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History of Sports Media in India

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the history of sports media in India. It covers various aspects of sports media, including the evolution of print, electronic, and digital media, as well as the role of sports media in shaping public opinion and promoting sports culture in India.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the first sports newspaper published in India?

  1. 1861
  2. 1875
  3. 1890
  4. 1905
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which was the first sports magazine published in India?

  1. Sport and Pastime
  2. The Indian Field
  3. The Indian Sportsman
  4. The Calcutta Sportsman
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the first All India Radio (AIR) sports broadcast aired?

  1. 1927
  2. 1930
  3. 1935
  4. 1940
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which was the first Indian sports television channel?

  1. ESPN Star Sports
  2. Star Sports
  3. Zee Sports
  4. Sony Six
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the first online sports news website launched in India?

  1. 1995
  2. 1998
  3. 2000
  4. 2002
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which sports journalist is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Sports Journalism'?

  1. B.N. Mullik
  2. K.P. Mohan
  3. R. Mohan
  4. P.N. Sundaresan
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which sports commentator is known for his iconic commentary during the 1983 Cricket World Cup?

  1. Ravi Shastri
  2. Sunil Gavaskar
  3. Kapil Dev
  4. Bishan Singh Bedi
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which sports journalist was the first Indian to receive the Padma Shri award?

  1. B.N. Mullik
  2. K.P. Mohan
  3. R. Mohan
  4. P.N. Sundaresan
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which sports magazine is the oldest continuously published sports magazine in India?

  1. Sport and Pastime
  2. The Indian Field
  3. The Indian Sportsman
  4. The Calcutta Sportsman
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which sports newspaper is the largest-selling sports newspaper in India?

  1. The Times of India
  2. The Hindu
  3. The Indian Express
  4. Sportstar
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which sports television channel has the highest viewership in India?

  1. ESPN Star Sports
  2. Star Sports
  3. Zee Sports
  4. Sony Six
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which sports website is the most popular sports website in India?

  1. Cricbuzz
  2. ESPNcricinfo
  3. Sportskeeda
  4. Goal.com
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which sports app is the most downloaded sports app in India?

  1. Dream11
  2. FanCode
  3. Hotstar
  4. JioTV
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which sports media company is the largest sports media company in India?

  1. Star India
  2. Sony Pictures Networks India
  3. Zee Entertainment Enterprises
  4. Viacom18 Media
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