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 player who leads the Kabaddi team?

  1. Captain

  2. Raider

  3. Defender

  4. All-rounder
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The captain is the player who leads the Kabaddi team.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the player who leads the Kho-kho team?

  1. Captain

  2. Raider

  3. Defender

  4. All-rounder
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Explanation

The captain is the player who leads the Kho-kho team.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the player who leads the Gilli-danda team?

  1. Captain

  2. Raider

  3. Defender

  4. All-rounder
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Explanation

The captain is the player who leads the Gilli-danda team.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the most famous Nine Men's Morris player?

  1. Charles Davies.

  2. William Payne.

  3. John McLeod.

  4. David Parlett.
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Explanation

Charles Davies is the most famous Nine Men's Morris player. He wrote the first book on the game in 1734 and is considered to be the father of modern Nine Men's Morris.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of deliberately losing a cricket match for financial gain?

  1. Spot-fixing

  2. Match-fixing

  3. Tanking

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Match-fixing is the term used to describe the practice of deliberately losing a cricket match for financial gain.

Multiple choice

Which Indian cricketer was banned for life by the BCCI in 2017 for his involvement in match-fixing?

  1. Mohammad Azharuddin

  2. Ajay Sharma

  3. Manoj Prabhakar

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Mohammad Azharuddin, Ajay Sharma, and Manoj Prabhakar were all banned for life by the BCCI in 2017 for their involvement in match-fixing during the 2000 Central Zone Ranji Trophy match.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team that was suspended for two years by the BCCI in 2013 for its involvement in match-fixing?

  1. Chennai Super Kings

  2. Rajasthan Royals

  3. Delhi Daredevils

  4. Kolkata Knight Riders
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Explanation

The Chennai Super Kings were suspended for two years by the BCCI in 2013 for its involvement in match-fixing.

Multiple choice

Which cricketer was banned for 10 years by the ICC in 2011 for his involvement in spot-fixing?

  1. Mohammad Asif

  2. Salman Butt

  3. Mohammad Amir

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Mohammad Asif, Salman Butt, and Mohammad Amir were all banned for 10 years by the ICC in 2011 for their involvement in spot-fixing during the 2010 Lord's Test match.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian cricketer who was banned for life by the BCCI in 2000 for his involvement in match-fixing?

  1. Ajay Jadeja

  2. Mohammad Azharuddin

  3. Manoj Prabhakar

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Ajay Jadeja, Mohammad Azharuddin, and Manoj Prabhakar were all banned for life by the BCCI in 2000 for their involvement in match-fixing.

Multiple choice

Which Indian cricketer was banned for five years by the BCCI in 2019 for his involvement in match-fixing?

  1. Sreesanth

  2. Ankeet Chavan

  3. Ajit Chandila

  4. None of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

None of the above cricketers were banned for five years by the BCCI in 2019 for their involvement in match-fixing.

Multiple choice

Which cricketer was banned for two years by the ICC in 2016 for his involvement in spot-fixing?

  1. Ravi Bopara

  2. Luke Wright

  3. Samit Patel

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

None of the above cricketers were banned for two years by the ICC in 2016 for their involvement in spot-fixing.

Multiple choice

Which cricketer was banned for 10 years by the ICC in 2018 for his involvement in match-fixing?

  1. Herschelle Gibbs

  2. Hashim Amla

  3. AB de Villiers

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

None of the above cricketers were banned for 10 years by the ICC in 2018 for their involvement in match-fixing.

Multiple choice

Which cricketer was banned for life by the ICC in 2020 for his involvement in match-fixing?

  1. Mohammad Amir

  2. Salman Butt

  3. Mohammad Asif

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

None of the above cricketers were banned for life by the ICC in 2020 for their involvement in match-fixing.

Multiple choice

Which player scored the winning try in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final?

  1. Jonny Wilkinson

  2. Jason Robinson

  3. Martin Johnson

  4. Lawrence Dallaglio
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Explanation

Jonny Wilkinson scored the winning drop goal in the dying minutes of the 2003 Rugby World Cup final against Australia, securing a dramatic victory for England.

Multiple choice

Which player is known for his exceptional tackling skills and is nicknamed "The Jackal"?

  1. Richie McCaw

  2. David Pocock

  3. Sam Warburton

  4. George Smith
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B Correct answer
Explanation

David Pocock, the Australian flanker, is renowned for his exceptional tackling skills and is nicknamed "The Jackal" due to his relentless pursuit of the ball.