Q70. In which year did India first win the men’s Hockey World Cup?
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A) 1975
B) 1982
C) 1971
D) 1978
Answer: A) 1975
Explanation: India won the men’s Hockey World Cup at Kuala Lumpur in 1975, defeating Pakistan in the final. Ajit Pal Singh was the team captain. It should not be confused with records from other international hockey competitions.
Q69. The Nehru Trophy boat race takes place in which state?
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A) Tamil Nadu
B) West Bengal
C) Karnataka
D) Kerala
Answer: D) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala’s Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held on Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha. It is particularly associated with the state’s traditional snake-boat racing culture. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q68. Who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for 2022?
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A) Manpreet Singh
B) Sharath Kamal
C) P. V. Sindhu
D) Venkatesh Prasad
Answer: B) Sharath Kamal
Explanation: Veteran table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal received the 2022 Khel Ratna. He had won multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games and represented India across several Olympics. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q67. Rovers Cup is associated with which game?
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A) Football
B) Hockey
C) Tennis
D) Badminton
Answer: A) Football
Explanation: The Rovers Cup was a longstanding Indian football tournament, historically played in Mumbai. It formed part of the country’s traditional club football competition calendar. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q66. How many substitute players are permitted in a beach volleyball team?
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A) One
B) Two
C) Zero
D) Three
Answer: C) Zero
Explanation: Competitive beach volleyball uses two players on court per team without substitutes. This differs from indoor volleyball, which uses larger squads and substitutions. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q65. Which team debuted at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2020?
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A) Ireland
B) Thailand
C) Bangladesh
D) Afghanistan
Answer: B) Thailand
Explanation: Thailand made its debut at the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia. Its participation reflected the global expansion of women’s international cricket beyond established teams. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q64. Which country hosted the first Women’s Cricket World Cup?
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A) Australia
B) West Indies
C) England
D) New Zealand
Answer: C) England
Explanation: The inaugural Women’s Cricket World Cup took place in England in 1973, preceding the first men’s Cricket World Cup by two years. England won that competition. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q63. Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022?
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A) United States
B) Qatar
C) France
D) Japan
Answer: B) Qatar
Explanation: Qatar staged the men’s FIFA World Cup in November and December 2022. Argentina won the title after a final against France decided on penalties. It concerns association football rather than another sport with similar terminology.
Q62. Who captained India’s Under-19 team at the 2022 Cricket World Cup?
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A) Yash Dhull
B) Vasu Vats
C) Dinesh Bana
D) Manav Parakh
Answer: A) Yash Dhull
Explanation: Yash Dhull captained India to victory at the ICC Under-19 men’s Cricket World Cup in 2022. India defeated England in the final in Antigua. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q61. What is the length of a cricket pitch?
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A) 18 yards
B) 20 yards
C) 24 yards
D) 22 yards
Answer: D) 22 yards
Explanation: The distance between cricket’s two sets of stumps is 22 yards, equal to 20.12 metres. This is one of the basic standard dimensions of the game. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
