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 sportsperson has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. MS Dhoni

  4. Mithali Raj
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mithali Raj, the captain of the Indian women's cricket team, has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, speaking out against discrimination and calling for greater inclusion.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sportsperson has been criticized for making homophobic remarks?

  1. Sania Mirza

  2. Saina Nehwal

  3. PV Sindhu

  4. Dipika Pallikal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sania Mirza, an Indian tennis player, has been criticized for making homophobic remarks, including a comment in which she said that she would not want her son to be gay.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sportsperson has been praised for their support of LGBTQ+ rights?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. MS Dhoni

  4. Mithali Raj
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Virat Kohli, the captain of the Indian men's cricket team, has been praised for his support of LGBTQ+ rights, speaking out against discrimination and calling for greater inclusion.

Multiple choice

Who is the current world record holder in the men's 10m air pistol event?

  1. Jitu Rai

  2. Saurabh Chaudhary

  3. Abhinav Bindra

  4. Vijay Kumar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jitu Rai holds the world record in the men's 10m air pistol event with a score of 246.8.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shooter won the gold medal in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the 2022 ISSF World Cup?

  1. Saurabh Chaudhary

  2. Deepak Kumar

  3. Anish Bhanwala

  4. Vijay Kumar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Anish Bhanwala won the gold medal in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the 2022 ISSF World Cup, becoming the first Indian shooter to win a gold medal in the event.

Multiple choice

In Pehlwani, what is the term for a wrestler who has won multiple Dangals?

  1. Pahlawan

  2. Ustaad

  3. Guru

  4. Senapati
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pahlawan is the title given to a Pehlwani wrestler who has achieved great success and won numerous Dangals.

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT a famous Pehlwani wrestler?

  1. The Great Gama

  2. Dara Singh

  3. Milkha Singh

  4. Kartar Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Milkha Singh was a renowned track and field athlete, not a Pehlwani wrestler.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best sportsperson of the year?

  1. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

  2. Arjuna Award

  3. Dronacharya Award

  4. Dhyan Chand Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given to the best sportsperson of the year.

Multiple choice

Who is widely considered the greatest rock climber of all time?

  1. Alex Honnold

  2. Chris Sharma

  3. Tommy Caldwell

  4. Adam Ondra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Alex Honnold is renowned for his daring free solo climbs, ascending sheer rock faces without ropes or safety equipment, showcasing exceptional skill, courage, and a deep connection with nature.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sportsperson has been associated with the "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" campaign?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Mary Kom

  3. P.V. Sindhu

  4. Virat Kohli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mary Kom, the renowned Indian boxer, has been actively involved in the "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" campaign, which aims to promote gender equality and empower girls in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sportsperson has released a music album titled "Swag Mera Desi"?

  1. Virat Kohli

  2. Sania Mirza

  3. Harbhajan Singh

  4. Yuvraj Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Yuvraj Singh, the former Indian cricketer, released a music album titled "Swag Mera Desi" in 2016. The album featured several popular songs and received positive reviews from critics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sportsperson has been featured in a music video for the song "Zinda"?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Sania Mirza

  3. Virat Kohli

  4. P.V. Sindhu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

P.V. Sindhu, the Indian badminton player, was featured in a music video for the song "Zinda" in 2019. The song was sung by A.R. Rahman and featured several other athletes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sportsperson has been featured in a music video for the song "Jeetega Saara India"?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Sania Mirza

  3. Virat Kohli

  4. Abhinav Bindra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Abhinav Bindra, the Indian shooter, was featured in a music video for the song "Jeetega Saara India" in 2012. The song was sung by A.R. Rahman and featured several other athletes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Handball player has won the Arjuna Award?

  1. Dhanraj Pillay

  2. Sunil Dabas

  3. Ramesh Krishnan

  4. Leander Paes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sunil Dabas is an Indian Handball player who has been honored with the Arjuna Award.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian Handball team's coach?

  1. Rajesh Kumar

  2. Sandeep Kumar

  3. Ramesh Kumar

  4. Vijay Kumar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rajesh Kumar is the current coach of the Indian Handball team.