Q160. Who won India’s first Paralympic archery gold medal at Paris 2024?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Devendra Jhajharia
B) Sheetal Devi
C) Rakesh Kumar
D) Harvinder Singh
Answer: D) Harvinder Singh
Explanation: Harvinder Singh captured gold in the men’s individual recurve open event at Paris 2024, becoming India’s first Paralympic archery gold medallist after a bronze in Tokyo. The classification and event name matter when comparing Paralympic results across years.
Q159. In which year were the inaugural Khelo India Para Games held in New Delhi?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) 2020
B) 2023
C) 2025
D) 2021
Answer: B) 2023
Explanation: The inaugural Khelo India Para Games took place in December 2023 in New Delhi. Athletes competed across several para-sport disciplines, helping increase domestic pathways to higher-level competition. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q158. What was Neeraj Chopra’s winning throw at the Paris Diamond League 2025?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) 85.97 metres
B) 92.40 metres
C) 88.16 metres
D) 90.23 metres
Answer: C) 88.16 metres
Explanation: Chopra won the Paris Diamond League javelin competition in June 2025 with an 88.16-metre effort. The result was an important win in his international outdoor season. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q157. When did the Indian Olympic Games begin at Lahore?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) 1982
B) 1951
C) 1940
D) 1924
Answer: D) 1924
Explanation: The Indian Olympic Games began in Lahore in 1924. The competition later evolved into the National Games, a domestic multi-sport event designed to develop competition among regional teams. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q156. Which is the correct principle of an athlete’s anti-doping responsibility?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Doping control applies only to medal winners
B) Samples may always be provided by a team official
C) Athletes must comply with sample collection procedures
D) Athletes may ignore whereabouts requests
Answer: C) Athletes must comply with sample collection procedures
Explanation: Athletes are personally responsible for complying with doping-control obligations, including sample collection and whereabouts information where applicable. A coach or team official cannot provide a substitute sample. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q155. Which sport is linked most commonly with the term ‘Grand Slam’?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Handball
B) Tennis
C) Volleyball
D) Squash
Answer: B) Tennis
Explanation: Grand Slam tennis refers collectively to the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open. Winning all four singles majors within a calendar year is a rare achievement. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q154. How many points are normally required to win a deciding set tie-break in a Grand Slam singles match at 6–6?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Five points, with a two-point margin
B) Seven points, with a one-point margin
C) Ten points, with a two-point margin
D) Fifteen points, with a one-point margin
Answer: C) Ten points, with a two-point margin
Explanation: The four Grand Slam tournaments adopted a uniform final-set tie-break at six games all. The first player to ten points, leading by two, wins that match-deciding tie-break. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q153. What is sculling in swimming?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Small sweeping hand movements to control or support the body in water
B) An underwater football technique
C) Pushing off a starting block with both hands
D) A form of diving from a platform
Answer: A) Small sweeping hand movements to control or support the body in water
Explanation: Sculling uses controlled inward and outward motions of the hands and forearms to create support or propulsion. Swimming instruction often uses it to develop feel for the water. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q152. Which sporting event uses the ‘bunch start’ position?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Marathon swimming
B) Discus throw
C) Shot put
D) Sprint running
Answer: D) Sprint running
Explanation: A bunch start is one of the crouched sprint-start arrangements, with the blocks positioned relatively close together. Athletes adjust block spacing to improve initial acceleration and comfort. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q151. Which Indian state is known for its traditional archery competitions called “Teer”?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Rajasthan
B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Meghalaya
Answer: D) Meghalaya
Explanation: The Teer tradition is associated with Meghalaya, particularly Shillong and the Khasi community. It involves organised archery shooting and a locally regulated betting system based on how many arrows strike the target. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
