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 Indian-origin kabaddi player represented Canada in international competitions?

  1. Harpreet Singh

  2. Sukhwinder Singh

  3. Ravi Kumar

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Harpreet Singh, Sukhwinder Singh, and Ravi Kumar are all Indian-origin kabaddi players who represented Canada in international competitions.

Multiple choice

Which Indian badminton player is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time?

  1. Prakash Padukone

  2. Pullela Gopichand

  3. Saina Nehwal

  4. Kidambi Srikanth
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Explanation

Prakash Padukone is widely regarded as one of the greatest badminton players of all time, having won numerous international titles and being instrumental in popularizing the sport in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian-origin badminton player represented Canada in international competitions?

  1. Michelle Li

  2. Jason Ho-Shue

  3. Andrew D'Souza

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Michelle Li, Jason Ho-Shue, and Andrew D'Souza are all Indian-origin badminton players who represented Canada in international competitions.

Multiple choice

Who is the all-time leading scorer in the Pro Kabaddi League?

  1. Pardeep Narwal

  2. Rahul Chaudhari

  3. Ajay Thakur

  4. Manjeet Chhillar
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Explanation

Pardeep Narwal, known for his lightning-fast raids, holds the record for most raid points scored in the Pro Kabaddi League.

Multiple choice

Which player has won the most Pro Kabaddi League MVP awards?

  1. Pardeep Narwal

  2. Rahul Chaudhari

  3. Ajay Thakur

  4. Manjeet Chhillar
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Explanation

Pardeep Narwal has won the Pro Kabaddi League MVP award a record three times, showcasing his dominance as a raider.

Multiple choice

Which player has won the most Pro Kabaddi League Best Defender awards?

  1. Surjeet Singh

  2. Manjeet Chhillar

  3. Fazel Atrachali

  4. Nitesh Kumar
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Explanation

Surjeet Singh, known for his exceptional tackling skills, has won the Pro Kabaddi League Best Defender award a record three times.

Multiple choice

Who is the famous Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian national cricket team who graduated from the University of Delhi?

  1. Virat Kohli

  2. Sachin Tendulkar

  3. Rahul Dravid

  4. Sourav Ganguly
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Explanation

Virat Kohli studied Economics at the University of Delhi before pursuing a career in cricket.

Multiple choice

Which 2005 biographical sports film tells the story of Indian boxer Dingko Singh and his rise to prominence?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Dangal

  4. Iqbal
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Explanation

Iqbal, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, is based on the true story of Dingko Singh, a deaf and mute boxer from Manipur who overcame numerous challenges to become a national champion.

Multiple choice

Which 2018 biographical sports drama film tells the story of Indian boxer Vijender Singh and his rise to prominence in the world of professional boxing?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Dangal

  4. Mukkabaaz
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Explanation

Mukkabaaz, directed by Anurag Kashyap, follows the journey of Shravan Kumar, a boxer from Uttar Pradesh who faces numerous challenges, including caste discrimination and political corruption, in his pursuit of success.

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

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
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Explanation

B.N. Mullik was the first Indian sports journalist to receive the Padma Shri award, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1971.

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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Explanation

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 Indian photographer is known for his photographs of the Indian sports industry?

  1. Raghu Rai

  2. Dayanita Singh

  3. Sudharak Olwe

  4. Riju Das
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Explanation

Riju Das (born 1979) is known for his photographs of the Indian sports industry. His work captures the excitement and drama of Indian sports.

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.