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 won the most medals at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games?

  1. Viswanathan Anand

  2. PV Sindhu

  3. Saina Nehwal

  4. Kidambi Srikanth
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Explanation

Viswanathan Anand is the most successful Indian athlete at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, having won a total of 3 medals, including 2 gold medals.

Multiple choice

In Malkhamb, what is the name of the traditional song that is sung during performances?

  1. Lavani

  2. Powada

  3. Bhajan

  4. Kirtan
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Explanation

Lavani, a traditional form of folk music, is sung during Malkhamb performances to provide rhythmic accompaniment and encouragement to the performers.

Multiple choice

Which 2013 biographical sports drama film showcased the life and achievements of Indian sprinter Milkha Singh?

  1. Paan Singh Tomar

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  4. Dangal
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Explanation

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, released in 2013, chronicled the life of Milkha Singh, a legendary Indian sprinter known as the 'Flying Sikh'.

Multiple choice

Which 2018 biographical sports drama film depicted the journey of Indian cricketer Mithali Raj?

  1. Paan Singh Tomar

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  4. Shabaash Mithu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Shabaash Mithu, released in 2018, showcased the life and achievements of Mithali Raj, a legendary Indian cricketer and the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket.

Multiple choice

Which 2021 biographical sports drama film told the story of Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal?

  1. Paan Singh Tomar

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  4. Saina
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Explanation

Saina, released in 2021, chronicled the life and achievements of Saina Nehwal, a former world number one badminton player.

Multiple choice

Which 2019 biographical sports drama film depicted the journey of Indian hockey player Sandeep Singh?

  1. Paan Singh Tomar

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  4. Soorma
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Explanation

Soorma, released in 2019, showcased the life and achievements of Sandeep Singh, a former Indian hockey player who overcame a life-changing injury to represent India at the international level.

Multiple choice

In the 2017 biographical sports drama film 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams', which actor played the titular role of the cricketer?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Anjali Patil

  3. Ravi Bhatia

  4. Mrunal Thakur
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar himself played the titular role in this film, which chronicled his life and journey as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.

Multiple choice

In the 2019 biographical sports drama film 'Jersey', which actor played the role of the cricketer Arjun Talwar?

  1. Shahid Kapoor

  2. Mrunal Thakur

  3. Pankaj Kapur

  4. Ronit Kamra
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Explanation

Shahid Kapoor portrayed the role of Arjun Talwar, a talented cricketer who returns to the sport after a long hiatus to fulfill his dream of playing for the Indian cricket team.

Multiple choice

Which sport was invented by British officers in India in the 19th century as a way to keep fit and improve hand-eye coordination?

  1. Badminton

  2. Tennis

  3. Squash

  4. Cricket
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Explanation

Badminton was invented by British officers in India as a way to keep fit and improve hand-eye coordination. It is a racquet sport that is played with a shuttlecock.