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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 squash player is known for his "Volley" shot?

  1. Jahangir Khan

  2. Amr Shabana

  3. Ramy Ashour

  4. Nick Matthew
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ramy Ashour is known for his "Volley" shot, which is a shot that is hit before the ball bounces.

Multiple choice

Which squash player is known for his "Overhead" shot?

  1. Jahangir Khan

  2. Amr Shabana

  3. Ramy Ashour

  4. Nick Matthew
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jahangir Khan is known for his "Overhead" shot, which is a shot that is hit with the racket held above the head.

Multiple choice

Which squash player is known for his "Drop Volley" shot?

  1. Jahangir Khan

  2. Amr Shabana

  3. Ramy Ashour

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

Amr Shabana is known for his "Drop Volley" shot, which is a shot that is hit softly and lands just in front of the opponent.

Multiple choice

Which player was accused of 'tanking' during the 'BWF World Championships' in 2017?

  1. Tai Tzu-ying

  2. Carolina Marin

  3. Saina Nehwal

  4. P.V. Sindhu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tai Tzu-ying was accused of 'tanking' during the 'BWF World Championships' in 2017, which led to criticism from fans and fellow players.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer is known for his aggressive style and powerful punches?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

  4. Amit Panghal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Vijender Singh is known for his aggressive style and powerful punches. He is a two-time Olympic medalist and a former world champion.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer is known for her quick footwork and evasive skills?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

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

Mary Kom is known for her quick footwork and evasive skills. She is a six-time world champion and an Olympic medalist.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer is known for his technical skills and ability to outbox his opponents?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

  4. Amit Panghal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Shiva Thapa is known for his technical skills and ability to outbox his opponents. He is a two-time Asian champion and a Commonwealth Games medalist.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer is known for his powerful left hook and ability to knock out his opponents?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

  4. Amit Panghal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Amit Panghal is known for his powerful left hook and ability to knock out his opponents. He is a world champion and an Asian Games medalist.

Multiple choice

Who is the first Indian woman to have commentated on a men's international cricket match?

  1. Anjum Chopra

  2. Isa Guha

  3. Melanie Jones

  4. Alison Mitchell
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Anjum Chopra, the former Indian cricketer, holds the distinction of being the first Indian woman to commentate on a men's international cricket match.

Multiple choice

Which young Indian boxer recently won a gold medal at the 2022 Asian Youth Boxing Championships?

  1. Nikhat Zareen

  2. Shiva Thapa

  3. Manish Kaushik

  4. Amit Panghal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nikhat Zareen, a 20-year-old boxer from Telangana, won the gold medal in the 52 kg category at the 2022 Asian Youth Boxing Championships held in Amman, Jordan.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer is currently ranked number one in the world in the men's 57 kg weight class?

  1. Amit Panghal

  2. Manish Kaushik

  3. Shiva Thapa

  4. Vikas Krishan Yadav
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Amit Panghal, a 26-year-old boxer from Haryana, is currently ranked number one in the world in the men's 57 kg weight class according to the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer is known as the 'Magnificent Mary' and has won multiple world championships?

  1. Lovlina Borgohain

  2. Nikhat Zareen

  3. Simranjit Kaur

  4. Mary Kom
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mary Kom, a 39-year-old boxer from Manipur, is known as the 'Magnificent Mary' and has won six world championships, one Asian Games gold medal, and a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer recently won a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Nikhat Zareen

  2. Shiva Thapa

  3. Manish Kaushik

  4. Amit Panghal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nikhat Zareen won the gold medal in the women's 50 kg category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer is known as the 'Smiling Assassin' and has won multiple national championships?

  1. Lovlina Borgohain

  2. Nikhat Zareen

  3. Simranjit Kaur

  4. Shiva Thapa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shiva Thapa, a 29-year-old boxer from Assam, is known as the 'Smiling Assassin' and has won multiple national championships, as well as a bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer is aiming to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics?

  1. Amit Panghal

  2. Manish Kaushik

  3. Shiva Thapa

  4. Vikas Krishan Yadav
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Correct answer
Explanation

All of the mentioned boxers, Amit Panghal, Manish Kaushik, Shiva Thapa, and Vikas Krishan Yadav, are aiming to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.