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History and Sport: The Story of Cricket (Class IX)

The history and evolution of cricket, covering its origins, global spread, and key historical events from the 18th century to modern times.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the first World Cup held?

  1. 1744
  2. 1774
  3. 1977
  4. 1975
  5. 1932
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who among the following was the first cricketer to use an aluminium bat?

  1. Frank Worrell
  2. Dennis Lillee
  3. Palwankar Baloo
  4. C. K. Nayudu
  5. Palwankar Vithal
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. Kerry Packer was the Headmaster of the Rugby School and the founder of the modern public school system.
b. The first Indian club, Calcutta Cricket Club, was established in the year 1792.
c. 'Reverse swing' was introduced in the sub-continent to move the ball on dusty, unresponsive wicket under clear sky.

  1. Only a
  2. Only a and b
  3. Only b
  4. Only b and c
  5. Only c
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the first one-day-international played between England and Australia in Melbourne?

  1. 1787
  2. 1877
  3. 1788
  4. 1950
  5. 1971
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following important events took place in the year 1780?

a. The world's first cricket club was formed in Hambledon.
b. Marylebone Cricket Club was founded.
c. The first six-seam cricket ball was created.

  1. Only a
  2. Only a and b
  3. Only b
  4. Only b and c
  5. Only c
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following peculiarities exist(s) in test cricket?

a. A match can go on for five days and still end in a draw.
b. Each team has to bat twice and bowl twice.
c. The length of the pitch is specified but the size or shape of the ground is not specified.
d. In each innings, one team of 11 players bats and the other team of 11 players bowls.

  1. Only a and b
  2. Only b and c
  3. Only a and c
  4. Only b and d
  5. Only a and d
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is/are not amongst the first written 'Laws of Cricket'?

a. The principals shall choose from amongst the gentlemen present two umpires who shall absolutely decide all disputes.
b. The stumps must be 22 inches high and the bail across them six inches.
c. The ball must be between 2 and 3 ounces, and the two sets of stumps 24 yards apart.

  1. Only a
  2. Only a and b
  3. Only b
  4. Only b and c
  5. Only c
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following sports have/has refused to remake tools with industrial or man-made materials like plastic, fibre glass or metals?

a. Golf
b. Tennis
c. Cricket

  1. Only a
  2. Only a and b
  3. Only b
  4. Only b and c
  5. Only c
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Victorian England, the rich were amateurs due to which of the following reasons?

a. The rich considered sport a kind of leisure.
b. There was not enough money in the game for the rich to be interested.
c. The wages were paid by the patrons.

  1. Only a
  2. Only a and b
  3. Only b
  4. Only b and c
  5. Only c
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which of the following countries was cricket established by local elites that wanted to copy the habits of their colonial masters?

  1. Zimbabwe
  2. South Africa
  3. India
  4. Australia
  5. New Zealand
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who were the political leaders of the Caribbean that saw in cricket a chance for self-respect and international standing?

a. Forbes Burnham
b. Len Hutton
c. Eric Williams
d. Frank Worrell

  1. Only a and b
  2. Only b and d
  3. Only a and c
  4. Only b and c
  5. Only a and d
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following Indian communities founded the Oriental Cricket Club in Bombay in 1848?

  1. The Sikhs
  2. The Parsis
  3. The Rajputs
  4. The Nadars
  5. The Khatris
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. Towards the end of nineteenth century, the first non-white club was established in the West Indies.
b. When West Indies won its first Test series against England, the team was captained by a black player.
c. The parsis were the first Indian community to start playing the game of cricket in India.

  1. Only a
  2. Only a and b
  3. Only b
  4. Only b and c
  5. Only c
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which distinguished editor of the 'Bombay Chronicle' condemned the Pentangular tournament?

  1. S. A. Brelvi
  2. Vijay Hazare
  3. A. F. S. Talyarkhan
  4. C. K. Nayudu
  5. Kerry Packer
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following teams was not included in the Quadrangular tournament?

  1. The Hindus
  2. The Muslims
  3. The Europeans
  4. The Rest
  5. The Parsis
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following countries has pioneered the 'doosra' and 'reverse swing'?

  1. India
  2. South Africa
  3. Pakistan
  4. England
  5. Australia
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following countries are the founder members of International Cricket Conference?

a. England
b. India
c. Australia
d. West Indies

  1. Only a and b
  2. Only b and c
  3. Only a and d
  4. Only a and c
  5. Only b and d
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