Sports General Knowledge

In February 2008, South Africa hosted and won the ODI series at Johannesburg. This question tests cricket knowledge - specifically historical sports results from that period. South Africa defeated the touring side (West Indies) in the series played on home soil.

Sachin Tendulkar achieved the milestone of 16000 runs in One Day International cricket during a tri-series tournament involving India, Sri Lanka, and Australia in 2008. The specific match where he crossed this landmark was against Sri Lanka, making option B the correct choice. This tri-series was part of India's tour of Australia and was significant for Tendulkar's consistent batting performance.

South Africa hosted West Indies for a 5-match ODI series at Johannesburg in early 2008. In the fifth and final match of this series, South Africa defeated West Indies by 8 wickets, completing a dominant series performance. The Proteas chased down the target comfortably, losing only 2 wickets in the process.

The tri-series ODI tournament held in Canberra, Australia in February 2008 was the Commonwealth Bank Series involving India, Australia, and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka emerged as the winner of this tournament, defeating Australia in the finals. This was a significant victory for Sri Lankan cricket under the captaincy of Mahela Jayawardene.

IPL stands for Indian Premier League, which is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India founded in 2007. It has become one of the most valuable and popular cricket leagues globally, featuring franchise teams representing different Indian cities. The league has transformed cricket's economics and player recruitment worldwide.

PSPB stands for Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, which is the sports promotion body of public sector oil companies in India, particularly ONGC. It has produced several notable Indian athletes across various sports including hockey, boxing, and athletics. The board provides employment and financial support to sportspersons while allowing them to focus on training.

Andrew Symonds was a prominent Australian cricketer known for his aggressive batting and brilliant fielding. The racial abuse controversy involving Harbhajan Singh occurred during the 2008 India-Australia Test series in Sydney, famously called the 'Monkeygate' scandal. Symonds played for Australia from 1998 to 2009 and was part of two World Cup-winning teams.

In January 2008, India ended Australia's remarkable 16-match winning streak in Test cricket by defeating them at the WACA Ground in Perth. This victory was particularly significant as Australia had been dominant at their fortress venue, and India's win under captain Anil Kumble showcased exceptional batting on a bouncy pitch. India won the match by 72 runs despite losing the toss.

BFI stands for Basketball Federation of India, which is the governing body for basketball in India and is affiliated with FIBA (International Basketball Federation). The federation organizes national-level competitions and oversees the development of basketball across the country. Basketball has been growing in popularity in India, particularly at the grassroots level.

Harbhajan Singh was initially banned for three Test matches after being accused of racially abusing Andrew Symonds during the 2008 Sydney Test. However, after an appeals process and lack of conclusive evidence, the charges were downgraded to using abusive language, and the ban was overturned. This was a highly controversial incident that created significant tension between the Indian and Australian cricket boards.

The term Grand Slam in tennis refers to winning all four major championships in a calendar year - Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. This achievement is considered the pinnacle of success in professional tennis. Winning all four titles over a career (not in the same year) is called a Career Grand Slam, while holding all four titles simultaneously is a Calendar Grand Slam.

India defeated Australia by 5 wickets in a tri-series ODI match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in February 2008. This victory was historically significant as it ended India's 22-year drought of beating Australia in ODIs at the MCG, dating back to 1985. Sachin Tendulkar and young players like Rohit Sharma played crucial roles in this chase.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland since 1915. Lausanne was chosen because Switzerland's neutrality provided a safe location for the international sports organization during World War I. Greece, Los Angeles, and Seoul have all hosted Olympic Games but are not the permanent headquarters.

Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav (K.D. Jadhav) won India's first individual Olympic medal - a bronze in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Vijender Singh won a bronze much later in 2008 Beijing Olympics in boxing. Karnail Singh was a famous athlete but not an Olympic medalist.

A polo team consists of 4 players on each side during play. Each player has a specific position and handicap rating. Polo is played on horseback and teams try to score goals by hitting a small ball through the opposing team's goal using long mallets.

Geet Sethi is a legendary Indian billiards and snooker player who has won multiple World Amateur Billiards Championships. He dominated the billiards scene in the 1980s and 1990s and is considered one of India's greatest cue sports players. Billiards is a cue sport played on a table with pockets.

The Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) is located in Patiala, Punjab. It is Asia's largest sports institute and serves as the academic wing of the Sports Authority of India. The institute trains coaches and athletes across various sports disciplines.

AIFF stands for All India Football Federation, which is the governing body for football in India. Founded in 1937, it is affiliated with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation. The AIFF organizes national football tournaments and oversees the development of football across India.