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 cricket player has a wax statue at Madame Tussauds?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Kapil Dev

  4. Yuvraj Singh
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian cricketer to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds.

Multiple choice

Which cricket player has a postage stamp issued in his honor?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Kapil Dev

  4. Yuvraj Singh
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian cricketer to have a postage stamp issued in his honor.

Multiple choice

Which cricket player has a video game named after him?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Kapil Dev

  4. Yuvraj Singh
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian cricketer to have a video game named after him.

Multiple choice

Which cricket player has a clothing line named after him?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Kapil Dev

  4. Yuvraj Singh
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian cricketer to have a clothing line named after him.

Multiple choice

Which Indian wrestler is considered to be the greatest Kushti wrestler of all time?

  1. The Great Gama

  2. Guru Hanuman

  3. Dara Singh

  4. Satpal Singh
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Explanation

The Great Gama, also known as Gama Pehalwan, is widely regarded as the greatest Kushti wrestler of all time.

Multiple choice

Which Indian hockey player has spoken out against caste discrimination in the sport?

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Balbir Singh

  3. Roop Singh

  4. Udham Singh
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Udham Singh, a former Indian hockey player, has spoken out against caste discrimination in the sport.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest number of hockey players from marginalized communities?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Odisha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Odisha has the highest number of hockey players from marginalized communities in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian hockey player is known as the 'Wizard of Hockey'?

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Balbir Singh

  3. Roop Singh

  4. Udham Singh
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Explanation

Dhyan Chand is known as the 'Wizard of Hockey' due to his exceptional skills and achievements in the sport.

Multiple choice

Which award is presented to the most outstanding sportsperson of the year in India?

  1. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

  2. Arjuna Award

  3. Dronacharya Award

  4. Dhyan Chand Award
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Explanation

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honor in India, bestowed upon the most outstanding sportsperson of the year.

Multiple choice

In which painting does artist Paresh Maity capture the essence of the Indian hockey legend Dhyan Chand?

  1. The Wizard of Hockey

  2. The Flying Sikh

  3. The Golden Boot

  4. The Pocket Rocket
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Explanation

Paresh Maity's painting "The Wizard of Hockey" portrays the remarkable skills and achievements of Dhyan Chand, widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time.

Multiple choice

Who is considered one of the most influential boxing journalists in India?

  1. Boria Majumdar

  2. Vijay Lokapally

  3. Karan Thapar

  4. Rajdeep Sardesai
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vijay Lokapally is widely respected for his in-depth knowledge of boxing and his insightful commentary on the sport.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer has received the most media attention and coverage throughout his career?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

  4. Vikas Krishan Yadav
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Explanation

Vijender Singh's Olympic medal and professional boxing career have made him the most recognizable and widely covered boxer in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer has been featured on the cover of international boxing magazines such as The Ring and Boxing News?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

  4. Vikas Krishan Yadav
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Explanation

Vijender Singh's international success and popularity have earned him features on the covers of prestigious boxing magazines.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer has been the subject of a documentary film about his life and career?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

  4. Vikas Krishan Yadav
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mary Kom's inspiring story has been captured in a documentary film titled 'Mary Kom: The Magnificent Mary.'

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer has been the face of major advertising campaigns for brands and products?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

  4. Vikas Krishan Yadav
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Explanation

Vijender Singh's popularity has led to him becoming a sought-after brand ambassador for various companies.