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

Who is the only Indian cricketer to score a triple century in an ODI match?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virender Sehwag

  3. Rohit Sharma

  4. Sourav Ganguly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rohit Sharma is the only Indian cricketer to score a triple century in an ODI match, with 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which Indian hockey player is the highest goal scorer in the history of the sport?

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Balbir Singh Sr.

  3. Leslie Claudius

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

Dhyan Chand is the highest goal scorer in the history of hockey, with over 400 international goals.

Multiple choice

Which sports league has the most lucrative media rights deal in the world?

  1. National Football League (NFL)

  2. English Premier League (EPL)

  3. National Basketball Association (NBA)

  4. Indian Premier League (IPL)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Football League (NFL) has the most lucrative media rights deal in the world, with its current deal worth over $100 billion.

Multiple choice

Which company was the title sponsor of the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2008 to 2012?

  1. PepsiCo

  2. Vivo

  3. Dream11

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

PepsiCo was the title sponsor of the IPL from 2008 to 2012, with a sponsorship deal worth $42 million per year.

Multiple choice

Which company replaced PepsiCo as the title sponsor of the IPL in 2013?

  1. Vivo

  2. Dream11

  3. Tata

  4. Airtel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

PepsiCo was the title sponsor of the IPL from 2008 to 2012, with a sponsorship deal worth $42 million per year.

Multiple choice

How much did Vivo pay to become the title sponsor of the IPL in 2018?

  1. $100 million
  2. $200 million
  3. $300 million
  4. $400 million
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vivo paid $200 million to become the title sponsor of the IPL in 2018, with a five-year deal.

Multiple choice

Which company replaced Vivo as the title sponsor of the IPL in 2020?

  1. Dream11

  2. Tata

  3. Airtel

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

Dream11 replaced Vivo as the title sponsor of the IPL in 2020, with a two-year deal worth $222 million.

Multiple choice

Which company became the title sponsor of the IPL in 2022?

  1. Tata

  2. Airtel

  3. Jio

  4. Byju's
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tata became the title sponsor of the IPL in 2022, with a three-year deal worth $333 million.

Multiple choice

Which company is the current title sponsor of the IPL?

  1. Tata

  2. Airtel

  3. Jio

  4. Byju's
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tata is the current title sponsor of the IPL, with a three-year deal worth $333 million.

Multiple choice

Which company is the official broadcaster of the IPL in India?

  1. Star Sports

  2. Sony Pictures Networks India

  3. Zee Entertainment Enterprises

  4. Viacom18
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Star Sports is the official broadcaster of the IPL in India, with a five-year deal worth $2.5 billion.

Multiple choice

Which company is the official digital broadcaster of the IPL?

  1. Disney+ Hotstar

  2. Amazon Prime Video

  3. Netflix

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

Disney+ Hotstar is the official digital broadcaster of the IPL, with a five-year deal worth $2.5 billion.

Multiple choice

How many teams participated in the first season of the IPL in 2008?

  1. 6

  2. 8

  3. 10

  4. 12
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Eight teams participated in the first season of the IPL in 2008: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Deccan Chargers.

Multiple choice

How many teams currently participate in the IPL?

  1. 6

  2. 8

  3. 10

  4. 12
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ten teams currently participate in the IPL: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, and Lucknow Super Giants.

Multiple choice

Which team has won the most IPL titles?

  1. Chennai Super Kings

  2. Mumbai Indians

  3. Kolkata Knight Riders

  4. Royal Challengers Bangalore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mumbai Indians have won the most IPL titles, with five titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.

Multiple choice

Which team has won the least IPL titles?

  1. Chennai Super Kings

  2. Mumbai Indians

  3. Kolkata Knight Riders

  4. Royal Challengers Bangalore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Royal Challengers Bangalore have won the least IPL titles, with only one title in 2011.