county did the outspoken Spin great Bishen Singh Bedi play for?
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Ans: C
Explanation:Bishen Singh Bedi, a famous spin bowler from India, played county cricket in England for Northamptonshire.
Correct_Option:C
Q. 18 S. Vijayalakshmi and Nisha Mohita are associated with
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Ans: C
Explanation:S. Vijayalakshmi and Nisha Mohita are both prominent Indian chess players. S. Vijayalakshmi is a Grandmaster, and Nisha Mohita is also an accomplished player in the sport.
Correct_Option:C
Q. 19 The Theatre Olympic, an International festival, was an initiative by the famous Greek director –
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Ans: D
Explanation:The Theatre Olympics is an international festival that celebrates theatre. It was initiated by the Greek director Theodoros Terzopoulos.
Correct_Option:D
Q. 20 Which country has won the 2016 Davis Cup Tennis Tournament ?
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Ans: A
Explanation:The 2016 Davis Cup was won by Argentina, defeating Croatia in the final.
Correct_Option:A