General Awareness

Indian Sports and Sportspersons

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Indian sports and sportspersons cover national achievements across chess, boxing, wrestling, and other athletic events. This includes major national awards like the Padma Shri and Khelo India recognition. Such facts are essential for the general awareness section of banking and SSC exams.

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Indian Sports and Sportspersons Questions

Multiple choice

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
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Explanation

B.N. Mullik is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Sports Journalism' for his pioneering work in sports journalism and his contributions to the development of sports media in India.

Multiple choice

How does the sport of 'Kushti' relate to the Hindu festival of Diwali?

  1. It is a form of wrestling that is practiced during the festival.

  2. It is a traditional dance performed during religious ceremonies.

  3. It is a form of yoga that is practiced in temples.

  4. It is a traditional sport that is played during weddings.
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Explanation

Kushti is a traditional form of wrestling that is practiced in India. It is often associated with the Hindu festival of Diwali and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Flying Sikh' of Indian athletics?

  1. Milkha Singh

  2. P.T. Usha

  3. Anju Bobby George

  4. Gurbachan Singh Randhawa
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Milkha Singh, a legendary Indian sprinter, is known as the 'Flying Sikh' for his remarkable speed and achievements in athletics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports film is known for its portrayal of the life and achievements of Milkha Singh, a legendary Indian athlete?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

  4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
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Explanation

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, released in 2013, is known for its portrayal of the life and achievements of Milkha Singh, a legendary Indian track and field athlete.

Multiple choice

Which award is the highest sporting honor in India, given to athletes for their exceptional performance at the international level?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Dronacharya Award

  3. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

  4. Padma Shri
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Explanation

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honor in India, bestowed upon athletes who have demonstrated outstanding performance at the international level.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to coaches who have made significant contributions to the development of sports in India?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Dronacharya Award

  3. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

  4. Padma Shri
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Explanation

The Dronacharya Award is given to coaches who have made significant contributions to the development of sports in India.

Multiple choice

Which sportsperson was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Viswanathan Anand

  3. Leander Paes

  4. Geet Sethi
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Explanation

Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

Multiple choice

Which sportsperson was the first recipient of the Arjuna Award?

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Milkha Singh

  3. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi

  4. P. T. Usha
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Dhyan Chand was the first recipient of the Arjuna Award.

Multiple choice

The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy is awarded to which sportsperson?

  1. Best Sportsperson with Disability

  2. Best Sportsperson in Indigenous Games

  3. Best Sportsperson in Adventure Sports

  4. Best Sportsperson in Water Sports
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The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy is awarded to the best sportsperson with disability.

Multiple choice

The Rajiv Gandhi National Coaching Excellence Award is presented to coaches who have made significant contributions to the development of sports in which category?

  1. Individual Sports

  2. Team Sports

  3. Both Individual and Team Sports

  4. None of the Above
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Explanation

The Rajiv Gandhi National Coaching Excellence Award is presented to coaches who have made significant contributions to the development of sports in both individual and team sports.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete is the subject of the documentary film "Breaking the Silence"?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Milkha Singh

  3. Sachin Tendulkar

  4. Mary Kom
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Explanation

"Breaking the Silence" is a documentary film that tells the story of P.T. Usha, an Indian track and field athlete who won numerous medals at the Asian Games and the Olympic Games.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sportsperson is the subject of the documentary film "Sachin: A Billion Dreams"?

  1. Viswanathan Anand

  2. Sania Mirza

  3. Sachin Tendulkar

  4. Leander Paes
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Explanation

"Sachin: A Billion Dreams" is a 2017 biographical sports drama film based on the life of Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete is the subject of the documentary film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag"?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Milkha Singh

  3. Sachin Tendulkar

  4. Mary Kom
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Explanation

"Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" is a 2013 biographical sports drama film based on the life of Milkha Singh, an Indian track and field athlete who won a gold medal at the 1958 Asian Games.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sportsperson is the subject of the documentary film "Mary Kom"?

  1. Viswanathan Anand

  2. Sania Mirza

  3. Sachin Tendulkar

  4. Mary Kom
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Explanation

"Mary Kom" is a 2014 biographical sports drama film based on the life of Mary Kom, an Indian boxer who won a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic Games.

Multiple choice

Which Indian chess player became the youngest Grandmaster in history in 2021?

  1. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

  2. Nihal Sarin

  3. D Gukesh

  4. Harika Dronavalli
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Explanation

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa became the youngest Grandmaster in history in 2021 at the age of 12 years, 10 months, and 13 days.