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 sports journalist is known for his commentary on cricket matches and his signature phrase, 'That's a beauty!'?

  1. Ravi Shastri

  2. Harsha Bhogle

  3. Sunil Gavaskar

  4. Kapil Dev
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Ravi Shastri is an Indian sports journalist and former cricketer known for his commentary on cricket matches and his signature phrase, 'That's a beauty!'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports journalist is known for his work as an editor and columnist for various publications, including The Hindu and The Indian Express?

  1. Ayaz Memon

  2. Boria Majumdar

  3. Vijay Lokapally

  4. Rajdeep Sardesai
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Ayaz Memon is an Indian sports journalist known for his work as an editor and columnist for various publications, including The Hindu and The Indian Express.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports journalist is known for his work as a commentator for cricket matches and his signature phrase, 'What a delivery!'?

  1. Ravi Shastri

  2. Harsha Bhogle

  3. Sunil Gavaskar

  4. Kapil Dev
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Harsha Bhogle is an Indian sports journalist and former cricketer known for his commentary on cricket matches and his signature phrase, 'What a delivery!'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports journalist is known for his work as an editor and columnist for various publications, including The Times of India and The Telegraph?

  1. Boria Majumdar

  2. Vijay Lokapally

  3. Ayaz Memon

  4. Rajdeep Sardesai
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Boria Majumdar is an Indian sports journalist known for his work as an editor and columnist for various publications, including The Times of India and The Telegraph.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports journalist is known for his work as a commentator for cricket matches and his signature phrase, 'Extraordinary!'?

  1. Ravi Shastri

  2. Harsha Bhogle

  3. Sunil Gavaskar

  4. Kapil Dev
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sunil Gavaskar is an Indian sports journalist and former cricketer known for his commentary on cricket matches and his signature phrase, 'Extraordinary!'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports journalist is known for his work as an editor and columnist for various publications, including Mid-Day and The Hindu?

  1. Boria Majumdar

  2. Vijay Lokapally

  3. Ayaz Memon

  4. Rajdeep Sardesai
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rajdeep Sardesai is an Indian sports journalist known for his work as an editor and columnist for various publications, including Mid-Day and The Hindu.

Multiple choice

Which weightlifter from a lower caste broke the dominance of the Kshatriyas in the sport?

  1. Kunjarani Devi

  2. Karnam Malleswari

  3. Mirabai Chanu

  4. Soniya Chanu
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Explanation

Karnam Malleswari, a weightlifter from a lower caste, broke the dominance of the Kshatriyas by winning a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian cricketer's biopic featured the song 'Mauka Mauka'?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Kapil Dev

  4. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
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Explanation

The song 'Mauka Mauka' from the 2021 film '83', based on the life of Kapil Dev, became a popular anthem for Indian cricket fans.

Multiple choice

Which Indian wrestler is considered to be the greatest of all time?

  1. The Great Gama

  2. KD Jadhav

  3. Sushil Kumar

  4. Yogeshwar Dutt
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The Great Gama, born Gama Pehlwan, is considered to be the greatest Indian wrestler of all time. He remained undefeated throughout his career and was known for his incredible strength and technique.

Multiple choice

Which Indian para-athlete has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the Khelo India Scheme?

  1. Deepa Malik

  2. Mariyappan Thangavelu

  3. Devendra Jhajharia

  4. Bhavinaben Patel
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mariyappan Thangavelu, the Paralympic gold medalist in high jump, has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the Khelo India Scheme to promote sports among persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which Indian para-athlete has been awarded the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honors in India, for her contributions to sports?

  1. Deepa Malik

  2. Mariyappan Thangavelu

  3. Devendra Jhajharia

  4. Bhavinaben Patel
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Deepa Malik, the Paralympic medalist in shot put and javelin throw, has been awarded the Padma Shri for her outstanding achievements in sports and her advocacy for the rights of persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which Indian para-athlete has won multiple Paralympic medals in swimming and has been awarded the Arjuna Award, one of the highest sporting honors in India?

  1. Niranjan Mukundan

  2. Sharath Gayakwad

  3. Suyash Jadhav

  4. Sandeep Sejwal
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Niranjan Mukundan, the Paralympic medalist in swimming, has won multiple medals at the Paralympic Games and has been awarded the Arjuna Award for his outstanding achievements in sports.

Multiple choice

Which Indian para-athlete has won multiple Paralympic medals in badminton and has been awarded the Padma Shri for her contributions to sports?

  1. Manasi Joshi

  2. Palak Kohli

  3. Tarun Dhillon

  4. Sukant Kadam
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Manasi Joshi, the Paralympic medalist in badminton, has won multiple medals at the Paralympic Games and has been awarded the Padma Shri for her outstanding achievements in sports.

Multiple choice

Which Indian basketball player was the first Indian to play in the NBA?

  1. Satnam Singh Bhamara

  2. Sim Bhullar

  3. Amjyot Singh Gill

  4. Palpreet Singh Brar
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Satnam Singh Bhamara was the first Indian to play in the NBA, when he was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the men's 800m at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics?

  1. Milkha Singh

  2. P.T. Usha

  3. Shiny Abraham

  4. Sriram Singh
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No Indian athlete has won the gold medal in the men's 800m at the Olympics.