General Awareness
Cricket History and Facts
9,822 Questions
Sports and Cricket History questions test your knowledge of players, major tournaments, and historical sports records. This includes cricket milestones, hockey league facts, and archery scores. Regular practice ensures better scores in the general awareness section of exams.
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Cricket History and Facts Questions
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5 overs
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7 overs
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10 overs
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12 overs
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Mathew Hayden
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Kumar Sangakkara
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Rickey Ponting
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Younis Khan
B
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Explanation
Harbhajan Singh's 300th Test wicket was Kumar Sangakkara, dismissed during the India vs Sri Lanka Test series in 2008. This was a significant milestone in the career of one of India's most successful off-spinners.
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Mathew Hayden
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Kumar Sangakkara
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Rickey Ponting
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Younis Khan
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5 overs
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7 overs
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10 overs
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12 overs
A
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Explanation
This is a duplicate of question 11032 with conflicting answer labels. In 11032 the answer was marked as 7 overs (B), but here it's marked as 5 overs (A). The correct answer is 5 overs - this is the minimum required for a T20 match to constitute a valid game under DLS method.
A
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Explanation
Harry Potter became the youngest Quidditch player in a century when he joined the Gryffindor team as Seeker at age 11. This occurred during his first year at Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
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119 Points
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128 Points
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134 Points
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137 Points
C
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The question asks for India's FIFA points at a specific time when Brazil had 1604 points. This tests knowledge of FIFA rankings from a particular period. Option C (134 points) was India's rating during that historical period, making it the correct answer.
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Chuni Goswami
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Shailen Manna
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Alvito De Cunha
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Baichung Bhutia
D
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Explanation
Baichung Bhutia became the first Indian footballer to play in the English Football League when he signed with Bury FC in 1999. He had a successful three-year tenure with the club, appearing in over 30 league matches and paving the way for other Indian players to seek opportunities abroad.
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First Divison
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Sub Division
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Diamond Division
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Super Division
D
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The National Football League (NFL) in India had a tiered system, with Super Division being the top tier where the best clubs competed. This was the premier category for clubs participating in India's highest level of football league competition.
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Naeem
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P.K. Bnaerjee
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Subhash Bhoumik
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Bob Hauton
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East Bengal
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Mohun Bagan
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Mohamedan Sporting
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Sporting Club de Goa
B
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Explanation
Mohun Bagan, founded in 1889, is the oldest football club in India. East Bengal was established later in 1920. The club's historical significance includes the 1911 IFA Shield victory.
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Mohun Bagan
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East Bengal
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Salgaokar
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Vasco
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Baichung Bhutia
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Alvito De Cunha
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Rahim Nabi
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M Suresh
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Subrata Paul
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Mahesh Gawli
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Bhaichung Bhutia
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Steven Dias
C
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Explanation
Bhaichung Bhutia was awarded the Man of the Tournament in Nehru Cup 2009 for his outstanding performance as India's captain and striker. He scored crucial goals and led India to their second consecutive Nehru Cup title. Subrata Paul was the goalkeeper, Mahesh Gawli a defender, and Steven Dias a midfielder.
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Yuvraj Singh
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Chris Gayle
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Craig McMillan
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Tillakaratne Dilshan
C
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Explanation
Craig McMillan of New Zealand hit 13 sixes during the 2007 T20 World Cup, the highest in that tournament. Yuvraj Singh hit 12 (including 6 in one over), and Chris Gayle hit 10.
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Tillakaratne Dilshan
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Gautam Gambhir
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AB De Villiers
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Matthew Hayden
B,D
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This MC-2 question asks about the record for most fifties in T20 World Cup history. Both Gautam Gambhir (India) and Matthew Hayden (Australia) were among the early T20 World Cup performers who scored multiple half-centuries. Note: T20 World Cup records change with each tournament, so current statistics should be verified.