Sports General Knowledge

Tiger Woods is one of the most famous golfers in history, with 15 major championship victories. He revolutionized the sport with his athletic prowess and dominated professional golf in the early 2000s.

'Silly point' is a specific fielding position in cricket, located close to the batsman on the off-side. The term originates from the perceived riskiness of standing so close to the bat. Hockey, chess, and golf do not use this terminology.

Chess is an individual game played between two players, whereas cricket, hockey, and football are team games requiring multiple players on each side. In chess, each player controls their own pieces independently without teammates.

Misha Grewal is a former Indian squash player who represented India in international competitions including the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. She was one of India's prominent squash players in the 1990s.

Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is contested annually.

Mary Kom is a boxer from the Sino-Tibetan speaking Kom tribe in Manipur, representing India. She is a five-time World Amateur Boxing champion.

Sanath Jayasuriya is a legendary Sri Lankan cricketer who served as captain and was known for his aggressive batting. He was instrumental in Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup victory.

The Uber Cup is the premier international team championship in women's badminton, analogous to the Thomas Cup for men. It was founded in 1956 and is organized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The tournament is named after a former president of the BWF, Herbert Uber.

The Wellington Cup is a prestigious rowing trophy awarded annually in India, specifically at the Calcutta Rowing Club. It's one of the oldest rowing competitions in the country, named after the Duke of Wellington.

The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. It is one of the most prestigious events in golf. It is not associated with baseball, billiards, football, or rugby - each of which has their own major international competitions.

Increased (Although the participation of Indian women in sports has increased as compared to the past).But it can't be said that it has doubled as compared to the past.

Friends (Friends cooperate and support each other. Sports increase our social interaction and help us to meet new people and make friends.) Distracters: Opponents, foes and enemies offer opposition to each other. It is not good to make opponents, foes and enemies in life.

Ian Thorpe is a retired Australian swimmer who won five Olympic gold medals, making option D correct. He was not famous for cricket, football, or snooker.

Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic first-class cricket tournament, named after Ranjitsinhji, an Indian cricket legend. It is not associated with hockey, football, badminton, or tennis.

Basketball is widely considered the most popular indoor sport in the USA in terms of participation, viewership, and cultural impact. The NBA is one of the major professional sports leagues. Football and Baseball are primarily outdoor sports.