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

In the graphic novel 'The Runner's Path', what is the name of the young runner who overcomes physical and mental obstacles to achieve his running goals?

  1. Rajesh

  2. Rakesh

  3. Rahul

  4. Ravi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In 'The Runner's Path', Rajesh is the young runner who faces physical and mental obstacles, including injuries and self-doubt, but perseveres to achieve his running goals.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports film starred Aamir Khan as a cricket coach who leads his team to victory in the World Cup?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

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

Chak De! India, released in 2007, starred Aamir Khan as Kabir Khan, a former hockey player who becomes the coach of the Indian women's hockey team and leads them to victory in the World Cup.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports film starred Farhan Akhtar as Milkha Singh, a legendary Indian sprinter?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

  4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, released in 2013, starred Farhan Akhtar as Milkha Singh, a legendary Indian sprinter who won gold medals at the 1958 Commonwealth Games and the 1962 Asian Games.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports film starred Akshay Kumar as a kabaddi player who leads his team to victory in the Pro Kabaddi League?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

  4. Gold
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gold, released in 2018, starred Akshay Kumar as Tapan Das, a kabaddi player who leads his team to victory in the Pro Kabaddi League.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports film starred Sushant Singh Rajput as Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

  4. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, released in 2016, starred Sushant Singh Rajput as Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, and chronicled his journey from a small-town boy to one of the most successful cricket captains in history.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports film starred Shah Rukh Khan as a hockey player who leads his team to victory in the World Cup?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

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

Chak De! India, released in 2007, starred Shah Rukh Khan as Kabir Khan, a former hockey player who becomes the coach of the Indian women's hockey team and leads them to victory in the World Cup.

Multiple choice

Which Indian hockey player was known as the 'Wizard of Dribble'?

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Balbir Singh Sr.

  3. Leslie Claudius

  4. Roop Singh
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Explanation

Dhyan Chand was known as the 'Wizard of Dribble' for his exceptional dribbling skills and goal-scoring ability.

Multiple choice

Which Indian chess player became the youngest Grandmaster in 2006?

  1. Viswanathan Anand

  2. P. Harikrishna

  3. Koneru Humpy

  4. Parimarjan Negi
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Explanation

Parimarjan Negi became the youngest Grandmaster in 2006 at the age of 13 years and 4 months.

Multiple choice

Which Indian badminton player won the men's singles title at the 2012 London Olympics?

  1. Saina Nehwal

  2. P.V. Sindhu

  3. Kidambi Srikanth

  4. H.S. Prannoy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Saina Nehwal won the women's singles title at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic medal.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the 'Flying Sikh' of India?

  1. Milkha Singh

  2. P. T. Usha

  3. Sachin Tendulkar

  4. Viswanathan Anand
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Milkha Singh, a legendary Indian track and field athlete, earned the nickname 'Flying Sikh' for his exceptional speed and endurance.

Multiple choice

Which Indian chess player became the first Indian to achieve the title of Grandmaster?

  1. Viswanathan Anand

  2. Koneru Humpy

  3. Harika Dronavalli

  4. Pendyala Harikrishna
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Explanation

Viswanathan Anand, a legendary Indian chess player, achieved the title of Grandmaster in 1988, becoming the first Indian to do so.

Multiple choice

Who is the only Indian woman to have won a medal at the Wimbledon tennis tournament?

  1. Sania Mirza

  2. Ankita Raina

  3. Karman Kaur Thandi

  4. Rutuja Bhosale
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Explanation

Sania Mirza, an Indian tennis player, won the mixed doubles title at the Wimbledon tournament in 2015, becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal at Wimbledon.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Balbir Singh Sr.

  3. Leslie Claudius

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

Dhyan Chand, a legendary Indian hockey player, earned the nickname 'Wizard of Dribble' for his exceptional ball control and dribbling skills.

Multiple choice

Which Indian badminton player is known as the 'Golden Girl of India'?

  1. P. V. Sindhu

  2. Saina Nehwal

  3. Jwala Gutta

  4. Ashwini Ponnappa
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Explanation

P. V. Sindhu, an Indian badminton player, is known as the 'Golden Girl of India' for her exceptional achievements in the sport, including winning medals at the Olympic Games and World Championships.

Multiple choice

Which Indian kabaddi player is known as the 'Sultan of Kabaddi'?

  1. Anup Kumar

  2. Manjeet Chhillar

  3. Rakesh Kumar

  4. Pardeep Narwal
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Explanation

Anup Kumar, an Indian kabaddi player, is known as the 'Sultan of Kabaddi' for his exceptional skills and leadership in the sport.