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

Which cricket player has a movie made about him?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Kapil Dev

  4. Yuvraj Singh
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian cricketer to have a movie made about him.

Multiple choice

Which cricket player has a TV show named after him?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Kapil Dev

  4. Yuvraj Singh
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian cricketer to have a TV show named after him.

Multiple choice

Which cricket player has a comic book named after him?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Kapil Dev

  4. Yuvraj Singh
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian cricketer to have a comic book named after him.

Multiple choice

Which cricket player has a restaurant named after him?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Kapil Dev

  4. Yuvraj Singh
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian cricketer to have a restaurant named after him.

Multiple choice

Which cricket player has a museum named after him?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Kapil Dev

  4. Yuvraj Singh
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian cricketer to have a museum named after him.

Multiple choice

Which cricket player has a stadium named after him?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Kapil Dev

  4. Yuvraj Singh
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian cricketer to have a stadium named after him.

Multiple choice

Which cricket player has a road named after him?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Kapil Dev

  4. Yuvraj Singh
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Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian cricketer to have a road named after him.

Multiple choice

Who was the first Indian cricketer to score a triple century in a Test match?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virender Sehwag

  3. Rahul Dravid

  4. Sourav Ganguly
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Virender Sehwag became the first Indian cricketer to score a triple century in a Test match when he scored 309 runs against Pakistan in 2004.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the betting scandal that rocked the world of cricket in 2010?

  1. Indian Premier League Spot-Fixing Scandal

  2. Pakistan Cricket Spot-Fixing Scandal

  3. Bangladesh Cricket Spot-Fixing Scandal

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The Indian Premier League Spot-Fixing Scandal was a major betting scandal that involved several players and officials from the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament being accused of spot-fixing matches.

Multiple choice

What are the penalties for sports betting and match-fixing in India?

  1. Imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to Rs. 10,000

  2. Imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine of up to Rs. 1 lakh

  3. Imprisonment for up to ten years and a fine of up to Rs. 10 lakh

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The penalties for sports betting and match-fixing in India range from imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to Rs. 10,000 to imprisonment for up to ten years and a fine of up to Rs. 10 lakh, depending on the severity of the offence.

Multiple choice

Which team won the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008?

  1. Rajasthan Royals

  2. Chennai Super Kings

  3. Mumbai Indians

  4. Kolkata Knight Riders
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Explanation

The Rajasthan Royals, led by Shane Warne, won the first edition of the IPL in 2008.

Multiple choice

Which team has won the most IPL titles?

  1. Mumbai Indians

  2. Chennai Super Kings

  3. Kolkata Knight Riders

  4. Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Explanation

Mumbai Indians have won the IPL title a record five times, in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.

Multiple choice

Which team is known as the 'Men in Blue' in the IPL?

  1. Mumbai Indians

  2. Chennai Super Kings

  3. Kolkata Knight Riders

  4. Rajasthan Royals
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Explanation

Mumbai Indians are often referred to as the 'Men in Blue' due to their iconic blue jersey.

Multiple choice

Which team is known as the 'Yellow Army' in the IPL?

  1. Chennai Super Kings

  2. Mumbai Indians

  3. Kolkata Knight Riders

  4. Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Explanation

Chennai Super Kings are known as the 'Yellow Army' because of their yellow jersey and the passionate support they receive from their fans.

Multiple choice

Which team is known as the 'Knight Riders' in the IPL?

  1. Kolkata Knight Riders

  2. Mumbai Indians

  3. Chennai Super Kings

  4. Royal Challengers Bangalore
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Explanation

Kolkata Knight Riders are commonly called the 'Knight Riders' after their team name.