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 boxer won the gold medal in the men's light heavyweight division at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics?

  1. Hawa Singh

  2. Leslie Claudius

  3. K.D. Jadhav

  4. Balbir Singh Sr.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

No Indian boxer has won the gold medal in the men's light heavyweight division at the Olympics.

Multiple choice

Who was the captain of the Indian hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1928 Olympics?

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Roop Singh

  3. Leslie Claudius

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

Dhyan Chand, widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, captained the Indian team to victory at the 1928 Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete was known as the "Flying Sikh" and competed in the 1948 Olympics?

  1. Milkha Singh

  2. P.T. Usha

  3. K.D. Jadhav

  4. Leslie Claudius
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Milkha Singh, a legendary Indian sprinter, earned the nickname "Flying Sikh" for his remarkable speed and achievements on the track, including his participation in the 1948 Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete was known as the "Pocket Hercules" and competed in wrestling at the 1948 Olympics?

  1. K.D. Jadhav

  2. Milkha Singh

  3. Leslie Claudius

  4. Dhyan Chand
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A Correct answer
Explanation

K.D. Jadhav, an outstanding Indian wrestler, earned the nickname "Pocket Hercules" due to his exceptional strength and achievements in the sport, including his participation in the 1948 Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete was known as the "Iron Man of India" and competed in weightlifting at the 1952 Olympics?

  1. Milkha Singh

  2. K.D. Jadhav

  3. Leslie Claudius

  4. Manohar Aich
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Manohar Aich, a remarkable Indian weightlifter, earned the nickname "Iron Man of India" for his exceptional strength and achievements in the sport, including his participation in the 1952 Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete was known as the "Flying Bird" and competed in track and field at the 1952 Olympics?

  1. Milkha Singh

  2. P.T. Usha

  3. K.D. Jadhav

  4. Leslie Claudius
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

P.T. Usha, a legendary Indian track and field athlete, earned the nickname "Flying Bird" for her remarkable speed and achievements on the track, including her participation in the 1952 Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete was known as the "Golden Girl of India" and competed in swimming at the 1956 Olympics?

  1. Milkha Singh

  2. P.T. Usha

  3. K.D. Jadhav

  4. Arati Saha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Arati Saha, an outstanding Indian swimmer, earned the nickname "Golden Girl of India" for her exceptional achievements in the sport, including her participation in the 1956 Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete was known as the "Flying Sikh" and competed in the 1960 Olympics?

  1. Milkha Singh

  2. P.T. Usha

  3. K.D. Jadhav

  4. Leslie Claudius
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Milkha Singh, a legendary Indian sprinter, earned the nickname "Flying Sikh" for his remarkable speed and achievements on the track, including his participation in the 1960 Olympics.

Multiple choice

Who is the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic medal?

  1. P. V. Sindhu

  2. Saina Nehwal

  3. Prakash Padukone

  4. Jwala Gutta
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A Correct answer
Explanation

P. V. Sindhu won a silver medal in the women's singles event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Multiple choice

Which Indian badminton player has won the most medals at the BWF World Championships?

  1. P. V. Sindhu

  2. Saina Nehwal

  3. Prakash Padukone

  4. Jwala Gutta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

P. V. Sindhu has won a total of five medals at the BWF World Championships, including two gold medals, one silver medal, and two bronze medals.

Multiple choice

Which Indian badminton player has won the most titles at the All England Open Badminton Championships?

  1. P. V. Sindhu

  2. Saina Nehwal

  3. Prakash Padukone

  4. Jwala Gutta
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Prakash Padukone has won the All England Open Badminton Championships six times, which is the most by any Indian player.

Multiple choice

Which Indian badminton player was the first to reach the final of the BWF World Championships?

  1. P. V. Sindhu

  2. Saina Nehwal

  3. Prakash Padukone

  4. Jwala Gutta
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Prakash Padukone was the first Indian badminton player to reach the final of the BWF World Championships, which he did in 1981.

Multiple choice

Which Indian badminton player was the first to win a medal at the BWF World Championships?

  1. P. V. Sindhu

  2. Saina Nehwal

  3. Prakash Padukone

  4. Jwala Gutta
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Prakash Padukone was the first Indian badminton player to win a medal at the BWF World Championships, which he did in 1981 when he won the bronze medal.

Multiple choice

Which Indian badminton player was the first to win a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games?

  1. P. V. Sindhu

  2. Saina Nehwal

  3. Prakash Padukone

  4. Jwala Gutta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Saina Nehwal was the first Indian badminton player to win a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games, which she did in 2010.

Multiple choice

Which Indian badminton player was the first to win a silver medal at the Asian Games?

  1. P. V. Sindhu

  2. Saina Nehwal

  3. Prakash Padukone

  4. Jwala Gutta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Saina Nehwal was the first Indian badminton player to win a silver medal at the Asian Games, which she did in 2010.