General Awareness
Sports History and Awards
2,106 Questions
Sports history and awards cover significant records, national and international tournaments, and prestigious trophies across various games. The questions focus on historical milestones, player achievements, and championships in basketball, football, and other sports. This category is frequently tested in the general awareness sections of competitive exams.
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Sports History and Awards Questions
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M S Dhoni
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Joginder Sharma
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Yusuf Pathan
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S Sreesanth
B
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Explanation
Joginder Sharma dismissed Misbah-ul-Haq (caught by Sreesanth) in the final over of the 2007 T20 World Cup, clinching the title for India. MS Dhoni was the captain, Yusuf Pathan a batsman, and Sreesanth took the catch but didn't bowl the delivery.
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S Sreesanth
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Rohit Sharma
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Robin Utthappa
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Yusuf Pathan
D
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Explanation
Yusuf Pathan made his international debut in the 2007 T20 World Cup final and hit a six off the very first ball he faced, which was also the first ball of the match. Sreesanth, Rohit Sharma, and Robin Uthappa were already established players by then.
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VVS Lakshman
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Robin Utthappa
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Sadagoppan Ramesh
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Zahir Khan
C
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Explanation
Sadagoppan Ramesh replaced Saurav Ganguly in the Indian squad for the 1999 World Cup match when Ganguly was injured on the eve of the match. VVS Laxman, Robin Uthappa, and Zaheer Khan were other Indian players but not the replacement.
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Venkatesh Prasad
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Javagal Shrinath
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Anil Kumble
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Sachin Tendulkar
A
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Explanation
Venkatesh Prasad won Player of the Match in the 1999 World Cup encounter for his career-best bowling figures of 5-27. Javagal Srinath and Anil Kumble were other Indian bowlers, while Sachin Tendulkar was a batsman.
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Shahid Afridi
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Azhar Mohommad
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Saqlain Mushtaq
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Ata-ur-Rehman
D
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Explanation
Ata-ur-Rehman clean bowled Sachin Tendulkar to pick the first wicket for Pakistan in the 1996 World Cup encounter. Shahid Afridi, Azhar Mahmood (not Azhar Mohammad), and Saqlain Mushtaq were other Pakistani players in that match.
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Lincoln Burrows
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Theodore bagwell
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Alexander Mahone
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Brad Bellick
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Lincoln Burrows is the odd one out because he was framed and is not actually a criminal. The others (T-Bag, Mahone, and Bellick) all have genuine criminal backgrounds or were law enforcement involved in criminal activities. Lincoln's conviction was unjust.
C
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Explanation
Tiger Woods was named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year four times: in 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2006. This reflects his dominance across different phases of his career.
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Baseball
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Sreebal
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Noball
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Basketball
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Chicago
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Boston
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Cooperstown
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New Jersy
C
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Explanation
Cooperstown, New York is traditionally celebrated as the birthplace of baseball, home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. While historically debated, it's the accepted answer for this iconic American sport's origin.
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Tony Parker
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Tim Duncan
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Greg Popovich
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Manu Ginobili
C
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Explanation
Gregg Popovich has been the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs since 1996, making him the longest-tenured active coach in the NBA. Tony Parker, Tim Duncan, and Manu Ginobili were all legendary players for the Spurs, not coaches.
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14th June 1889
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15th August 1889
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13th September 1889
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22nd September 1889
B
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Explanation
Mohun Bagan Athletic Club was founded on 15 August 1889 in Kolkata. It is one of India's oldest and most famous football clubs, known for its historic 1911 IFA Shield victory.
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Karnataka
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Punjab
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Bengal
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Kerala
B
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Explanation
Punjab won the Santosh Trophy (football tournament) in the 1974-75 season, making option B correct. The Santosh Trophy is India's premier football tournament for states.
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13 Years
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15 Years
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12 Years
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21 Years
A
Correct answer
Explanation
India won the Azlan Shah hockey tournament in 2009 after a gap of 13 years (previous win in 1996). This was a significant achievement for Indian hockey. The 13-year gap is historically accurate.
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scotland
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Brazil
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Canada
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Bahamas
A
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Explanation
Modern golf originated in 15th-century Scotland. The first written record of golf is James II's banning of the game in 1457. Brazil, Canada, and the Bahamas are not the birthplaces of the sport.