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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

Which Indian equestrian won a gold medal in team eventing at the 2018 Asian Games?

  1. Indrajeet Singh

  2. Imtiaz Ahmed

  3. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  4. Fouaad Mirza
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Explanation

Fouaad Mirza won a gold medal in team eventing at the 2018 Asian Games.

Multiple choice

Which photograph captured the moment when Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal?

  1. Bindra standing on the podium with his gold medal

  2. Bindra firing his rifle during the competition

  3. Bindra being congratulated by his coach

  4. Bindra celebrating with his family
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Explanation

The photograph of Abhinav Bindra standing on the podium with his gold medal was taken by photographer Pankaj Nangia. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal.

Multiple choice

Which photograph captured the moment when Saina Nehwal became the first Indian to win the Badminton World Championships?

  1. Nehwal holding the Badminton World Championships trophy

  2. Nehwal being congratulated by her opponent Carolina Marin

  3. Nehwal giving a speech after her victory

  4. Nehwal celebrating with her team
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Explanation

The photograph of Saina Nehwal holding the Badminton World Championships trophy was taken by photographer Arijit Sen. It is a historic image that captures the moment when Nehwal became the first Indian to win the world badminton title.

Multiple choice

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Olympic hockey gold medal in 1948?

  1. The Indian hockey team standing on the podium with their gold medals

  2. The Indian hockey team being congratulated by Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. The Indian hockey team celebrating their victory with fans

  4. The Indian hockey team taking a victory lap around the stadium
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Explanation

The photograph of the Indian hockey team standing on the podium with their gold medals was taken by photographer M.N. Kapur. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Olympic hockey gold medal.

Multiple choice

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Asian Games gold medal in football in 1951?

  1. The Indian football team standing on the podium with their gold medals

  2. The Indian football team being congratulated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. The Indian football team celebrating their victory with fans

  4. The Indian football team taking a victory lap around the stadium
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Explanation

The photograph of the Indian football team standing on the podium with their gold medals was taken by photographer M.N. Kapur. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Asian Games gold medal in football.

Multiple choice

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Paralympic gold medal in 2004?

  1. Devendra Jhajharia standing on the podium with his gold medal

  2. Devendra Jhajharia being congratulated by President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  3. Devendra Jhajharia celebrating his victory with fans

  4. Devendra Jhajharia taking a victory lap around the stadium
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Explanation

The photograph of Devendra Jhajharia standing on the podium with his gold medal was taken by photographer R.N. Sharma. It is a historic image that captures the moment when India won its first Paralympic gold medal.

Multiple choice

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Commonwealth Games gold medal in hockey in 1934?

  1. The Indian hockey team standing on the podium with their gold medals

  2. The Indian hockey team being congratulated by King George V

  3. The Indian hockey team celebrating their victory with fans

  4. The Indian hockey team taking a victory lap around the stadium
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Explanation

The photograph of the Indian hockey team standing on the podium with their gold medals was taken by photographer M.N. Kapur. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Commonwealth Games gold medal in hockey.

Multiple choice

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Asian Games gold medal in wrestling in 1951?

  1. K.D. Jadhav standing on the podium with his gold medal

  2. K.D. Jadhav being congratulated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. K.D. Jadhav celebrating his victory with fans

  4. K.D. Jadhav taking a victory lap around the stadium
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Explanation

The photograph of K.D. Jadhav standing on the podium with his gold medal was taken by photographer M.N. Kapur. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Asian Games gold medal in wrestling.

Multiple choice

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Olympic gold medal in shooting in 2008?

  1. Abhinav Bindra standing on the podium with his gold medal

  2. Abhinav Bindra being congratulated by President Pratibha Patil

  3. Abhinav Bindra celebrating his victory with fans

  4. Abhinav Bindra taking a victory lap around the stadium
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Explanation

The photograph of Abhinav Bindra standing on the podium with his gold medal was taken by photographer Pankaj Nangia. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Olympic gold medal in shooting.

Multiple choice

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Asian Games gold medal in badminton in 1966?

  1. Dinesh Khanna standing on the podium with his gold medal

  2. Dinesh Khanna being congratulated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

  3. Dinesh Khanna celebrating his victory with fans

  4. Dinesh Khanna taking a victory lap around the stadium
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Explanation

The photograph of Dinesh Khanna standing on the podium with his gold medal was taken by photographer M.N. Kapur. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Asian Games gold medal in badminton.

Multiple choice

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Olympic gold medal in weightlifting in 2000?

  1. Karnam Malleswari standing on the podium with her gold medal

  2. Karnam Malleswari being congratulated by President K.R. Narayanan

  3. Karnam Malleswari celebrating her victory with fans

  4. Karnam Malleswari taking a victory lap around the stadium
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Explanation

The photograph of Karnam Malleswari standing on the podium with her gold medal was taken by photographer Pankaj Nangia. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Olympic gold medal in weightlifting.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shooter won the first Olympic gold medal in shooting?

  1. Abhinav Bindra

  2. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  3. Gagan Narang

  4. Vijay Kumar
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Explanation

Abhinav Bindra won the first Olympic gold medal in shooting for India at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shooter won the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle event at the 2016 Rio Olympics?

  1. Apurvi Chandela

  2. Heena Sidhu

  3. Ayonika Paul

  4. Anjum Moudgil
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Explanation

Apurvi Chandela won the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle event at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shooter won the gold medal in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

  1. Vijay Kumar

  2. Jitu Rai

  3. Saurabh Chaudhary

  4. Manu Bhaker
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Explanation

Vijay Kumar won the gold medal in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian shooter won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Heena Sidhu

  2. Manu Bhaker

  3. Anjum Moudgil

  4. Apurvi Chandela
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Explanation

Heena Sidhu won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.