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Gender Inequality in Indian Sports

This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about gender inequality in Indian sports. It covers various aspects of the topic, including the historical context, challenges faced by women in sports, and initiatives taken to promote gender equality in sports.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Historically, what has been a significant barrier to women's participation in sports in India?

  1. Lack of access to sports facilities
  2. Cultural and societal norms
  3. Insufficient funding for women's sports
  4. All of the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian sportswoman is widely regarded as a pioneer for women's cricket in the country?

  1. Mithali Raj
  2. Jhulan Goswami
  3. Anjum Chopra
  4. Diana Edulji
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year did the Indian government launch the 'Khelo India' initiative to promote sports among women?

  1. 2011
  2. 2014
  3. 2017
  4. 2020
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian state has been at the forefront of promoting gender equality in sports?

  1. Kerala
  2. Karnataka
  3. Odisha
  4. Maharashtra
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian women's football team's captain?

  1. Ashalata Devi
  2. Aditi Chauhan
  3. Manisha Kalyan
  4. Anju Tamang
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian sportswoman won the bronze medal in wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics?

  1. Vinesh Phogat
  2. Sakshi Malik
  3. Geeta Phogat
  4. Babita Phogat
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian women's hockey team's captain?

  1. Rani Rampal
  2. Savita Punia
  3. Deepika Thakur
  4. Nikki Pradhan
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian sportswoman won the gold medal in badminton at the 2016 Summer Olympics?

  1. Saina Nehwal
  2. P. V. Sindhu
  3. Jwala Gutta
  4. Ashwini Ponnappa
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian women's basketball team's captain?

  1. Shireen Limaye
  2. Prashanti Singh
  3. Anitha Pauldurai
  4. Geethu Anna Jose
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian sportswoman won the silver medal in weightlifting at the 2020 Summer Olympics?

  1. Mirabai Chanu
  2. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
  3. Karnam Malleswari
  4. Kunjarani Devi
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian women's volleyball team's captain?

  1. Nirmala Sewthi
  2. Aruna Budda Reddy
  3. T. Saranya
  4. Anju Bobby George
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian sportswoman won the bronze medal in boxing at the 2012 Summer Olympics?

  1. Mary Kom
  2. Sarita Devi
  3. Kavita Chahal
  4. Pinki Jangra
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian women's kabaddi team's captain?

  1. Mamta Poojary
  2. Kavita Devi
  3. Ritu Negi
  4. Pooja Sharma
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian sportswoman won the gold medal in shooting at the 2016 Summer Olympics?

  1. Abhinav Bindra
  2. Gagan Narang
  3. Vijay Kumar
  4. Jitu Rai
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian women's archery team's captain?

  1. Deepika Kumari
  2. Bombayla Devi Laishram
  3. Laishram Bombayla Devi
  4. Dola Banerjee
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