General Awareness

Cricket History and Facts

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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

Multiple choice

What is the name of the fastest century in ODI cricket?

  1. 36 balls

  2. 37 balls

  3. 38 balls

  4. 39 balls
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A Correct answer
Explanation

AB de Villiers holds the record for the fastest century in ODI cricket, scoring 100 runs in just 36 balls.

Multiple choice

Which bowler holds the record for the most hat-tricks in Test cricket?

  1. Wasim Akram

  2. Shane Warne

  3. Muttiah Muralitharan

  4. Anil Kumble
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Wasim Akram holds the record for the most hat-tricks in Test cricket, with four hat-tricks to his name.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first woman to score a century in a Women's ODI match?

  1. Rachael Heyhoe-Flint

  2. Karen Rolton

  3. Mithali Raj

  4. Belinda Clark
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Belinda Clark was the first woman to score a century in a Women's ODI match, achieving the feat in 1991.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer is known for his novel "The Cricinfo Guide to Cricket"?

  1. R. K. Narayan

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Amitav Ghosh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vikram Seth is the author of the novel "The Cricinfo Guide to Cricket," which is a humorous and insightful look at the game of cricket.

Multiple choice

Which film directed by Satyajit Ray features a cricket match as a central plot element?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Aparajito

  3. The World of Apu

  4. Charulata
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Satyajit Ray's film "Aparajito" (The Unvanquished) features a cricket match between two rival schools, with the protagonist Apu playing a key role in the match.

Multiple choice

Which film directed by Shekhar Kapur features a cricket match as a central plot element?

  1. Masoom

  2. Mr. India

  3. Bandit Queen

  4. Lagaan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Shekhar Kapur's film "Lagaan" (Tax) features a cricket match between a group of Indian villagers and a British team, with the villagers' land at stake.

Multiple choice

Which film directed by Mira Nair features a cricket match as a central plot element?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Mississippi Masala

  3. Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love

  4. Monsoon Wedding
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mira Nair's film "Monsoon Wedding" features a cricket match between the groom's family and the bride's family.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best sports team in India?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Dronacharya Award

  3. Khel Ratna Award

  4. Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Khel Ratna Award is also given to the best sports team in India.

Multiple choice

Which team was the first recipient of the Khel Ratna Award for teams?

  1. Indian cricket team

  2. Indian hockey team

  3. Indian football team

  4. Indian basketball team
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Explanation

The Indian cricket team was the first recipient of the Khel Ratna Award for teams in 1997-98.

Multiple choice

Who is the highest-rated batsman in the video game Cricket 19?

  1. Virat Kohli

  2. Steve Smith

  3. Kane Williamson

  4. Joe Root
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Explanation

Virat Kohli is rated 95 in Cricket 19, making him the highest-rated batsman in the game.

Multiple choice

Which cricket video game features a career mode where players can create their own cricketer?

  1. Don Bradman Cricket

  2. Big Bash Boom

  3. Cricket 22

  4. EA Sports Cricket
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cricket 22 is the only cricket video game that features a career mode where players can create their own cricketer.

Multiple choice

Which cricket video game was developed by Big Ant Studios?

  1. Don Bradman Cricket

  2. Ashes Cricket

  3. Cricket 22

  4. Brian Lara Cricket
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ashes Cricket was developed by Big Ant Studios.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the cricket video game that was released in 2014?

  1. Cricket Captain 2014

  2. Don Bradman Cricket 14

  3. Big Bash Boom

  4. EA Sports Cricket 2014
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cricket Captain 2014 was released in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which cricket video game features a commentary team led by Michael Atherton and Ian Bishop?

  1. Cricket 19

  2. Don Bradman Cricket

  3. Ashes Cricket

  4. Brian Lara Cricket
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cricket 19 features a commentary team led by Michael Atherton and Ian Bishop.

Multiple choice

Which cricket video game features a scenario mode where players can recreate famous matches from history?

  1. Cricket 19

  2. Don Bradman Cricket

  3. Ashes Cricket

  4. Brian Lara Cricket
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Don Bradman Cricket features a scenario mode where players can recreate famous matches from history.