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 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

Which Indian TV channel is known for its comprehensive coverage of boxing events?

  1. Star Sports

  2. Sony ESPN

  3. Zee Sports

  4. DD Sports
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Star Sports has established itself as the leading broadcaster of boxing events in India, showcasing major fights and tournaments.

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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A Correct answer
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

In the traditional Indian game of Kabaddi, players from two teams attempt to cross into the opponent's territory and tag members of the opposing team. What is the name of the player who leads the raiding team?

  1. Raider

  2. Defender

  3. Captain

  4. Umpire
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Explanation

In Kabaddi, the player who leads the raiding team and attempts to tag members of the opposing team is called the 'Raider'.

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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A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

Which team is known as the 'Royal Challengers' in the IPL?

  1. Royal Challengers Bangalore

  2. Mumbai Indians

  3. Chennai Super Kings

  4. Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Explanation

Royal Challengers Bangalore are known as the 'Royal Challengers' due to their team name.

Multiple choice

Which team is known as the 'Sunrisers' in the IPL?

  1. Sunrisers Hyderabad

  2. Mumbai Indians

  3. Chennai Super Kings

  4. Kolkata Knight Riders
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Explanation

Sunrisers Hyderabad are often referred to as the 'Sunrisers' after their team name.

Multiple choice

Which team is known as the 'Delhi Capitals' in the IPL?

  1. Delhi Capitals

  2. Mumbai Indians

  3. Chennai Super Kings

  4. Kings XI Punjab
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Explanation

Delhi Capitals are known as the 'Delhi Capitals' after their team name.

Multiple choice

Which team is known as the 'Kings XI Punjab' in the IPL?

  1. Kings XI Punjab

  2. Mumbai Indians

  3. Chennai Super Kings

  4. Royal Challengers Bangalore
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Explanation

Kings XI Punjab are known as the 'Kings XI Punjab' after their team name.

Multiple choice

Which team is known as the 'Rajasthan Royals' in the IPL?

  1. Rajasthan Royals

  2. Mumbai Indians

  3. Chennai Super Kings

  4. Kolkata Knight Riders
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Explanation

Rajasthan Royals are known as the 'Rajasthan Royals' after their team name.