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 2016 biographical sports drama film, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, tells the story of Sultan Ali Khan, a former wrestling champion who returns to the sport to win back his lost glory and his family?

  1. Sultan

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Soorma
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Explanation

Sultan stars Salman Khan as Sultan Ali Khan and follows his journey from being a wrestling champion to losing everything and then making a comeback.

Multiple choice

Which 2019 biographical sports drama film, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, tells the story of Bala, a young boy from a small village in Maharashtra who dreams of becoming a cricketer?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Soorma
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Explanation

Lagaan stars Aamir Khan as Bala and follows his journey as he leads his village team to victory in a cricket match against the British.

Multiple choice

Which 2010 biographical sports drama film, directed by Meghna Gulzar, tells the story of Arunima Sinha, the first Indian amputee to climb Mount Everest?

  1. Paan Singh Tomar

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Soorma
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Explanation

Paan Singh Tomar stars Irrfan Khan as Paan Singh Tomar, a former athlete who becomes a bandit after being falsely accused of murder.

Multiple choice

Which 2018 biographical sports drama film, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, tells the story of Roop Singh Negi, an Indian athlete who won a gold medal in the steeplechase at the 1960 Asian Games?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Toofaan
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Explanation

Toofaan stars Farhan Akhtar as Roop Singh Negi and follows his journey from being a street fighter to becoming a national champion.

Multiple choice

Which 2015 biographical sports drama film, directed by Neeraj Pandey, tells the story of Neeraj Kumar, a former Indian Police Service officer who played a key role in the investigation of the 2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal?

  1. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Special 26
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Explanation

Special 26 stars Akshay Kumar as Neeraj Kumar and follows his investigation into the spot-fixing scandal.

Multiple choice

Which 2019 biographical sports drama film, directed by Tushar Hiranandani, tells the story of Kapil Dev, the former captain of the Indian cricket team who led India to victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup?

  1. 83

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Soorma
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Explanation

83 stars Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev and follows India's journey to victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

Multiple choice

Which 2021 biographical sports drama film, directed by Kabir Khan, tells the story of 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev?

  1. 83

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Soorma
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Explanation

83 stars Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev and follows India's journey to victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

Multiple choice

Which 2022 biographical sports drama film, directed by Srijit Mukherji, tells the story of Jhulan Goswami, the former captain of the Indian women's cricket team?

  1. Chak De! India

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Jhulan Goswami
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Explanation

Jhulan Goswami stars Anushka Sharma as Jhulan Goswami and follows her journey from being a young girl in a small village to becoming one of the greatest cricketers in the world.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sportswoman was honored with the Padma Shri award in 2019?

  1. Mithali Raj

  2. Hima Das

  3. Dipa Karmakar

  4. Vinesh Phogat
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Explanation

Mithali Raj, the captain of the Indian women's cricket team, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2019 for her outstanding contributions to cricket.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sportswoman was appointed as the goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?

  1. Sanju Yadav

  2. Deepika Kumari

  3. Sakshi Malik

  4. Mirabai Chanu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Deepika Kumari, an archer, was appointed as the UNDP goodwill ambassador in 2018 for her contributions to sports and her advocacy for gender equality.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sportswoman was featured on the cover of Time magazine in 2016?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Sania Mirza

  3. Dipa Karmakar

  4. Mary Kom
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dipa Karmakar, a gymnast, was featured on the cover of Time magazine in 2016 for her historic performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian sportswoman who won the Arjuna Award in 2020 for her achievements in wrestling?

  1. Vinesh Phogat

  2. Sakshi Malik

  3. Geeta Phogat

  4. Babita Phogat
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Explanation

Vinesh Phogat, a wrestler, won the Arjuna Award in 2020 for her outstanding performances in international wrestling competitions.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian sportswoman who won the Padma Bhushan award in 2015?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Sania Mirza

  3. Mithali Raj

  4. Mary Kom
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Explanation

P.T. Usha, a track and field athlete, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2015 for her exceptional contributions to Indian sports.

Multiple choice

Which 2013 biographical sports drama film chronicles the life and achievements of Milkha Singh, one of India's most celebrated athletes?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

  4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
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Explanation

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, is a 2013 biographical sports drama film that tells the story of Milkha Singh (Farhan Akhtar), a legendary Indian sprinter who overcame numerous obstacles to become one of the country's most successful athletes.

Multiple choice

Which 2018 biographical sports drama film tells the story of the Indian women's kabaddi team's journey to victory at the 2014 Kabaddi World Cup?

  1. Dangal

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Saand Ki Aankh

  4. Panga
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Explanation

Panga, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, is a 2018 biographical sports drama film that tells the story of Jaya Nigam (Kangana Ranaut), a former kabaddi player who returns to the sport after a long hiatus to fulfill her dream of representing India at the Kabaddi World Cup.