Q200. Which country won the greatest total number of medals at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics?
[RRB NTPC UG CBT I — 2026]
A) United States of America
B) India
C) China
D) Australia
Answer: A) United States of America
Explanation: The United States led the total medal count at Paris 2024, winning 126 medals. The American delegation also collected 40 gold medals, the same number as China, but had more silver and bronze medals. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q199. Which international sporting event adopted the official motto “IT’s Your Vibe” for its 2026 edition?
[RRB Group D (2025 recruitment cycle) — 2026]
A) 2026 FIFA World Cup
B) 2026 Asian Games
C) 2026 Commonwealth Games
D) 2026 Winter Olympics
Answer: D) 2026 Winter Olympics
Explanation: Milano Cortina 2026 used the slogan “IT’s Your Vibe” for the Winter Olympic Games. The message emphasised personal involvement in winter sport and the combined identity of the Italian host regions. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q198. Which country hosted the Winter Olympic Games of February 2026 at Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo?
[RRB Group D (2025 recruitment cycle) — 2026]
A) Germany
B) Switzerland
C) Italy
D) France
Answer: C) Italy
Explanation: Italy hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics at Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo and surrounding venues. This geographically distributed edition followed Beijing 2022 and preceded the next Winter Olympics planned for 2030 in France. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q197. Which country finished first in the gold-medal standings at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
[RRB Group D (2025 recruitment cycle) — 2026]
A) Italy
B) Norway
C) Germany
D) United States of America
Answer: B) Norway
Explanation: Norway led the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics medal standings in 2026. Its success was driven by traditional winter-sport strengths including cross-country skiing and biathlon, continuing its record as a leading Winter Games nation. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q196. What is the term for a successful shot in basketball where the ball goes directly through the hoop?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Layup
B) Alley-oop
C) Slam dunk
D) Swish
Answer: D) Swish
Explanation: A swish passes cleanly through the basket without touching the ring or backboard. A dunk, layup and alley-oop involve different finishing techniques, so they are not interchangeable descriptions. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q195. In which year was the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in India formed?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) 2012
B) 2009
C) 2000
D) 2005
Answer: D) 2005
Explanation: NADA was constituted in 2005 to implement national anti-doping programmes aligned with the World Anti-Doping Code. It promotes testing, education, compliance and fair competition among athletes. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q194. Consider the following details about the 36th National Games of India:
1) It was held in 2022 in Gujarat across six cities.
2) Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar hosted the events.
Which statements are correct?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Both statements 1 and 2
B) Only statement 1
C) Only statement 2
D) Neither statement
Answer: A) Both statements 1 and 2
Explanation: Gujarat hosted the 36th National Games in 2022, with competitions spread over the six named cities. Some additional events used facilities outside those main host cities, without invalidating the two statements. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q193. Who won India’s first gold in athletics at the Commonwealth Games 2022?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Avinash Sable
B) Eldhose Paul
C) Murali Sreeshankar
D) Neeraj Chopra
Answer: B) Eldhose Paul
Explanation: Eldhose Paul won the men’s triple jump in Birmingham in 2022, securing India’s first athletics gold at that edition. Avinash Sable and Murali Sreeshankar secured silver medals in their events. The host city, year and specific competition should be considered separately.
Q192. How many gold medals did India win at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) 26
B) 22
C) 20
D) 18
Answer: B) 22
Explanation: India earned 22 gold medals at Birmingham 2022, alongside 16 silver and 23 bronze medals. Its total of 61 medals placed the contingent fourth in the overall medal standings. The host city, year and specific competition should be considered separately.
Q191. Which high-jump technique involves bending the back, crossing the bar backwards and landing on the shoulders?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Fosbury flop
B) Western roll
C) Scissors jump
D) Straddle
Answer: A) Fosbury flop
Explanation: The Fosbury flop uses a curved approach and back-first clearance. Dick Fosbury popularised the method at the 1968 Olympics; it became the dominant modern technique because it permits efficient bar clearance. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q190. The David Dixon Award is presented at the Commonwealth Games to whom?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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.
Q180. When was the Amateur Athletics Federation of India established?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) 1927
B) 1946
C) 1984
D) 1951
Answer: B) 1946
Explanation: The body that later became the Athletics Federation of India was established in 1946 to govern athletics nationally. It oversees national competition structures and coordination for track-and-field representation. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q179. At which Olympics did Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore win India’s first Olympic shooting medal?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Athens 2004
B) Sydney 2000
C) London 2012
D) Beijing 2008
Answer: A) Athens 2004
Explanation: Rathore won silver in men’s double trap shooting at the Athens 2004 Games. It marked India’s first Olympic medal in shooting, four years before Abhinav Bindra’s gold in Beijing. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q178. Which of the following accurately describes India’s performance at the London 2012 Olympics?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) India won six medals
B) India won eight medals
C) India won four gold medals
D) India won no women’s medals
Answer: A) India won six medals
Explanation: India won two silver and four bronze medals in London, a total of six. Saina Nehwal and Mary Kom were among India’s women medallists at that edition. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q177. India made its Olympic debut in which returning sport at the Rio 2016 Games?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Squash
B) Golf
C) Softball
D) Baseball
Answer: B) Golf
Explanation: Golf returned to the Olympic programme at Rio 2016 after a long absence since 1904. Indian players Anirban Lahiri, SSP Chawrasia and Aditi Ashok participated in the discipline. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q176. At which Olympic Games did Abhinav Bindra win India’s first individual gold medal?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Beijing 2008
B) London 2012
C) Athens 2004
D) Rio 2016
Answer: A) Beijing 2008
Explanation: Bindra won the men’s 10-metre air rifle competition at Beijing 2008. It was India’s first individual Olympic gold, distinct from earlier team hockey gold medals. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q175. In pole vault, how many consecutive failed attempts cause elimination?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Two
B) Three
C) Five
D) Four
Answer: B) Three
Explanation: In vertical jumps, three consecutive failures eliminate an athlete, although attempts can carry across heights. Competitors may pass heights strategically, but the failure sequence still governs elimination. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q174. Which city was selected to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria withdrew?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Edmonton
B) Gold Coast
C) Birmingham
D) Glasgow
Answer: D) Glasgow
Explanation: Glasgow was chosen as the replacement host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the planned Victoria, Australia, edition was withdrawn. Scotland had previously hosted the Games in 2014. The host city, year and specific competition should be considered separately.
Q173. What is meant by an ‘own goal’ in football?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) A player scores twice
B) A player scores in their own team’s goal
C) A goalkeeper scores directly from a kick
D) A team wins on penalties
Answer: B) A player scores in their own team’s goal
Explanation: An own goal is credited against the side whose player inadvertently or deliberately puts the ball into their own net. Scoring records distinguish it from a goal by an opposing attacker. It concerns association football rather than another sport with similar terminology.
Q172. Neeraj Chopra won India’s first World Athletics Championships gold in 2023 in which city?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Eugene
B) London
C) Budapest
D) Doha
Answer: C) Budapest
Explanation: Chopra won men’s javelin gold at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The victory followed his Olympic gold at Tokyo and raised India’s standing in global field events. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q171. Karnam Malleswari won India’s first Olympic medal by a woman in which sport?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Boxing
B) Badminton
C) Weightlifting
D) Shooting
Answer: C) Weightlifting
Explanation: Malleswari won bronze in weightlifting at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Her medal was the first earned by an Indian woman at the Olympics and became a landmark for Indian women’s sport. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q170. Which of the following actions is not allowed for a player in handball?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Shooting at goal
B) Passing the ball to a teammate
C) Catching the ball with the hands
D) Taking more than three steps without dribbling
Answer: D) Taking more than three steps without dribbling
Explanation: Handball limits how long and how far a player holding the ball may move without dribbling. Taking more than three steps normally constitutes a travelling violation and leads to a turnover. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q169. Who won India’s first Olympic medals at the 1900 Paris Games in the 200 m sprint and 200 m hurdles?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Dorabji Tata
B) Norman Pritchard
C) Milkha Singh
D) Eric Prabhakar
Answer: B) Norman Pritchard
Explanation: Norman Pritchard earned two silver medals in athletics at Paris 1900. Those medals appear in India’s historical Olympic tally, although discussion continues around his sporting nationality and representation. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q168. In which Indian city is the Subroto Cup inter-school football tournament conducted?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Jaipur
B) Kolkata
C) New Delhi
D) Mumbai
Answer: C) New Delhi
Explanation: The Subroto Cup is a major inter-school football competition traditionally staged in New Delhi. It is named after Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee and encourages youth football talent. It concerns association football rather than another sport with similar terminology.
Q167. What is a ‘brace’ in football?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Three goals by one player
B) Four consecutive wins
C) Two goals by one player in a match
D) A match decided by penalties
Answer: C) Two goals by one player in a match
Explanation: In football language, a brace means one player scores two goals in the same match. A hat-trick signifies three goals, so the two expressions should not be confused. It concerns association football rather than another sport with similar terminology.
Q166. Who became India’s first Asian Games swimming gold medallist in the 100 m freestyle at New Delhi in 1951?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Virdhawal Khade
B) Khazan Singh
C) Sajan Prakash
D) Sachin Nag
Answer: D) Sachin Nag
Explanation: Sachin Nag won men’s 100-metre freestyle gold at the first Asian Games in 1951. His triumph remains a landmark in the history of Indian competitive swimming. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q165. The Santosh Trophy, launched in 1941, is named after which historical figure?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Maharaja of Jaipur
B) Maharaja of Baroda
C) Maharaja of Patiala
D) Maharaja of Santosh
Answer: D) Maharaja of Santosh
Explanation: The football championship takes its name from the Maharaja of Santosh, Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury, an important patron and administrator of Indian football. It is contested by state and institutional sides. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q164. Who won bronze in mixed-team compound archery at the Paris 2024 Paralympics for India?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Harvinder Singh and Deepa Malik
B) Mariyappan and Sheetal Devi
C) Avani Lekhara and Rakesh Kumar
D) Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar
Answer: D) Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar
Explanation: Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar combined for bronze in mixed-team compound open archery at Paris. The result broadened India’s medal achievements in Paralympic archery. The classification and event name matter when comparing Paralympic results across years.
Q163. Which boxer did Vijender Singh defeat in the Beijing 2008 Olympic quarter-final to secure a medal?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Carlos Góngora
B) Bakhtiyar Artayev
C) Emilio Correa
D) James DeGale
Answer: A) Carlos Góngora
Explanation: Vijender Singh defeated Ecuador’s Carlos Góngora in the middleweight quarter-final at Beijing 2008. Reaching the semi-final assured him of bronze, India’s first Olympic boxing medal. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q162. Who scored ten goals in India’s 24–1 Olympic hockey victory over the USA in 1932?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Dhyan Chand
B) Roop Singh
C) Balbir Singh Sr.
D) Leslie Claudius
Answer: B) Roop Singh
Explanation: Roop Singh scored ten goals against the United States in the Los Angeles 1932 Olympics, with Dhyan Chand adding eight. The extraordinary 24–1 result remains notable in Olympic hockey history. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q161. Where is the Dr. S. P. Mookerjee Swimming Stadium situated?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
A) Mumbai
B) Bengaluru
C) Bhopal
D) New Delhi
Answer: D) New Delhi
Explanation: The Dr. S. P. Mookerjee Swimming Complex is situated at the Talkatora area of New Delhi. It has hosted high-level aquatics competitions and served as a training venue. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
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.
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2025]
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?
[RRB Group D — 2025]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
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.
Q140. Who among the following badminton players won the Singapore Open 2022?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Tai Tzu-ying
B) P. V. Sindhu
C) Carolina Marín
D) Saina Nehwal
Answer: B) P. V. Sindhu
Explanation: P. V. Sindhu won the women’s singles title at the 2022 Singapore Open. She defeated China’s Wang Zhiyi in the championship match, adding a major international title. Singles, doubles and team championships have different records and competition formats.
Q139. The term ‘Blue Line’ is associated with which game?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Tennis
B) Cricket
C) Kabaddi
D) Ice hockey
Answer: D) Ice hockey
Explanation: Ice hockey rinks have blue lines separating defensive, neutral and attacking zones. These markings are central to the offside rule and to organising rink play. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q138. What position did India finish in the medals table at the Commonwealth Games 2022?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Second
B) Third
C) Fourth
D) Fifth
Answer: C) Fourth
Explanation: India placed fourth at Birmingham 2022 with 61 medals, including 22 golds. Australia topped the overall standings, while England and Canada finished above India. The host city, year and specific competition should be considered separately.
Q137. Jaipal Singh Munda is associated with which sport?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Basketball
B) Cricket
C) Badminton
D) Hockey
Answer: D) Hockey
Explanation: Jaipal Singh Munda captained the Indian men’s hockey side that won Olympic gold at Amsterdam in 1928. He was also an influential political and tribal-rights figure. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q136. In January 2023, Koneru Humpy won India’s first silver at which event in Almaty?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) World Rapid Team Championship
B) Women’s Candidates Tournament
C) Chess Olympiad
D) Women’s World Blitz Chess Championship
Answer: D) Women’s World Blitz Chess Championship
Explanation: Koneru Humpy won silver at the Women’s World Blitz Chess Championship in Almaty. Blitz chess uses short time controls, requiring rapid decision-making under pressure. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q135. Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal at which Commonwealth Games?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Glasgow 2014
B) Delhi 2010
C) Birmingham 2022
D) Gold Coast 2018
Answer: A) Glasgow 2014
Explanation: Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in women’s weightlifting at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. She later won gold in 2018 and 2022, reflecting her progression in the discipline. The host city, year and specific competition should be considered separately.
Q134. Where was the Durand Cup tournament started in India in 1888?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
C) Hyderabad
D) Shimla
Answer: D) Shimla
Explanation: The Durand Cup began in Shimla in 1888, during the colonial period. It is among the world’s oldest football tournaments and remains important in Indian football. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q133. Who was the first Indian woman to win the Under-20 World Wrestling Championship?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Geeta Phogat
B) Vinesh Phogat
C) Antim Panghal
D) Sakshi Malik
Answer: C) Antim Panghal
Explanation: Antim Panghal became India’s first woman to win the U20 world wrestling title in 2022 and retained it in 2023. Her achievements helped strengthen India’s junior wrestling programme. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q132. Who won the Swiss Open 2022 badminton men’s singles title?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Jonatan Christie
B) Lakshya Sen
C) H. S. Prannoy
D) Viktor Axelsen
Answer: A) Jonatan Christie
Explanation: Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie won the men’s singles title at the 2022 Swiss Open. The event is part of the international badminton tournament calendar. Singles, doubles and team championships have different records and competition formats.
Q131. Who became the first Indian to win gold at the Junior World Weightlifting Championship in May 2022?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Karnam Malleswari
B) Mirabai Chanu
C) Sanjita Chanu
D) Harshada Garud
Answer: D) Harshada Garud
Explanation: Harshada Garud won gold at the 2022 IWF Junior World Championships in the women’s 45-kilogram class. The result was a landmark at junior world level for Indian weightlifting. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q130. Sankalp Gupta is associated with which sport?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Boxing
B) Chess
C) Athletics
D) Badminton
Answer: B) Chess
Explanation: Sankalp Gupta is an Indian chess grandmaster. The title of grandmaster is awarded by the world chess federation FIDE after attaining qualifying standards and norms. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q129. Rudrankksh Patil is associated with which sport?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Judo
B) Shooting
C) Chess
D) Wrestling
Answer: B) Shooting
Explanation: Rudrankksh Patil is an Indian rifle shooter, known particularly for the 10-metre air rifle event. He has won international honours in individual and team shooting competitions. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q128. Which countries will host the ICC men’s Cricket World Cup in 2031?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) England and Wales
B) Australia and New Zealand
C) South Africa and Zimbabwe
D) India and Bangladesh
Answer: D) India and Bangladesh
Explanation: The ICC awarded the 2031 men’s 50-over World Cup to India and Bangladesh as joint hosts. The event forms part of the international tournament-hosting cycle. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q127. Who is known as ‘Captain Cool’ in Indian cricket?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Virat Kohli
C) M. S. Dhoni
D) Sourav Ganguly
Answer: C) M. S. Dhoni
Explanation: Mahendra Singh Dhoni acquired the nickname for his calm demeanour as India captain. Under his leadership, India won the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q126. Who was India’s first woman chess grandmaster?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) S. Vijayalakshmi
B) Koneru Humpy
C) Harika Dronavalli
D) Tania Sachdev
Answer: A) S. Vijayalakshmi
Explanation: S. Vijayalakshmi became India’s first woman grandmaster in chess. The women’s grandmaster title is distinct from the open grandmaster title conferred by FIDE. This fact is based on recognised chess rules or recorded international chess achievements.
Q125. Where was the first World Cup of Kabaddi organised in 2004?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Mumbai
B) Dhaka
C) Patna
D) Tehran
Answer: A) Mumbai
Explanation: The first Kabaddi World Cup organised by the International Kabaddi Federation was held in Mumbai in 2004. India won the inaugural competition. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q124. ‘Agricultural shot’ is a term used in which sport?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Golf
B) Hockey
C) Badminton
D) Cricket
Answer: D) Cricket
Explanation: In cricket commentary, an agricultural shot refers colloquially to an unconventional, often forceful cross-batted stroke. The expression is not an official law-defined shot category. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q123. In which sport did India win its first individual Olympic medal?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Weightlifting
B) Athletics
C) Swimming
D) Boxing
Answer: B) Athletics
Explanation: Norman Pritchard’s two silver medals in the 1900 Paris Games came in athletics. They precede India’s later achievements in wrestling, shooting and other individual sports. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q122. How many times had Vijender Singh represented India at the Olympics through 2012?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Three
B) Two
C) One
D) Four
Answer: A) Three
Explanation: Boxer Vijender Singh competed at Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012. He earned bronze in the middleweight division at Beijing, India’s first Olympic boxing medal. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q121. Which Indian footballer surpassed Pelé’s tally of 77 international goals in 2021?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Sunil Chhetri
B) Bhaichung Bhutia
C) Jeje Lalpekhlua
D) I. M. Vijayan
Answer: A) Sunil Chhetri
Explanation: Sunil Chhetri passed Pelé’s widely reported senior international goal tally during India’s 2021 SAFF Championship campaign. He remained the leading scorer for India’s national men’s football team. It concerns association football rather than another sport with similar terminology.
Q120. In which year did the Central Government launch the National Air Sports Policy?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) 2022
B) 2020
C) 2024
D) 2017
Answer: A) 2022
Explanation: The National Air Sports Policy was introduced in 2022 to promote air sports while addressing safety, regulation and infrastructure. Activities include paragliding, ballooning and related disciplines. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q119. Which state hosted the third Khelo India University Games?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Assam
B) Karnataka
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Odisha
Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh hosted the third Khelo India University Games in 2023, with competitions across Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur and Gautam Buddha Nagar. The event showcases university athletes. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q118. The Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy is associated with which sports event?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Asian Games
B) Winter Olympics
C) Commonwealth Games
D) National Games
Answer: D) National Games
Explanation: The Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy is associated with the overall championship at India’s National Games. It is named after Raja Bhalindra Singh, a former president of the Indian Olympic Association. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q117. Sports Authority of India comes under which ministry?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Ministry of Social Justice
B) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D) Ministry of Education
Answer: B) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Explanation: The Sports Authority of India functions under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It helps organise training, sports science and high-performance support for Indian competitors. Such institution and award questions require careful identification of their original purpose.
Q116. Who was the first Indian woman wrestler to compete at the London 2012 Olympics?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Geeta Phogat
B) Sakshi Malik
C) Babita Kumari
D) Vinesh Phogat
Answer: A) Geeta Phogat
Explanation: Geeta Phogat qualified for London 2012 and became India’s first female Olympic wrestler. Her participation marked a significant advance in the international profile of Indian women’s wrestling. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q115. In which year was the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna renamed the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) 2022
B) 2021
C) 2020
D) 2018
Answer: B) 2021
Explanation: India’s highest sports honour was renamed in 2021 in tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The Khel Ratna recognises exceptional sporting performance. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q114. Follow-on is a term related to which cricket format?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Super Over
B) Test cricket
C) The Hundred
D) T20 only
Answer: B) Test cricket
Explanation: A follow-on can be enforced in multi-innings cricket when the team batting second falls sufficiently behind after the first innings. It is a feature of Test cricket and other two-innings formats. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q113. When was the Pro Kabaddi League inaugurated in India?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) 2010
B) 2014
C) 2016
D) 2018
Answer: B) 2014
Explanation: Pro Kabaddi launched in 2014 with a franchise-based competition structure. It helped popularise televised indoor kabaddi and developed the sport’s professional ecosystem. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q112. Which Indian woman boxer was elected chairperson of an International Boxing Association committee in 2022?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Nikhat Zareen
B) Mary Kom
C) Lovlina Borgohain
D) Sarita Devi
Answer: B) Mary Kom
Explanation: Six-time world champion M. C. Mary Kom was elected to lead the IBA Athletes’ Committee in 2022. Her international standing came from a long career in elite women’s boxing. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q111. Who was the player of the match in the India–Australia semi-final at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Meg Lanning
B) Ashleigh Gardner
C) Beth Mooney
D) Harmanpreet Kaur
Answer: B) Ashleigh Gardner
Explanation: Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner was named player of the match in the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final against India. Australia reached the final after a narrow victory. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q110. Which country defeated India to win the ICC World Test Championship in 2023?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) England
B) New Zealand
C) Australia
D) South Africa
Answer: C) Australia
Explanation: Australia beat India in the World Test Championship final at The Oval in June 2023. Travis Head and Steve Smith made substantial first-innings contributions. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q109. Who won the 2022–23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Mumbai
Answer: D) Mumbai
Explanation: Mumbai defeated Himachal Pradesh in the 2022–23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. The competition is India’s domestic Twenty20 cricket championship. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q108. Which Indian women’s cricketer announced her retirement in June 2022?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Smriti Mandhana
B) Harmanpreet Kaur
C) Jhulan Goswami
D) Mithali Raj
Answer: D) Mithali Raj
Explanation: Mithali Raj announced retirement from international cricket in June 2022. She was a long-serving India captain and a prolific scorer in women’s ODI cricket. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q107. Who won a Paralympic bronze medal in archery for India at Tokyo 2020?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Vivek Chikara
B) Harvinder Singh
C) Sheetal Devi
D) Rakesh Kumar
Answer: B) Harvinder Singh
Explanation: Harvinder Singh won bronze in men’s individual recurve open archery at the Tokyo Paralympics. He later added gold at Paris 2024, demonstrating consistent performance. The classification and event name matter when comparing Paralympic results across years.
Q106. When and where did India win its first medal at the World Athletics Championships?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) 1999, Seville
B) 2005, Helsinki
C) 2011, Daegu
D) 2003, Paris
Answer: D) 2003, Paris
Explanation: Anju Bobby George won bronze in women’s long jump at the 2003 World Athletics Championships in Paris. It was India’s first medal at that championship. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q105. In which year did India make its Olympic debut in hockey?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) 1900
B) 1928
C) 1948
D) 1932
Answer: B) 1928
Explanation: India first entered Olympic field hockey at Amsterdam 1928 and won the gold medal. The campaign began a remarkable string of Indian Olympic hockey achievements. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q104. How many players from each team are on the kabaddi court?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Nine
B) Seven
C) Five
D) Six
Answer: B) Seven
Explanation: Standard kabaddi is played by seven players per side on the court. Additional squad members serve as substitutes, and raiding and tackling form the basic scoring actions. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q103. Which Indian athlete won the Zurich Diamond League final in 2022?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Neeraj Chopra
B) Murali Sreeshankar
C) Eldhose Paul
D) Avinash Sable
Answer: A) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra won the men’s javelin Diamond League Final at Zurich in September 2022. He became the first Indian to win a Diamond League trophy. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q102. Which Indian marathon event is regarded as one of the largest in Asia?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Delhi Half Marathon
B) Mumbai Marathon
C) Ladakh Marathon
D) Bengaluru Marathon
Answer: B) Mumbai Marathon
Explanation: The Mumbai Marathon is among Asia’s leading mass-participation marathon events. It brings together elite international competitors, recreational runners and charity participants every year. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q101. When was the Indian Hockey Federation established?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) 1948
B) 1925
C) 1936
D) 1908
Answer: B) 1925
Explanation: The Indian Hockey Federation was established in 1925, providing formal national organisation before India’s first Olympic hockey campaign. India’s subsequent Olympic dominance began in 1928. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q100. In which year was the International Olympic Committee founded?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) 1912
B) 1900
C) 1894
D) 1896
Answer: C) 1894
Explanation: The International Olympic Committee was founded on 23 June 1894 at the Paris congress organised by Pierre de Coubertin. The first modern Olympic Games followed in 1896. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q99. What was the mascot of the men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 in India?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Shera
B) Veera
C) Appu
D) Olly
Answer: D) Olly
Explanation: Olly, an olive ridley sea turtle, served as the mascot of the 2023 men’s Hockey World Cup hosted by Odisha. The mascot also drew attention to marine conservation. It should not be confused with records from other international hockey competitions.
Q98. Which country won the first men’s Asian Champions Trophy in hockey?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) South Korea
B) India
C) Malaysia
D) Pakistan
Answer: B) India
Explanation: India won the inaugural men’s Asian Champions Trophy in 2011. The tournament features leading Asian national hockey sides, and India defeated Pakistan in the final shootout. It should not be confused with records from other international hockey competitions.
Q97. At which Olympics did Gagan Narang win bronze?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) London 2012
B) Beijing 2008
C) Rio 2016
D) Athens 2004
Answer: A) London 2012
Explanation: Gagan Narang won bronze in men’s 10-metre air rifle at London 2012. The medal added to India’s growing record in Olympic competitive shooting. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q96. Where is the Board of Control for Cricket in India headquartered?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
C) New Delhi
D) Chennai
Answer: A) Mumbai
Explanation: The BCCI is headquartered in Mumbai and governs major areas of Indian cricket, including international representation and domestic competition administration. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q95. In which city was India’s first golf club established?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2024]
A) Delhi
B) Kolkata
C) Mumbai
D) Shillong
Answer: B) Kolkata
Explanation: Royal Calcutta Golf Club was founded in 1829 in Kolkata, making it the oldest golf club outside Great Britain. Golf spread through colonial-era institutions and courses. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q94. Where is the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports situated?
[MPPSC Assistant Professor General Studies Paper I — 2024]
A) Chennai
B) Pune
C) Patiala
D) Gwalior
Answer: C) Patiala
Explanation: The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is based at Patiala in Punjab. Established in 1961, it is a major centre for national sports coaching education and specialised training under India’s sports development system. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q93. Bails are used in which of the following sports?
[SSC CHSL Tier I — 2024]
A) Hockey
B) Cricket
C) Badminton
D) Football
Answer: B) Cricket
Explanation: Cricket stumps carry two removable bails at the wicket. When the wicket is broken during a valid dismissal, displacement of the bails helps umpires determine events such as bowled, run-out and stumped. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q92. Which pair of cities hosted the men’s Hockey World Cup in India in 2023?
[SSC CHSL Tier I — 2024]
A) Amritsar and Bathinda
B) Bhubaneswar and Rourkela
C) Nashik and Nagpur
D) Patna and Gaya
Answer: B) Bhubaneswar and Rourkela
Explanation: Odisha staged the 2023 men’s Hockey World Cup at Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. Matches took place at the Kalinga Stadium and Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, respectively. Germany ultimately won the world championship. It should not be confused with records from other international hockey competitions.
Q91. At what height above the ground is the badminton net set at the centre of the court?
[SSC MTS — 2024]
A) Four feet
B) Six feet
C) Five and a half feet
D) Five feet
Answer: D) Five feet
Explanation: The badminton net is 1.524 metres, or exactly five feet, high at its centre. It rises to 1.55 metres near the side posts, a small but important difference in official net specifications. Singles, doubles and team championships have different records and competition formats.
Q90. Yogesh Singh, winner of gold at an Asian Championship in 2024, competed in which sport?
[UPSC CDS General Knowledge — 2024]
A) Wrestling
B) Badminton
C) Shooting
D) Archery
Answer: C) Shooting
Explanation: Yogesh Singh earned gold in the men’s 25-metre standard pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships in Jakarta in 2024. The discipline is pistol shooting and should not be confused with archery. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q89. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted by which countries?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Spain and Portugal
B) France and Germany
C) Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
D) Canada, Mexico and the United States
Answer: D) Canada, Mexico and the United States
Explanation: The 2026 men’s FIFA World Cup is a joint North American event, hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. It is the first edition featuring 48 participating teams. It concerns association football rather than another sport with similar terminology.
Q88. The term ‘direct free kick’ is related to which sport?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Volleyball
B) Basketball
C) Football
D) Hockey
Answer: C) Football
Explanation: Association football awards direct free kicks for certain offences. A goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without another player’s touch, unlike an indirect free kick. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q87. In T20 cricket, a bowler can bowl a maximum of how many overs?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Two
B) Five
C) Ten
D) Four
Answer: D) Four
Explanation: Each bowler may bowl no more than one-fifth of the innings overs in a normal Twenty20 match. Thus the maximum is four of the scheduled twenty overs. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q86. Deepika Pallikal is associated with which sport?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Tennis
B) Squash
C) Table tennis
D) Badminton
Answer: B) Squash
Explanation: Deepika Pallikal Karthik is an Indian squash player with major international and Commonwealth Games achievements. Squash is played by striking a ball against the front wall within marked boundaries. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q85. Who won the ICC men’s T20 World Cup in 2021?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) New Zealand
B) England
C) Australia
D) Pakistan
Answer: C) Australia
Explanation: Australia defeated New Zealand in the final at Dubai to win its first men’s T20 World Cup title in 2021. Mitchell Marsh was player of the match. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q84. Who became Australia’s full-time men’s Test captain as a fast bowler in November 2021?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) James Pattinson
B) Pat Cummins
C) Josh Hazlewood
D) Mitchell Starc
Answer: B) Pat Cummins
Explanation: Fast bowler Pat Cummins succeeded Tim Paine as Australia’s Test captain in November 2021. He was the first specialist fast bowler to lead the men’s Test side in many decades. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q83. How many flights of hurdles are in a men’s 110-metre hurdles race?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Nine
B) Twelve
C) Ten
D) Eight
Answer: C) Ten
Explanation: The men’s 110-metre hurdles has ten hurdles placed at regulated intervals. Sprint hurdlers must maintain rhythm and speed while clearing obstacles over the entire course. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q82. Which country won the most gold medals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Ukraine
B) Great Britain
C) United States
D) China
Answer: D) China
Explanation: China topped the Tokyo Paralympics gold-medal standings. The Games were delayed from 2020 to 2021 but retained their official Tokyo 2020 designation. The classification and event name matter when comparing Paralympic results across years.
Q81. In which year did the Indian Premier League begin?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) 2008
B) 2009
C) 2007
D) 2010
Answer: A) 2008
Explanation: The inaugural IPL season was held in 2008, creating a franchise-based Twenty20 league. Rajasthan Royals won the first title under Shane Warne’s captaincy. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q80. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 was hosted by which country?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Bangladesh
B) Qatar
C) India
D) Indonesia
Answer: C) India
Explanation: India hosted the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in October 2022. The tournament took place in multiple Indian cities and was won by Spain. It concerns association football rather than another sport with similar terminology.
Q79. In which year was the Indian Olympic Association formed?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) 1924
B) 1936
C) 1927
D) 1948
Answer: C) 1927
Explanation: India’s National Olympic Committee was established in 1927 with Sir Dorabji Tata as its founding president. Its remit covers Olympic participation and development of the Olympic movement. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q78. The first Paralympic Games were held in which year?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) 1972
B) 1960
C) 1952
D) 1948
Answer: B) 1960
Explanation: The first official Paralympic Games were held in Rome in 1960. They developed from the Stoke Mandeville movement and became a major global competition for athletes with disabilities. The classification and event name matter when comparing Paralympic results across years.
Q77. Which countries jointly hosted the 2022 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Netherlands and Poland
B) Italy and Spain
C) Japan and China
D) Germany and France
Answer: A) Netherlands and Poland
Explanation: The 2022 FIVB Women’s World Championship was staged jointly in the Netherlands and Poland. Serbia won the tournament, retaining the world title. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q76. Who captained India’s women’s hockey team at the Asia Cup held in Muscat in January 2022?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Rani Rampal
B) Savita Punia
C) Sushila Chanu
D) Vandana Katariya
Answer: B) Savita Punia
Explanation: Goalkeeper Savita Punia led the Indian women’s hockey team at the 2022 Women’s Asia Cup in Oman. India finished third and qualified for the World Cup. It should not be confused with records from other international hockey competitions.
Q75. Who was India’s flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Mary Kom
B) P. V. Sindhu
C) Sakshi Malik
D) Neeraj Chopra
Answer: D) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra carried the Indian flag at the Jakarta–Palembang Asian Games opening ceremony in 2018. He subsequently won gold in his event. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q74. Who became the first woman president of the Indian Olympic Association in December 2022?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Mary Kom
B) Anju Bobby George
C) P. T. Usha
D) Dipa Karmakar
Answer: C) P. T. Usha
Explanation: Former sprinter P. T. Usha became the first woman president of the IOA in December 2022. She is an Asian Games medallist and prominent Indian athletics figure. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q73. When and where were the first Khelo India University Games held?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) 2022, Karnataka
B) 2018, Delhi
C) 2020, Odisha
D) 2021, Haryana
Answer: C) 2020, Odisha
Explanation: Odisha hosted the first Khelo India University Games in 2020, principally in Bhubaneswar. University athletes competed across sports as part of a national development initiative. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q72. Who was the second Indian chess grandmaster after Viswanathan Anand?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Parimarjan Negi
B) Pentala Harikrishna
C) Dibyendu Barua
D) Krishnan Sasikiran
Answer: C) Dibyendu Barua
Explanation: Dibyendu Barua became India’s second chess grandmaster after Viswanathan Anand. Barua is among the early Indian players who helped broaden the country’s strong chess tradition. This fact is based on recognised chess rules or recorded international chess achievements.
Q71. How many silver medals did India win at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Eight
B) Six
C) Ten
D) Four
Answer: A) Eight
Explanation: India won eight silver medals at the Tokyo Paralympics, alongside five gold and six bronze medals. The total of 19 was India’s best Paralympic tally at the time. The classification and event name matter when comparing Paralympic results across years.
Q70. In which year did India first win the men’s Hockey World Cup?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
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.
Q60. Which of the following lines is NOT a standard line in kabaddi?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Attack line
B) End line
C) Bonus line
D) Baulk line
Answer: A) Attack line
Explanation: Kabaddi court markings include the baulk line, bonus line, midline and end lines. An ‘attack line’ is not a standard named marking in the official court layout. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q59. In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) 1894
B) 1900
C) 1892
D) 1896
Answer: D) 1896
Explanation: Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The modern Olympic movement was organised after the creation of the International Olympic Committee in 1894. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q58. Who became the first Indian men’s badminton singles finalist at the BWF World Championships in 2021?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Kidambi Srikanth
B) Chirag Shetty
C) Sai Praneeth
D) Lakshya Sen
Answer: A) Kidambi Srikanth
Explanation: Kidambi Srikanth reached the men’s singles final at the 2021 BWF World Championships in Huelva, Spain, and won silver. Lakshya Sen earned bronze at the same event. Singles, doubles and team championships have different records and competition formats.
Q57. ‘Someity’ was associated with which sports event?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
B) Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
C) Tokyo 2020 Olympics
D) Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
Answer: B) Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Explanation: Someity was the official mascot of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Miraitowa was the corresponding Tokyo Olympic mascot, making the distinction a common sports-awareness item. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q56. The term ‘straight drive’ is associated with which sport?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Badminton
B) Football
C) Cricket
D) Hockey
Answer: C) Cricket
Explanation: A straight drive is a traditional cricket batting stroke played largely along the ground in the direction of the bowler. It generally uses a vertical bat. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q55. The FTX Crypto Cup was associated with which sport?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Snooker
B) Chess
C) Golf
D) Billiards
Answer: B) Chess
Explanation: The FTX Crypto Cup was a high-profile rapid chess event associated with the Champions Chess Tour. International grandmasters participated in the tournament series. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q54. Who became the first Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics, for Tokyo 2020?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Maana Patel
B) Nethra Kumanan
C) Bhavani Devi
D) Manu Bhaker
Answer: B) Nethra Kumanan
Explanation: Nethra Kumanan became the first Indian woman sailor to earn Olympic qualification at the Tokyo Games. She competed in the Laser Radial sailing event. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q53. Where were the 35th National Games held in 2015?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Kerala
D) Goa
Answer: C) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala hosted the 35th National Games in 2015. Events took place across several locations in the state under the multi-sport national competition format. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q52. In which year did the Khelo India Winter Games begin?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) 2018
B) 2022
C) 2021
D) 2020
Answer: D) 2020
Explanation: The Khelo India Winter Games were launched in 2020 to encourage winter disciplines and strengthen athlete development. Activities have included skiing and ice sports. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q51. What is the official marathon distance?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) 42.195 kilometres
B) 50 kilometres
C) 45 kilometres
D) 40 kilometres
Answer: A) 42.195 kilometres
Explanation: The marathon is standardised at 42.195 kilometres, or 26 miles and 385 yards. The fixed modern distance developed from the London 1908 Olympic course. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q50. In which year did India win the Thomas Cup for the first time?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) 2020
B) 2016
C) 2022
D) 2018
Answer: C) 2022
Explanation: India’s men’s badminton team won the Thomas Cup in Bangkok in 2022, defeating Indonesia in the final. It was a historic first title for the country. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q49. Which Grand Slam tennis tournament was played from 17 to 30 January 2022?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Australian Open
B) French Open
C) US Open
D) Wimbledon
Answer: A) Australian Open
Explanation: The Australian Open is traditionally the first annual tennis Grand Slam, held in Melbourne in January. The 2022 edition ran from 17 to 30 January. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q48. In which year was the first Winter Olympic Games organised?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) 1908
B) 1924
C) 1896
D) 1936
Answer: B) 1924
Explanation: Chamonix, France, hosted the event later recognised as the first Winter Olympics in 1924. The Winter Games developed a distinct four-year programme. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q47. How many medals did India win in total at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Nineteen
B) Fifteen
C) Twenty-one
D) Eleven
Answer: A) Nineteen
Explanation: India’s Tokyo Paralympic contingent won 19 medals: five gold, eight silver and six bronze. It was a major improvement over the country’s historical Paralympic medal record. The classification and event name matter when comparing Paralympic results across years.
Q46. Singhraj Adhana is associated with which sport?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Badminton
B) Archery
C) Shooting
D) Javelin
Answer: C) Shooting
Explanation: Singhraj Adhana is a para-shooter who won two medals at the Tokyo Paralympics in pistol events. His achievements helped India’s para-shooting profile. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q45. Omprakash Mitharval was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2022 for which sport?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Boxing
B) Shooting
C) Wrestling
D) Weightlifting
Answer: B) Shooting
Explanation: Omprakash Mitharval is an Indian pistol shooter and won the Arjuna Award for his accomplishments in shooting. He has competed in major international shooting competitions. Such institution and award questions require careful identification of their original purpose.
Q44. In which state is the National Sports University situated?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Manipur
B) Karnataka
C) Haryana
D) Assam
Answer: A) Manipur
Explanation: India’s National Sports University is located in Manipur, with its campus at Imphal. It was established to advance sports education, research and training. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q43. Which state won the Santosh Trophy in 2022?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Karnataka
B) West Bengal
C) Kerala
D) Punjab
Answer: C) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala defeated West Bengal in the final of the 2021–22 Santosh Trophy, decided by a penalty shoot-out. The tournament is India’s domestic national football championship for state teams. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q42. Which year was the Sports Authority of India established?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) 1990
B) 1982
C) 1984
D) 1961
Answer: C) 1984
Explanation: The Sports Authority of India was established in 1984 under the government’s sports ministry. Its work includes elite coaching, sports facilities and athlete-development programmes. Such institution and award questions require careful identification of their original purpose.
Q41. ‘We have wings’ was linked to which sporting event?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Tokyo 2020 Olympics
B) Winter Olympics 2022
C) Rio 2016 Olympics
D) Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Answer: D) Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Explanation: The theme ‘We Have Wings’ featured at the Tokyo Paralympic opening ceremony, using the imagery of wings to emphasise aspiration and participation by para-athletes. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q40. How many overs can an individual bowler deliver in a 50-over ODI cricket innings?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Eight
B) Nine
C) Eleven
D) Ten
Answer: D) Ten
Explanation: In a scheduled 50-over one-day international, a bowler is limited to ten overs. This is one-fifth of the full innings, with adjustments possible for shortened matches. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q39. How many umpires are stationed on the cricket field during normal play?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Two
B) One
C) Three
D) Four
Answer: A) Two
Explanation: Two on-field umpires adjudicate deliveries and play in standard cricket matches. A third umpire may assist remotely through television technology rather than standing on the playing field. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q38. Who received the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year award for 2021, announced in January 2022?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Ellyse Perry
B) Mithali Raj
C) Smriti Mandhana
D) Meg Lanning
Answer: C) Smriti Mandhana
Explanation: India batter Smriti Mandhana won the 2021 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, presented as ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year. Her award recognised performances across international formats. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q37. Aanchal Thakur, a bronze medallist at an international competition in December 2021, competes in which sport?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Skating
B) Cycling
C) Boxing
D) Alpine skiing
Answer: D) Alpine skiing
Explanation: Aanchal Thakur is an Indian alpine skier and has represented the country in international winter-sport competitions. Alpine skiing includes disciplines such as slalom and giant slalom. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q36. ‘Penalty corner’ is a term used in which sport?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Football
B) Baseball
C) Hockey
D) Tennis
Answer: C) Hockey
Explanation: Field hockey awards a penalty corner for specified defensive offences. The attacking side restarts from the back line while defenders take regulated positions. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q35. Who became the first Indian swimmer to achieve the Olympic ‘A’ qualifying standard in June 2021?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Virdhawal Khade
B) Sandeep Sejwal
C) Srihari Nataraj
D) Sajan Prakash
Answer: D) Sajan Prakash
Explanation: Sajan Prakash met the Olympic A qualification time in the men’s 200-metre butterfly in Rome in June 2021. It marked an important first for Indian swimming. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q34. The Indian men’s cricket team won a Test at Brisbane’s Gabba in 2021, ending Australia’s unbeaten run there since which year?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) 2010
B) 1988
C) 2005
D) 1999
Answer: B) 1988
Explanation: India’s January 2021 Test victory ended Australia’s long unbeaten run at the Gabba stretching back to 1988. Rishabh Pant played a decisive fourth-innings knock. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q33. What is the length of a singles badminton court?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) 13.40 metres
B) 12.00 metres
C) 14.00 metres
D) 15.24 metres
Answer: A) 13.40 metres
Explanation: The standard badminton court length is 13.40 metres for singles and doubles. The court width changes between the two formats: singles is narrower. Singles, doubles and team championships have different records and competition formats.
Q32. Which country hosted the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in football?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Japan
B) Thailand
C) China
D) India
Answer: D) India
Explanation: India hosted the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, with matches in Maharashtra. China won the final against South Korea to claim another continental title. It concerns association football rather than another sport with similar terminology.
Q31. For which sport did Bhakti Pradip Kulkarni receive the Arjuna Award in 2022?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Tennis
B) Weightlifting
C) Chess
D) Table tennis
Answer: C) Chess
Explanation: Bhakti Kulkarni received the Arjuna Award in 2022 for excellence in chess. She is a prominent Indian women’s grandmaster with significant international experience. Such institution and award questions require careful identification of their original purpose.
Q30. Jwala Gutta is associated with which sport?
[SSC MTS (2022 examination cycle) — 2023]
A) Squash
B) Badminton
C) Table tennis
D) Lawn tennis
Answer: B) Badminton
Explanation: Jwala Gutta is an Indian badminton player distinguished particularly in doubles events. She represented India internationally, including at major multisport competitions, and helped raise the profile of women’s doubles and mixed doubles badminton. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q29. Which national organisation serves as the governing body for badminton in India?
[SSC MTS (2022 examination cycle) — 2023]
A) Badminton Association of India
B) Indian Badminton Agency
C) Indian Badminton Association
D) Badminton Agency of India
Answer: A) Badminton Association of India
Explanation: The Badminton Association of India administers the sport nationally, coordinates championships and oversees affiliated state bodies. Formed in 1934, it is recognised by the Badminton World Federation for international participation. Singles, doubles and team championships have different records and competition formats.
Q28. In which year was the first edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games organised?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2022]
A) 1994
B) 2000
C) 2006
D) 2010
Answer: B) 2000
Explanation: The first Commonwealth Youth Games took place in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2000. The competition is for younger athletes from Commonwealth nations and is separate from the senior Commonwealth Games. The host city, year and specific competition should be considered separately.
Q27. Which pair of countries hosted the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2022]
A) Netherlands and Poland
B) Poland and Slovenia
C) France and Germany
D) Italy and Poland
Answer: B) Poland and Slovenia
Explanation: Poland and Slovenia co-hosted the 2022 men’s volleyball world championship. Originally planned for Russia, the event was reassigned and staged in European venues, with Italy defeating Poland in the final. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q26. Which city hosted the 2024 Paralympic Games?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2022]
A) Los Angeles
B) London
C) Paris
D) Tokyo
Answer: C) Paris
Explanation: Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Paralympics after staging the Olympic Games that summer. Competitors participated in numerous para-sports, including athletics, swimming, archery and badminton, under the Paralympic movement. The classification and event name matter when comparing Paralympic results across years.
Q25. Which Indian player won the gold medal in men’s 200 m butterfly swimming at Copenhagen in April 2022?
[UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper I — 2022]
A) Sajan Prakash
B) Srihari Nataraj
C) Virdhawal Khade
D) Sandeep Sejwal
Answer: A) Sajan Prakash
Explanation: Sajan Prakash won gold in the men’s 200-metre butterfly at the Danish Open swimming meet in Copenhagen in April 2022. He had previously become the first Indian swimmer to meet the Olympic A qualification standard.
Q24. With reference to Commonwealth Games as scheduled in 2022, consider:
1) The 2022 Games were to be held at Birmingham, England.
2) The 2026 Games were to be held in Victoria, Australia.
Which statements were correct at the time of the 2022 UPPSC examination?
[UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper I — 2022]
A) Neither statement
B) Both 1 and 2
C) Only statement 1
D) Only statement 2
Answer: B) Both 1 and 2
Explanation: Both statements reflected the announced host plans when UPPSC held its 2022 examination. Birmingham hosted in 2022; Victoria withdrew from the 2026 Games in 2023 and Glasgow subsequently replaced it. The historical key is therefore both statements.
Q23. Who won the women’s singles title at the Syed Modi International Tournament in January 2022?
[UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper I — 2022]
A) Saina Nehwal
B) P. V. Sindhu
C) Jwala Gutta
D) Ashwini Ponnappa
Answer: B) P. V. Sindhu
Explanation: P. V. Sindhu won the Syed Modi International badminton women’s singles crown in Lucknow in January 2022. She defeated compatriot Malvika Bansod in the final, winning the tournament title for the second time. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q22. With reference to the 45th World Bridge Championship of 2022, consider:
1) It was held in Italy.
2) The Indian team won silver in the championship for the first time.
Which statements are correct?
[UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper I — 2022]
A) Neither statement
B) Both 1 and 2
C) Only statement 1
D) Only statement 2
Answer: B) Both 1 and 2
Explanation: The 2022 World Bridge Team Championships took place in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy. India’s senior team claimed silver in the d’Orsi Trophy event, a landmark performance for the country in international bridge competition. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q21. The term “off break” is used in which sport?
[SSC CHSL (2021 examination cycle) — 2022]
A) Badminton
B) Football
C) Cricket
D) Hockey
Answer: C) Cricket
Explanation: In cricket, an off break is a type of finger-spin delivery bowled by an off-spinner. For a right-handed batter, the ball typically turns from the off side toward the leg side after pitching. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q20. In what year did India first participate in the Olympic Games?
[RRB NTPC CBT I — 2021]
A) 1900
B) 1924
C) 1920
D) 1896
Answer: A) 1900
Explanation: India is credited with its first Olympic participation in 1900 through Norman Pritchard, who won two silver medals at Paris. The first multi-athlete Indian contingent competed later, in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q19. In March 2021, which Indian state or union territory announced its intention to bid for the 2048 Olympics?
[RRB NTPC CBT I — 2021]
A) Chandigarh
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Delhi
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Delhi
Explanation: The Delhi government announced an aspiration to bid for a future Summer Olympics in 2048. This was an expression of intent, not a confirmed International Olympic Committee hosting decision. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q18. Consider these statements about the 32nd Summer Olympic Games:
1) The official motto was “A New World”.
2) Sport climbing, surfing, skateboarding, karate and baseball were included.
Which statements are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Prelims GS I — 2021]
A) Neither 1 nor 2
B) Statement 1 only
C) Statement 2 only
D) Both 1 and 2
Answer: C) Statement 2 only
Explanation: Tokyo 2020 featured five additional sports, including baseball and softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing. “A New World” was associated with Rio 2016, not Tokyo 2020, whose official slogan was “United by Emotion”. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q17. Under what name did athletes from the Russian Federation compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games?
[UPSC CDS General Knowledge — 2021]
A) Russian Republican Committee
B) Russian Olympic Committee
C) Russian Sports Committee
D) Russian Federal Committee
Answer: B) Russian Olympic Committee
Explanation: Because of anti-doping sanctions, many Russian athletes at the Tokyo Games competed under the designation ROC, standing for Russian Olympic Committee. They did not compete under the standard Russian national flag and anthem. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q16. Which Indian cricketer was added to the ICC Hall of Fame in special inductions for the inaugural World Test Championship final?
[UPSC NDA General Ability Test — 2021]
A) Ravi Shastri
B) Vinoo Mankad
C) Mohinder Amarnath
D) Dilip Vengsarkar
Answer: B) Vinoo Mankad
Explanation: Vinoo Mankad was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2021 as part of special additions associated with the World Test Championship final. He was noted for his all-round Test cricket career. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q15. Why was Claire Polosak in the news in connection with men’s Test cricket in early 2021?
[UPSC NDA General Ability Test — 2021]
A) She received a Pulitzer Prize
B) She became the first woman to officiate as a match official in a men’s Test
C) She won a Grand Slam tennis title
D) She was awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize
Answer: B) She became the first woman to officiate as a match official in a men’s Test
Explanation: Australian official Claire Polosak served as the fourth umpire during the India–Australia Sydney Test in January 2021. This made her the first woman to act as a match official in men’s Test cricket. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q14. As announced by India’s sports minister on 25 July 2020, which state was to host the fourth Khelo India Youth Games in 2021?
[UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper I — 2020]
A) Maharashtra
B) Haryana
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Haryana
Explanation: Haryana was announced as the host, with Panchkula a principal venue. Pandemic disruption subsequently postponed the fourth Khelo India Youth Games, and competitions were ultimately staged in June 2022 rather than 2021. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q13. Which Indian football club became the first to appear on a NASDAQ billboard in New York’s Times Square on 29 July 2020?
[UPPSC PCS Prelims GS Paper I — 2020]
A) East Bengal
B) Churchill Brothers
C) Mohun Bagan
D) Bengaluru FC
Answer: C) Mohun Bagan
Explanation: Kolkata’s Mohun Bagan appeared on the NASDAQ display for Mohun Bagan Day, recalling its historic 1911 IFA Shield win. The club subsequently competed under a combined identity before adopting the name Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
Q12. Which of these athletes had received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by 2019?
[SSC MTS — 2019]
A) Kapil Dev
B) Geeta Phogat
C) Saina Nehwal
D) Deepika Kumari
Answer: C) Saina Nehwal
Explanation: Badminton player Saina Nehwal received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2010. The award was renamed the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna in 2021, so historical exam questions may use its earlier name. Such institution and award questions require careful identification of their original purpose.
Q11. Who won India’s first-ever gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Argentina?
[UPSC CDS General Knowledge — 2019]
A) Suraj Panwar
B) Praveen Chitravel
C) Neeraj Chopra
D) Jeremy Lalrinnunga
Answer: D) Jeremy Lalrinnunga
Explanation: Weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga won India’s first Youth Olympic gold in Buenos Aires in 2018. His performance came in the men’s 62-kilogram division, distinguishing the youth competition from the senior Olympic Games. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q10. Under which Union ministry did India’s National Dope Testing Laboratory function when this question was asked in 2019?
[UPSC CDS General Knowledge — 2019]
A) Ministry of Science and Technology
B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Answer: D) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Explanation: The National Dope Testing Laboratory operated under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in the period referenced by the examination. Its function involves laboratory analysis of samples used to enforce anti-doping regulations. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q9. Match these sportspeople with their sports:
–Koneru Humpy,
–P. V. Sindhu,
–Abhinav Bindra and
–Mary Kom.
Which order is correct?
[CGPSC Civil Services Prelims — 2019]
A) Chess, Badminton, Boxing, Shooting
B) Chess, Badminton, Shooting, Boxing
C) Shooting, Badminton, Chess, Boxing
D) Badminton, Chess, Shooting, Boxing
Answer: B) Chess, Badminton, Shooting, Boxing
Explanation: Koneru Humpy is a chess grandmaster, P. V. Sindhu is a badminton champion, Abhinav Bindra is an Olympic shooting champion and Mary Kom is a world champion boxer. Their disciplines are distinct and widely examined.
Q8. Which sports and playing-area pair is incorrectly matched:
cricket–pitch,
skating–ring,
hockey–ground,
wrestling–arena
[SSC CHSL — 2018]
A) Wrestling–arena
B) Skating–ring
C) Cricket–pitch
D) Hockey–ground
Answer: B) Skating–ring
Explanation: Skating is performed on a rink, not a ring. The other matches describe commonly used sporting venues or playing areas: a cricket pitch, a hockey ground and a wrestling arena. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q7. Which sport made its Asian Games debut at the eighteenth Asian Games in 2018?
[RPSC Assistant Engineer General Knowledge — 2018]
A) Kurash
B) Kabaddi
C) Wushu
D) Artistic swimming
Answer: A) Kurash
Explanation: Kurash, a traditional grappling and throwing sport from Central Asia, entered the Asian Games programme at Jakarta–Palembang 2018. Kabaddi and wushu were already part of earlier Asian Games editions. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q6. Which Rajasthan state award honours sports coaches for excellence in coaching?
[RPSC Senior Teacher Grade II General Knowledge — 2017]
A) Dronacharya Award
B) Maharana Pratap Award
C) Guru Vashistha Award
D) Arjuna Award
Answer: C) Guru Vashistha Award
Explanation: Rajasthan’s Guru Vashistha Award recognises outstanding sporting coaches at the state level. It is distinct from the national Dronacharya Award, while the Maharana Pratap Khel Award recognises sporting achievements in Rajasthan. Such institution and award questions require careful identification of their original purpose.
Q5. In which country were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896?
[RRB NTPC Tier I — 2016]
A) Greece
B) Italy
C) United States of America
D) United Kingdom
Answer: A) Greece
Explanation: Athens in Greece hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896, reviving an ancient sporting tradition in a new international format. Pierre de Coubertin helped establish the modern Olympic movement and its governing committee. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q4. Who became the first Indian woman to reach the women’s singles final of the World Badminton Championships in 2015?
[UPSC CDS General Knowledge — 2016]
A) Jwala Gutta
B) Madhumita Bisht
C) Saina Nehwal
D) P. V. Sindhu
Answer: C) Saina Nehwal
Explanation: Saina Nehwal reached the 2015 Badminton World Championships women’s singles final, where Carolina Marín won the title. The Indian player’s silver medal marked a breakthrough for Indian women’s singles badminton. Singles, doubles and team championships have different records and competition formats.
Q3. How many medals did India win altogether at the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
[WBCS Prelims — 2015]
A) 60
B) 54
C) 56
D) 64
Answer: D) 64
Explanation: India won 64 medals at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games: 15 gold, 30 silver and 19 bronze. Among the standout performances was India’s first Commonwealth Games squash gold in the women’s doubles event. The host city, year and specific competition should be considered separately.
Q2. Match the sportspersons with their sports: Samir Suhag, Vikas Krishan, Anup Kumar and Yashpal Solanki. Which sequence is correct?
[RPSC RAS Prelims — 2013]
A) Polo, Boxing, Kabaddi, Judo
B) Judo, Kabaddi, Boxing, Polo
C) Boxing, Polo, Kabaddi, Judo
D) Boxing, Judo, Kabaddi, Polo
Answer: A) Polo, Boxing, Kabaddi, Judo
Explanation: Samir Suhag represented India in polo; Vikas Krishan is a boxer; Anup Kumar is associated with kabaddi; and Yashpal Solanki is a judoka. Correctly pairing these athletes identifies four distinct disciplines. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q1. Which Indian state had declared Mallakhamb its state sport by 2013?
[RPSC RAS Prelims — 2013]
A) Maharashtra
B) Delhi
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Karnataka
Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh recognised Mallakhamb as its state sport. The discipline combines gymnastic movements and wrestling-inspired holds on a vertical pole or rope, reflecting a traditional Indian sporting practice. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.