Q190. The David Dixon Award is presented at the Commonwealth Games to whom?
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A) The highest-scoring footballer
B) The outstanding athlete of the Games
C) The host nation’s chef de mission
D) The best team coach
Answer: B) The outstanding athlete of the Games
Explanation: The David Dixon Award recognises an outstanding Commonwealth Games athlete, assessing achievement and sporting spirit. It is named in honour of David Dixon, who was associated with the Commonwealth Games movement. The host city, year and specific competition should be considered separately.
Q189. On how many occasions has India hosted the Asian Games?
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A) Four
B) Three
C) Two
D) One
Answer: C) Two
Explanation: India hosted the inaugural Asian Games in New Delhi in 1951 and hosted them again in New Delhi in 1982. The 1982 Games were particularly significant for sporting infrastructure and broadcasting. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q188. Which of the following correctly identifies India’s first Paralympic medallist and his achievement?
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A) Devendra Jhajharia, javelin gold in 2004
B) Murlikant Petkar, swimming gold in 1972
C) Deepa Malik, shot put silver in 2016
D) Mariyappan Thangavelu, high jump gold in 2016
Answer: B) Murlikant Petkar, swimming gold in 1972
Explanation: Murlikant Petkar won gold in the men’s 50-metre freestyle swimming at the 1972 Heidelberg Paralympics. His victory was India’s first Paralympic medal, preceding later well-known medal-winning campaigns. The classification and event name matter when comparing Paralympic results across years.
Q187. Which sport is the term ‘zugzwang’ associated with?
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A) Chess
B) Kabaddi
C) Table tennis
D) Shooting
Answer: A) Chess
Explanation: In chess, zugzwang describes a position where the player required to move is disadvantaged by every legal continuation. The obligation to make a move, rather than pass, creates the difficulty. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q186. The final match of the 133rd Durand Cup in 2024 featured NorthEast United FC competing against which club?
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A) Bengaluru FC
B) East Bengal FC
C) FC Goa
D) Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Answer: D) Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Explanation: NorthEast United faced Mohun Bagan Super Giant in Kolkata. Following a 2–2 draw, NorthEast United won the penalty shoot-out to capture its first Durand Cup title. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q185. Who won bronze in wrestling at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming India’s youngest individual Olympic medallist?
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A) Ravi Dahiya
B) Aman Sehrawat
C) Deepak Punia
D) Bajrang Punia
Answer: B) Aman Sehrawat
Explanation: Aman Sehrawat earned bronze in men’s freestyle 57 kg at Paris 2024. At 21, he became India’s youngest individual Olympic medal winner, adding to the country’s wrestling legacy. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q184. At which Summer Olympics did independent India first appear and win men’s hockey gold?
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A) Helsinki 1952
B) London 1948
C) Berlin 1936
D) Melbourne 1956
Answer: B) London 1948
Explanation: India first competed at the Summer Olympics as an independent country in 1948. The Indian men’s hockey team defeated Great Britain in the Wembley final, securing a historic gold medal. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q183. What is the standard height of a football goal?
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A) 2.44 metres
B) 2.14 metres
C) 3 metres
D) 2.74 metres
Answer: A) 2.44 metres
Explanation: Association football specifies a goal 8 feet, or approximately 2.44 metres, high from ground to the underside of the crossbar. The distance between the posts is 7.32 metres. It concerns association football rather than another sport with similar terminology.
Q182. What is the standard width of a singles badminton court?
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A) 4.88 metres
B) 7.32 metres
C) 5.18 metres
D) 6.10 metres
Answer: C) 5.18 metres
Explanation: A singles badminton court measures 5.18 metres across, while the doubles court is 6.10 metres wide. Both share a 13.40-metre overall length, but their sidelines differ. Singles, doubles and team championships have different records and competition formats.
Q181. At the 1984 Summer Olympics, P. T. Usha missed the bronze medal by what fraction of a second?
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A) One second
B) Half a second
C) One-tenth of a second
D) One-hundredth of a second
Answer: D) One-hundredth of a second
Explanation: P. T. Usha finished fourth in the women’s 400-metre hurdles at Los Angeles 1984, missing bronze by only 0.01 second. Her near-podium finish remains a milestone in Indian athletics. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
