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Sports Personalities and Achievements

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This hub covers questions on famous sports personalities and their record breaking achievements. It includes topics on Olympic medalists and national award winners. This content is highly relevant for general awareness sections in SSC, banking, railways, and UPSC exams.

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Sports Personalities and Achievements Questions

Multiple choice

In the 2019 film 'Ford v Ferrari', which actor plays the role of legendary car designer Carroll Shelby?

  1. Matt Damon

  2. Christian Bale

  3. Jon Bernthal

  4. Tracy Letts
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Matt Damon plays Carroll Shelby, who teams up with driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) to build a car that can beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film follows the journey of a young boy from a small village who becomes a world-class sprinter?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Lagaan

  4. Dangal
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, released in 2013, is a biographical sports drama based on the life of Milkha Singh, an Indian sprinter who won gold at the 1958 Commonwealth Games.

Multiple choice

In the 2001 film 'Ali', which actor plays the role of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali?

  1. Will Smith

  2. Jamie Foxx

  3. Denzel Washington

  4. Samuel L. Jackson
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Will Smith plays Muhammad Ali in this biographical drama that spans the boxer's career from his early days as Cassius Clay to his retirement.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film tells the story of a young woman who overcomes societal barriers to become a successful boxer?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Lagaan

  4. Dangal
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Mary Kom, released in 2014, is a biographical sports drama based on the life of Mary Kom, a five-time world champion boxer from India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film follows the journey of a young boy from a small village who becomes a successful kabaddi player?

  1. Dangal

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Lagaan

  4. Mukkabaaz
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Mukkabaaz, released in 2018, is a sports drama about a young boxer from Uttar Pradesh who fights against societal barriers to pursue his dreams.

Multiple choice

Who was the recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2023?

  1. Brendan Fraser

  2. Colin Farrell

  3. Austin Butler

  4. Bill Nighy
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Brendan Fraser was the recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete was inspired by the music of A.R. Rahman to win a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?

  1. Abhinav Bindra

  2. Vijay Kumar

  3. Gagan Narang

  4. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
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Abhinav Bindra, the Indian shooter, was inspired by the music of A.R. Rahman to win a gold medal in the 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian wrestler was inspired by the music of Lata Mangeshkar to win a gold medal at the 2014 Asian Games?

  1. Yogeshwar Dutt

  2. Bajrang Punia

  3. Sushil Kumar

  4. Narsingh Yadav
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Yogeshwar Dutt, the Indian wrestler, was inspired by the music of Lata Mangeshkar to win a gold medal in the 65kg freestyle category at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shuttler was inspired by the music of A.R. Rahman to win a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics?

  1. P.V. Sindhu

  2. Saina Nehwal

  3. Kidambi Srikanth

  4. H.S. Prannoy
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P.V. Sindhu, the Indian badminton player, was inspired by the music of A.R. Rahman to win a silver medal in the women's singles event at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shooter was inspired by the music of A.R. Rahman to win a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

  1. Saurabh Chaudhary

  2. Manu Bhaker

  3. Yashaswini Singh Deswal

  4. Rahi Sarnobat
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Saurabh Chaudhary, the Indian shooter, was inspired by the music of A.R. Rahman to win a gold medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian weightlifter was inspired by the music of Yo Yo Honey Singh to win a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Mirabai Chanu

  2. Jeremy Lalrinnunga

  3. Achinta Sheuli

  4. Vikas Thakur
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Mirabai Chanu, the Indian weightlifter, was inspired by the music of Yo Yo Honey Singh to win a gold medal in the women's 49kg category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

Multiple choice

Which Indian gymnast was inspired by the music of A.R. Rahman to win a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Championships?

  1. Dipa Karmakar

  2. Pranati Nayak

  3. Aruna Reddy

  4. Manika Batra
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Dipa Karmakar, the Indian gymnast, was inspired by the music of A.R. Rahman to win a gold medal in the women's vault event at the 2023 Asian Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Multiple choice

Which Indian wrestler was inspired by the music of Lata Mangeshkar to win a gold medal at the 2028 Asian Games?

  1. Bajrang Punia

  2. Sushil Kumar

  3. Narsingh Yadav

  4. Ravi Kumar Dahiya
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Bajrang Punia, the Indian wrestler, was inspired by the music of Lata Mangeshkar to win a gold medal in the 65kg freestyle category at the 2028 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the pioneer of modern skateboarding?

  1. Tony Hawk

  2. Rodney Mullen

  3. Steve Caballero

  4. Mike McGill
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Explanation

Rodney Mullen, an American skateboarder, is widely recognized as the pioneer of modern skateboarding for his innovative tricks and techniques.

Multiple choice

Which snowboarder won the first Olympic gold medal in the men's halfpipe event?

  1. Shaun White

  2. Iouri Podladtchikov

  3. Ayumu Hirano

  4. Scotty James
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Explanation

Shaun White won the first Olympic gold medal in the men's halfpipe event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.