Indian Sports and Cricket Quiz

The Jesse Owens Award is given in the field of sports, named after the legendary American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. It recognizes athletic achievement and is not related to literature, journalism, or science.

The 2012 Summer Olympics were held in London, making it the first city to host the Games three times. Delhi hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Beijing hosted in 2008, and Paris hosted in 1900 and will host again in 2024.

The first Cricket World Cup was held in 1975 in England, with the West Indies winning the inaugural tournament. The event was not held in 1976, 1980, or 1983 (when India won its first World Cup).

Milkha Singh was called the 'Flying Sikh of India' for his exceptional speed and achievements in track and field, including fourth-place finishes at the 1960 Olympics. Ajit Pal Singh was a hockey captain, Joginder Singh was a rally driver, and Moninder Singh is a different athlete.

Sachin Tendulkar scored 200 not out against South Africa in 2010, holding the record for highest individual score in ODIs. Saeed Anwar previously held the record with 194, Brian Lara's record was in Test cricket (400 not out), and Viv Richards also had a lower ODI score.

Short Corner is a specific term in hockey for a penalty corner, while Short grip is a technique for holding the stick, Hook and Slice are types of strokes in tennis and badminton. Short Corner is the term exclusively used in hockey.

Sayali Gokhale is a former Indian badminton player who won the International Challenge titles. She represented India in various international tournaments including the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The other options are different sports - Lawn Tennis, Golf, and Chess - which are not associated with her career.

The Federation Cup is India's premier football club tournament, organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). It started in 1977 and has been won by top clubs like Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and Bengaluru FC. It is not related to Badminton, Hockey, or Basketball.

The Irani Trophy is a domestic cricket tournament in India, played between the Ranji Trophy winners and the Rest of India team. It was instituted in 1959-60 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Ranji Trophy. The tournament is named after the late Z. R. Irani, a former BCCI president.

M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (formerly Chepauk Stadium) is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest cricket stadiums in India, established in 1916, and is the home ground for the Tamil Nadu cricket team and IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings.

Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium (now Arun Jaitley Stadium) is located in Delhi. It is the home ground for the IPL franchise Delhi Capitals and has hosted international matches since 1982. The stadium underwent renovation and was renamed in 2019 after the former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Eden Gardens is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, and is India's largest cricket stadium by seating capacity. It is often called the 'Lord's of the East' and is the home ground for the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. The stadium has hosted historic matches including the 1987 World Cup final.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is located in Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), Karnataka. It is the home ground for the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Karnataka cricket team. The stadium hosted matches in the 1987 and 1996 World Cups and is known for its batting-friendly pitches.

Brabourne Stadium is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, at the Cricket Club of India (CCI). It was established in 1937 and has hosted numerous international matches. Though less used now after Wankhede Stadium's construction, it remains a historic venue in Indian cricket.

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium (also known as Jamtha Stadium) is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It is the home ground for the Vidarbha cricket team and has hosted international Test matches and ODIs since 2008. The stadium gained prominence during Vidarbha's Ranji Trophy victories.

Sawai Mansingh Stadium is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It is the home ground for the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals and hosted international matches from 1983 to the early 2000s. The stadium is named after Sawai Mansingh, a former Maharaja of Jaipur.

Steve Harmison holds this unique record - despite being a No.11 batsman, he top-scored in a Test innings for England against West Indies at Lord's in 2004, making 30* when other specialist batsmen failed.

Graeme Smith holds the record for most T20I runs without getting out for a duck. The former South African opener played 33 T20I matches and scored 982 runs without ever being dismissed on zero.