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 appointed as a UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. P.V. Sindhu

  4. Bajrang Punia
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Explanation

P.V. Sindhu, the Indian badminton player, has been appointed as a UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador. In this role, she will advocate for environmental protection and promote sustainable practices in sports. She will also work to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation and encourage individuals and organizations to take action to address environmental challenges.

Multiple choice

Which Indian player holds the record for most appearances in the Kabaddi World Cup?

  1. Anup Kumar

  2. Rakesh Kumar

  3. Surjeet Singh

  4. Manjeet Chhillar
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Explanation

Anup Kumar holds the record for most appearances in the Kabaddi World Cup, having represented India in six editions of the tournament.

Multiple choice

Who was the captain of the Indian Kabaddi Team that won the gold medal at the 2016 South Asian Games?

  1. Ajay Thakur

  2. Deepak Niwas Hooda

  3. Rahul Chaudhari

  4. Pardeep Narwal
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Explanation

Ajay Thakur was the captain of the Indian Kabaddi Team that won the gold medal at the 2016 South Asian Games held in Guwahati, India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian player was awarded the Arjuna Award for his outstanding contribution to kabaddi in 2019?

  1. Pawan Sehrawat

  2. Sandeep Narwal

  3. Monu Goyat

  4. Naveen Kumar
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Explanation

Pawan Sehrawat was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2019 for his exceptional performances in kabaddi, including leading the Bengaluru Bulls to their third Pro Kabaddi League title.

Multiple choice

Who was the coach of the Indian Kabaddi Team that won the gold medal at the 2019 South Asian Games?

  1. Balwan Singh

  2. E. Prasad Rao

  3. Jagdish Kumble

  4. Radhakrishnan Nair
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Explanation

Balwan Singh was the coach of the Indian Kabaddi Team that won the gold medal at the 2019 South Asian Games held in Nepal.

Multiple choice

Which Indian player was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2022 Kabaddi World Cup?

  1. Pradeep Narwal

  2. Naveen Kumar

  3. Surjeet Singh

  4. Fazel Atrachali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Naveen Kumar was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2022 Kabaddi World Cup for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament.

Multiple choice

Which Indian player holds the record for most successful raids in a single Pro Kabaddi League season?

  1. Pardeep Narwal

  2. Rahul Chaudhari

  3. Pawan Sehrawat

  4. Naveen Kumar
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Explanation

Pardeep Narwal holds the record for most successful raids in a single Pro Kabaddi League season, with 239 successful raids in the 2017 season.

Multiple choice

Which Indian player was named the Emerging Player of the Year at the 2021 Pro Kabaddi League?

  1. Sahil Gulia

  2. Aslam Inamdar

  3. Guman Singh

  4. Abhishek Singh
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Explanation

Sahil Gulia was named the Emerging Player of the Year at the 2021 Pro Kabaddi League for his impressive performances throughout the season.

Multiple choice

Which Indian player holds the record for most tackles in a single Pro Kabaddi League season?

  1. Surjeet Singh

  2. Manjeet Chhillar

  3. Nitesh Kumar

  4. Hadi Oshtorak
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Explanation

Surjeet Singh holds the record for most tackles in a single Pro Kabaddi League season, with 101 tackles in the 2019 season.

Multiple choice

Which Indian player was named the Best Raider of the 2023 Kabaddi World Cup?

  1. Naveen Kumar

  2. Pardeep Narwal

  3. Pawan Sehrawat

  4. Fazel Atrachali
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Explanation

Naveen Kumar was named the Best Raider of the 2023 Kabaddi World Cup for his exceptional raiding skills and contributions to the Indian team's success.

Multiple choice

Which Indian player was named the Best Defender of the 2023 Kabaddi World Cup?

  1. Surjeet Singh

  2. Manjeet Chhillar

  3. Nitesh Kumar

  4. Hadi Oshtorak
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Explanation

Surjeet Singh was named the Best Defender of the 2023 Kabaddi World Cup for his outstanding defensive performances and contributions to the Indian team's success.

Multiple choice

Who was the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the inaugural season of the BFIL?

  1. Satnam Singh

  2. Amjyot Singh

  3. Vishesh Bhriguvanshi

  4. Arjun Singh
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Explanation

Satnam Singh won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in the inaugural season of the BFIL.

Multiple choice

Who was the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2022 season of the BFIL?

  1. Satnam Singh

  2. Amjyot Singh

  3. Vishesh Bhriguvanshi

  4. Arjun Singh
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Explanation

Amjyot Singh won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in the 2022 season of the BFIL.

Multiple choice

Which player holds the record for most points scored in a single BFIL game?

  1. Satnam Singh

  2. Amjyot Singh

  3. Vishesh Bhriguvanshi

  4. Arjun Singh
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Explanation

Satnam Singh holds the record for most points scored in a single BFIL game, with 52 points.

Multiple choice

Which player holds the record for most assists in a single BFIL game?

  1. Satnam Singh

  2. Amjyot Singh

  3. Vishesh Bhriguvanshi

  4. Arjun Singh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vishesh Bhriguvanshi holds the record for most assists in a single BFIL game, with 18 assists.