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

How many runs did LSG need to win in the last 4 overs?

  1. 45

  2. 38

  3. 32

  4. 26
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

LSG required 32 runs to win from the final 4 overs.

Multiple choice

Who hit the winning runs for LSG?

  1. KL Rahul

  2. Nicholas Pooran

  3. Marcus Stoinis

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

Nicholas Pooran secured the victory for LSG by hitting the winning runs.

Multiple choice

In the graphic novel 'The Mighty Bat', what is the name of the young boy who discovers his hidden cricketing talent?

  1. Raju

  2. Ramesh

  3. Rahul

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

In 'The Mighty Bat', Raju is the young boy who discovers his cricketing talent and embarks on a journey to become a successful cricketer.

Multiple choice

What is the maximum number of runs a batsman can score in a single ball?

  1. 4

  2. 6

  3. 8

  4. 10
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A batsman can score a maximum of 6 runs in a single ball by hitting the ball over the boundary rope.

Multiple choice

Which type of delivery in Cricket is also known as a 'yorker'?

  1. Bouncer

  2. Googly

  3. Leg break

  4. Full toss
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A full toss is a type of delivery in Cricket where the ball is bowled at a batsman's feet, making it difficult to play.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a batsman who is dismissed without scoring any runs?

  1. Duck

  2. Golden duck

  3. Out

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

A batsman who is dismissed without scoring any runs is said to be 'out for a duck'.

Multiple choice

Which player holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test match?

  1. Brian Lara

  2. Sachin Tendulkar

  3. Don Bradman

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

Brian Lara holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test match, with 400 not out against England in 2004.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a batsman who scores a century (100 runs) in a Cricket match?

  1. Centurion

  2. Half-centurion

  3. Double-centurion

  4. Triple-centurion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A batsman who scores a century (100 runs) in a Cricket match is known as a 'centurion'.

Multiple choice

Which type of dismissal occurs when a batsman hits the ball twice?

  1. Hit wicket

  2. Leg before wicket

  3. Run out

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

Hit wicket is a type of dismissal that occurs when a batsman hits the wicket with their body or equipment while attempting to play a shot.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a bowler who takes five wickets in a single innings?

  1. Hat-trick

  2. Five-for

  3. Ten-for

  4. Double hat-trick
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A bowler who takes five wickets in a single innings is said to have taken a 'five-for'.

Multiple choice

Which player holds the record for the most wickets taken in Test cricket?

  1. Muttiah Muralitharan

  2. Shane Warne

  3. Anil Kumble

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

Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for the most wickets taken in Test cricket, with 800 wickets.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the protective gear worn by Cricket fielders to catch the ball?

  1. Helmet

  2. Pads

  3. Gloves

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

Cricket fielders wear gloves to protect their hands from the impact of the ball.

Multiple choice

Which type of shot in Cricket is played by hitting the ball high and over the fielder's head?

  1. Straight drive

  2. Cover drive

  3. Pull shot

  4. Hook shot
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A hook shot is a type of shot in Cricket where the batsman hits the ball high and over the fielder's head.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a batsman who is dismissed for obstructing the field?

  1. Handled the ball

  2. Timed out

  3. Run out

  4. Obstructing the field
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A batsman who is dismissed for obstructing the field is said to be 'out obstructing the field'.

Multiple choice

Which player holds the record for most goals scored in a single FIH Hockey Series tournament?

  1. Mink van der Weerden

  2. Harmanpreet Singh

  3. Alexander Hendrickx

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

Mink van der Weerden holds the record for most goals scored in a single FIH Hockey Series tournament, with 15 goals in the 2019 edition.