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

Who is the current president of the Boxing Federation of India?

  1. Ajay Singh

  2. Sandip Jajodia

  3. Rajesh Bhandari

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

Ajay Singh is the current president of the Boxing Federation of India. He was elected to the post in 2016.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer has won the most national championships?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

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

Mary Kom is the most successful Indian boxer at the national championships, having won eight gold medals.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer has been ranked number one in the world by the International Boxing Association (AIBA)?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

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

Mary Kom is the only Indian boxer to have been ranked number one in the world by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer has been awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

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

Mary Kom is the only Indian boxer to have been awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer has been awarded the Arjuna Award, India's highest sporting honour?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

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

Mary Kom is the only Indian boxer to have been awarded the Arjuna Award, India's highest sporting honour.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer has been awarded the Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honour?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

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

Mary Kom is the only Indian boxer to have been awarded the Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honour.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

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

Mary Kom is the only Indian boxer to have been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer has been appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

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

Mary Kom is the only Indian boxer to have been appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations.

Multiple choice

Which African athlete has received the most sports scholarships?

  1. Eliud Kipchoge

  2. David Rudisha

  3. Caster Semenya

  4. Haile Gebrselassie
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Eliud Kipchoge, the renowned Kenyan marathon runner, has received the most sports scholarships among African athletes, enabling him to pursue his athletic career and achieve remarkable success.

Multiple choice

Which Indian drama series is known for its portrayal of the lives of sports figures in India?

  1. Balika Vadhu

  2. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

  3. Kumkum Bhagya

  4. Sachin Tendulkar: A Billion Dreams
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar: A Billion Dreams is an Indian drama series that follows the life of Sachin Tendulkar, a legendary Indian cricketer.

Multiple choice

In 2017, which Indian cricketer became the brand ambassador for the sports apparel and footwear company, Puma?

  1. Virat Kohli

  2. Sachin Tendulkar

  3. MS Dhoni

  4. Rohit Sharma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Virat Kohli signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Puma in 2017, becoming the face of the brand's cricket segment.

Multiple choice

Who is the current president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)?

  1. Adille Sumariwalla

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. P.T. Usha

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

Adille Sumariwalla is the current president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer has won the most medals at the World Championships?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Akhil Kumar

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

Mary Kom has won a record six medals at the World Championships, including five gold medals.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer was nicknamed 'The Pocket Dynamo'?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Akhil Kumar

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

Mary Kom was nicknamed 'The Pocket Dynamo' due to her small stature and powerful punching.

Multiple choice

Who is the current World Champion in the men's lightweight category?

  1. Vikas Krishan Yadav

  2. Shiva Thapa

  3. Manish Kaushik

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

Amit Panghal is the current World Champion in the men's lightweight category.