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 footballer has been vocal about caste discrimination in football?

  1. Bhaichung Bhutia

  2. Sunil Chhetri

  3. I.M. Vijayan

  4. Renedy Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Renedy Singh, a former Indian footballer, has been vocal about caste discrimination in Indian football, highlighting the challenges faced by lower-caste players.

Multiple choice

Which Indian footballer has been instrumental in promoting football among underprivileged communities?

  1. Bhaichung Bhutia

  2. Sunil Chhetri

  3. I.M. Vijayan

  4. Renedy Singh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhaichung Bhutia, a former Indian footballer, has been instrumental in promoting football among underprivileged communities through his Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools.

Multiple choice

Which Indian footballer has spoken out against caste discrimination in football?

  1. Bhaichung Bhutia

  2. Sunil Chhetri

  3. I.M. Vijayan

  4. Renedy Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Renedy Singh, a former Indian footballer, has spoken out against caste discrimination in football, highlighting the challenges faced by lower-caste players.

Multiple choice

Who was the first President of Hockey India?

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. K. D. Singh

  3. Aslam Sher Khan

  4. Balbir Singh Sr.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aslam Sher Khan was the first President of Hockey India from 1925 to 1928.

Multiple choice

Who is the current President of Hockey India?

  1. Dilip Tirkey

  2. Narinder Batra

  3. Rajinder Singh

  4. Elena Norman
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dilip Tirkey is the current President of Hockey India.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Balbir Singh Sr.

  3. Leslie Claudius

  4. Udham Singh
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Explanation

Dhyan Chand was known as the 'Wizard of Hockey' for his exceptional skills and achievements in the sport.

Multiple choice

Who was the captain of the Indian women's hockey team that won the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

  1. Rani Rampal

  2. Savita Punia

  3. Deep Grace Ekka

  4. Nikki Pradhan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rani Rampal was the captain of the Indian women's hockey team that won the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian hockey player was named the 'Player of the Tournament' at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

  1. Savita Punia

  2. Gurjit Kaur

  3. Vandana Katariya

  4. Neha Goyal
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Explanation

Savita Punia was named the 'Player of the Tournament' at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for her outstanding performance as the goalkeeper of the Indian women's hockey team.

Multiple choice

Which Indian hockey player was the highest goal scorer for the Indian women's team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

  1. Gurjit Kaur

  2. Vandana Katariya

  3. Neha Goyal

  4. Lalremsiami
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gurjit Kaur was the highest goal scorer for the Indian women's team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with 5 goals.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the father of Indian hockey?

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Major Dhyan Chand

  3. Balbir Singh Sr.

  4. Leslie Claudius
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Major Dhyan Chand, also known as the 'Wizard of Hockey,' is widely regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time and is credited with revolutionizing the sport in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete holds the world record for the most goals scored in international hockey?

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Balbir Singh Sr.

  3. Leslie Claudius

  4. Roop Singh
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Explanation

Dhyan Chand, the legendary Indian hockey player, holds the world record for scoring the most goals in international hockey, with an astonishing 400 goals.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood actress was criticized for wearing a revealing outfit to a sports event?

  1. Alia Bhatt

  2. Shraddha Kapoor

  3. Kriti Sanon

  4. Parineeti Chopra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Alia Bhatt was criticized for wearing a revealing outfit to a sports event in 2019.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer represented India in the 2016 Rio Olympics?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

  4. Vikas Krishan Yadav
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shiva Thapa represented India in the bantamweight category at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer is known as the 'Magnificent Mary'?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

  4. Vikas Krishan Yadav
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mary Kom is known as the 'Magnificent Mary' for her achievements in boxing, including winning the Olympic gold medal in 2012.

Multiple choice

Which Indian boxer is known as the 'Haryana Hurricane'?

  1. Vijender Singh

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Shiva Thapa

  4. Vikas Krishan Yadav
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Explanation

Vijender Singh is known as the 'Haryana Hurricane' for his aggressive and powerful boxing style.