Q150. Who won bronze in the men’s 50-metre rifle three-positions event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, becoming the first Indian medallist in this category?
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A) Swapnil Kusale
B) Arjun Babuta
C) Sarabjot Singh
D) Manu Bhaker
Answer: A) Swapnil Kusale
Explanation: Swapnil Kusale took bronze in the three-positions rifle final at Paris 2024. This was India’s first Olympic medal in the men’s 50-metre three-positions event and the nation’s third shooting medal at those Games. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q149. Which country defeated India in the men’s hockey semi-final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
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A) Germany
B) Argentina
C) Belgium
D) Australia
Answer: C) Belgium
Explanation: Belgium beat India 5–2 in the men’s hockey semi-final at Tokyo, held in 2021. India subsequently defeated Germany in the bronze-medal match, securing its first Olympic men’s hockey medal since 1980. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q148. What is the standard diameter of a table-tennis ball used in official competition?
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A) 38 millimetres
B) 40 millimetres
C) 42 millimetres
D) 45 millimetres
Answer: B) 40 millimetres
Explanation: Official table tennis uses a ball 40 millimetres in diameter, introduced after the previous 38-millimetre specification. The larger ball was intended to improve visibility and influence the pace of rallies. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q147. In which city was the final of the 2022–23 Santosh Trophy football tournament played?
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A) Riyadh
B) New Delhi
C) Kochi
D) Bhubaneswar
Answer: A) Riyadh
Explanation: The 2022–23 Santosh Trophy final was staged in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Karnataka defeated Meghalaya 3–2 to win the national football championship, marking an unusual overseas venue for the competition’s deciding match. It concerns association football rather than another sport with similar terminology.
Q146. In which Indian city was the 2018 Intercontinental Cup football final, won by India under Sunil Chhetri, played?
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A) Kolkata
B) Bengaluru
C) Ahmedabad
D) Mumbai
Answer: D) Mumbai
Explanation: India defeated Kenya in the 2018 Intercontinental Cup final at Mumbai Football Arena. Sunil Chhetri captained India and scored twice in the final, helping the hosts lift the four-team tournament trophy. It concerns association football rather than another sport with similar terminology.
Q145. Which Indian initiative supports elite athletes’ preparation for the Olympics and Paralympics?
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A) National Sports Fund
B) Go and Play Scheme
C) Come and Play Scheme
D) Target Olympic Podium Scheme
Answer: D) Target Olympic Podium Scheme
Explanation: The Target Olympic Podium Scheme supports high-potential Indian athletes through specialised training, equipment, competition exposure and related assistance. Introduced in 2014, TOPS focuses on athletes considered capable of securing Olympic or Paralympic podium finishes. The classification and event name matter when comparing Paralympic results across years.
Q144. At the 36th National Games, Hashika Ramchandra won six gold medals in which sport?
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A) Boxing
B) Swimming
C) Wrestling
D) Badminton
Answer: B) Swimming
Explanation: The Karnataka swimmer captured six gold medals at the 2022 National Games in Gujarat. Her results highlighted an outstanding breakthrough performance in several pool events. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q143. ‘Castling’ is related to which sport?
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A) Chess
B) Table tennis
C) Golf
D) Polo
Answer: A) Chess
Explanation: Castling is a special chess move that involves a king and rook. Its legality depends on conditions such as neither piece having moved and no attacked square being crossed by the king. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q142. In which game is the ‘Baulk Line’ used?
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A) Kabaddi
B) Basketball
C) Baseball
D) Volleyball
Answer: A) Kabaddi
Explanation: The baulk line is an important marking on a kabaddi court. It helps define whether a raid has been validly executed under the relevant rule conditions. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q141. Nirupama Sanjeev is a famous player of which sport in India?
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A) Squash
B) Hockey
C) Badminton
D) Tennis
Answer: D) Tennis
Explanation: Nirupama Sanjeev, also known as Nirupama Vaidyanathan, is associated with lawn tennis. She was among India’s pioneering women on the international professional tennis circuit. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
