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 athlete was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Eat Right India' campaign in 2018?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Kapil Dev

  3. Sania Mirza

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

Sachin Tendulkar, a former Indian cricketer, was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Eat Right India' campaign in 2018.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao' campaign in 2015?

  1. Sania Mirza

  2. PV Sindhu

  3. Dipa Karmakar

  4. Sakshi Malik
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sania Mirza, an Indian tennis player, was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao' campaign in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' campaign in 2014?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Aamir Khan

  3. Sachin Tendulkar

  4. Kapil Dev
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar, a former Indian cricketer, was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' campaign in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Khelo India' campaign in 2017?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. PV Sindhu

  3. Dipa Karmakar

  4. Sakshi Malik
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mary Kom, an Indian boxer, was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Khelo India' campaign in 2017.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Fit India Movement' campaign in 2019?

  1. Virat Kohli

  2. Mithali Raj

  3. PV Sindhu

  4. Deepak Chahar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Virat Kohli, an Indian cricketer, was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Fit India Movement' campaign in 2019.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Eat Right India' campaign in 2018?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Kapil Dev

  3. Sania Mirza

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

Sachin Tendulkar, a former Indian cricketer, was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Eat Right India' campaign in 2018.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao' campaign in 2015?

  1. Sania Mirza

  2. PV Sindhu

  3. Dipa Karmakar

  4. Sakshi Malik
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sania Mirza, an Indian tennis player, was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao' campaign in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which Indian journalist is known for his extensive coverage of shooting sports?

  1. Vijay Lokapally

  2. Ayaz Memon

  3. Rajdeep Sardesai

  4. Barkha Dutt
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Vijay Lokapally is a renowned Indian sports journalist who has specialized in shooting sports coverage for over two decades.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shooting sports journalist has won the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award?

  1. Ayaz Memon

  2. Vijay Lokapally

  3. Rajdeep Sardesai

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

Vijay Lokapally has been honored with the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award for his outstanding contributions to sports journalism, particularly in the field of shooting sports.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shooting sports journalist has authored the book 'Shooting Stars: The Rise of Indian Shooting'?

  1. Ayaz Memon

  2. Vijay Lokapally

  3. Rajdeep Sardesai

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

Vijay Lokapally is the author of the book 'Shooting Stars: The Rise of Indian Shooting', which chronicles the journey of Indian shooting sports and the achievements of its athletes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shooting sports journalist has been awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors?

  1. Ayaz Memon

  2. Vijay Lokapally

  3. Rajdeep Sardesai

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

Vijay Lokapally has been conferred with the Padma Shri award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to sports journalism and his role in promoting shooting sports in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shooting sports journalist has served as the President of the Sports Journalists' Federation of India (SJFI)?

  1. Ayaz Memon

  2. Vijay Lokapally

  3. Rajdeep Sardesai

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

Vijay Lokapally has held the position of President of the Sports Journalists' Federation of India (SJFI), representing the interests of sports journalists across the country.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shooting sports journalist has been inducted into the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Hall of Fame?

  1. Ayaz Memon

  2. Vijay Lokapally

  3. Rajdeep Sardesai

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

Vijay Lokapally has been recognized internationally for his contributions to shooting sports journalism by being inducted into the ISSF Hall of Fame.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shooting sports journalist has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)?

  1. Ayaz Memon

  2. Vijay Lokapally

  3. Rajdeep Sardesai

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

Vijay Lokapally has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the NRAI in recognition of his dedication and contributions to shooting sports journalism throughout his career.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shooting sports journalist has been awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award, given to outstanding sportspersons in India?

  1. Ayaz Memon

  2. Vijay Lokapally

  3. Rajdeep Sardesai

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

Vijay Lokapally has been honored with the Arjuna Award for his exceptional achievements in sports journalism and his role in promoting shooting sports in India.