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 general knowledge sports
  1. ranatunga

  2. Ganguly

  3. Tendulkar

  4. Gavaskar

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian captain, is nicknamed 'Dada' which means 'elder brother' in Bengali. He was one of India's most successful captains and known for his aggressive leadership. Arjuna Ranatunga was Sri Lankan captain, Sachin Tendulkar is the 'Little Master', and Sunil Gavaskar is the 'Little Master' as well.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

  2. Indira Gandhi Sports Complex

  3. Siri Fort Sports Complex

  4. Thyagaraj Sports Complex

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi was the primary venue for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, hosting both the opening and closing ceremonies. It's India's largest multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 60,000.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. R Dravid

  2. S Tendulkar

  3. S Ganguly

  4. NONE OF THESE

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar received an award without actually playing in this match, likely a 'Man of the Match' or similar award given for his overall reputation or cumulative performance in the series/tournament rather than this specific game. This is a rare occurrence in cricket where reputation precedes actual performance in a particular match.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Sania Mirza

  2. Leander Paes

  3. Mahesh Bhupati

  4. Saina Nehwal

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Adidas launched an apparel collection named after Sania Mirza, the Indian tennis star, recognizing her international success and brand appeal. Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi (both tennis players), and Saina Nehwal (badminton) did not have such collections from Adidas.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Ramakant Achrekar

  2. Ramakant Sachrekar

  3. Rankant Achrekar

  4. Shakant Achrekar

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ramakant Achrekar was Sachin Tendulkar's childhood coach and mentor, recognizing his talent early and training him at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. Achrekar's guidance was instrumental in shaping Sachin's legendary career.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Salim Durrani

  2. Vijay Hazare

  3. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi

  4. Farooq Engineer

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vijay Hazare was nicknamed 'Tiger' for his aggressive, courageous batting approach and fighting spirit on the field. He was a prominent Indian batsman in the 1940s-50s. Salim Durrani was known for his style, Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was 'Tiger Pataudi' (different tiger nickname), and Farooq Engineer was a wicketkeeper-batsman. Don't confuse this with Pataudi who also had 'Tiger' in his nickname.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Subhash Gupte

  2. Raman Lamba

  3. M.L.Jaisimha

  4. Lala Amarnath

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Raman Lamba, former Indian opener, died tragically in 1998 after being hit on the head while fielding at short leg in a club cricket match in Bangladesh for Abahani Club. This is a well-known tragedy in cricket history. Subhash Gupte, M.L. Jaisimha, and Lala Amarnath all passed away but not from on-field incidents in Bangladesh - Lamba's death is specifically associated with the Abahani Club match.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Arvind De Silva

  2. Harshan Tilakaratne

  3. Roshan Mahanama

  4. None Of The Above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kapil Dev broke Richard Hadlee's world record of 431 Test wickets by dismissing Hashan Tillakaratne of Sri Lanka in 1994, reaching 432 wickets. This was a historic moment in Indian cricket. Aravinda de Silva and Roshan Mahanama were Sri Lankan batsmen but not the record-breaking victim. The 'None Of The Above' option is wrong since Tillakaratne was indeed the wicket that made Kapil the world record holder.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Vijay Manjrekar

  2. Salim Durrani

  3. Ajit Wadekar

  4. Chandu Borde

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Salim Durrani, a stylish left-handed batsman from the 1960s, became the first Indian cricketer to receive the Arjuna Award when it was instituted in 1961. The award recognizes outstanding sporting achievement in India. Durrani was known for his aggressive batting style and played 29 Tests for India between 1959 and 1973.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Salim Durrani

  2. Farooq Engineer

  3. Vijay Hazare

  4. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, also known as 'Tiger,' was a former Indian cricket captain and one of the finest Indian batsmen. He earned the nickname 'Tiger' for his fearless approach and aggressive batting style. Salim Durrani, Farooq Engineer, and Vijay Hazare were other prominent Indian cricketers of their era.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Dilip Vengsarkar

  3. Ajit Agarkar

  4. Ajit Wadekar

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ajit Agarkar's full name is Ajit Bhalchandra Agarkar. He was a prominent Indian fast bowler who played both Tests and ODIs. Sachin Tendulkar's full name is Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, Dilip Vengsarkar is his full name (no middle name), and Ajit Wadekar is also his complete name.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Virendra Sehwag

  2. Sachin Tendulkar

  3. Saurav Ganguly

  4. Yuvraj Singh

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Virender Sehwag was the brand ambassador for Band-Aid adhesive bandages in India during the early 2000s. The Johnson & Johnson product chose the aggressive opener for their sports-injury focused marketing campaign. While other cricketers like Tendulkar endorsed many products (Pepsi, MRF, etc.), Sehwag was specifically associated with the Band-Aid brand during this period.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Ramesh Krishnan

  2. Vijay Amritraj

  3. Leander Paes

  4. Ramanathan Krishnan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To solve this question, you need to know the achievements and awards received by Indian tennis players.

Explanation of each option:

A. Ramesh Krishnan: Ramesh Krishnan is a former professional tennis player from India. While he had a successful career and achieved a high ranking in singles, he did not receive all three awards mentioned in the question.

B. Vijay Amritraj: Vijay Amritraj is a former professional tennis player from India. While he had a successful career and represented India in numerous Davis Cup matches, he did not receive all three awards mentioned in the question.

C. Leander Paes: Leander Paes is an Indian professional tennis player who has achieved great success in both singles and doubles. He is the only Indian tennis player to have won the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

D. Ramanathan Krishnan: Ramanathan Krishnan is a former professional tennis player from India who achieved great success in the 1950s and 1960s. While he is a highly respected and accomplished player, he did not receive all three awards mentioned in the question.

The correct answer is: C. Leander Paes