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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 gymnast won the bronze medal in the women's vault event at the 2018 Asian Games?

  1. Dipa Karmakar

  2. Ashish Kumar

  3. Rakesh Patra

  4. Aruna Reddy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dipa Karmakar won the bronze medal in the women's vault event at the 2018 Asian Games, becoming the first Indian gymnast to win a medal at the Asian Games.

Multiple choice

Which Indian gymnast was the first to win a medal at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup?

  1. Ashish Kumar

  2. Dipa Karmakar

  3. Rakesh Patra

  4. Aruna Reddy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dipa Karmakar was the first Indian gymnast to win a medal at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup, winning a bronze medal in the women's vault event in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which Indian gymnast won the gold medal in the men's vault event at the 2019 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup?

  1. Ashish Kumar

  2. Dipa Karmakar

  3. Rakesh Patra

  4. Aruna Reddy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ashish Kumar won the gold medal in the men's vault event at the 2019 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup, becoming the first Indian gymnast to win a gold medal at the World Cup.

Multiple choice

Which Indian gymnast won the bronze medal in the women's vault event at the 2019 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup?

  1. Dipa Karmakar

  2. Ashish Kumar

  3. Rakesh Patra

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

Dipa Karmakar won the bronze medal in the women's vault event at the 2019 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup, becoming the first Indian gymnast to win a medal at the World Cup.

Multiple choice

Which Indian gymnast was the first to win a medal at the Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships?

  1. Ashish Kumar

  2. Dipa Karmakar

  3. Rakesh Patra

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

Dipa Karmakar was the first Indian gymnast to win a medal at the Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, winning a bronze medal in the women's vault event in 2012.

Multiple choice

Which Indian gymnast won the gold medal in the men's vault event at the 2013 Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships?

  1. Ashish Kumar

  2. Dipa Karmakar

  3. Rakesh Patra

  4. Aruna Reddy
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Explanation

Ashish Kumar won the gold medal in the men's vault event at the 2013 Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, becoming the first Indian gymnast to win a gold medal at the Junior World Championships.

Multiple choice

Which Indian gymnast won the bronze medal in the women's vault event at the 2013 Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships?

  1. Dipa Karmakar

  2. Ashish Kumar

  3. Rakesh Patra

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

Dipa Karmakar won the bronze medal in the women's vault event at the 2013 Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, becoming the first Indian gymnast to win a medal at the Junior World Championships.

Multiple choice

Which Indian gymnast was the first to win a medal at the Asian Junior Gymnastics Championships?

  1. Ashish Kumar

  2. Dipa Karmakar

  3. Rakesh Patra

  4. Aruna Reddy
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Explanation

Ashish Kumar was the first Indian gymnast to win a medal at the Asian Junior Gymnastics Championships, winning a bronze medal in the men's vault event in 2004.

Multiple choice

Which Indian gymnast won the gold medal in the men's vault event at the 2017 Asian Junior Gymnastics Championships?

  1. Ashish Kumar

  2. Dipa Karmakar

  3. Rakesh Patra

  4. Aruna Reddy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

Ashish Kumar won the gold medal in the men's vault event at the 2017 Asian Junior Gymnastics Championships, becoming the first Indian gymnast to win a gold medal at the Asian Junior Championships.

Multiple choice

Which polo player is known as the 'King of Polo'?

  1. Adolfo Cambiaso

  2. Facundo Pieres

  3. Juan Martin Nero

  4. Gonzalo Pieres
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Explanation

Adolfo Cambiaso is widely regarded as the 'King of Polo'. He is an Argentine polo player who has won numerous major tournaments, including the Argentine Open, the British Open Polo Championship, and the Cartier Queen's Cup.

Multiple choice

Which polo player is known for his innovative style of play and is often called the 'Rockstar of Polo'?

  1. Nacho Figueras

  2. Juan Martin Nero

  3. Adolfo Cambiaso

  4. Facundo Pieres
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Explanation

Nacho Figueras is known for his innovative style of play and is often called the 'Rockstar of Polo'. He is an Argentine polo player who has won numerous major tournaments, including the Argentine Open and the Cartier Queen's Cup.

Multiple choice

Which polo player is known for his exceptional horsemanship and is often called the 'Maestro of Polo'?

  1. Adolfo Cambiaso

  2. Facundo Pieres

  3. Juan Martin Nero

  4. Gonzalo Pieres
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Juan Martin Nero is known for his exceptional horsemanship and is often called the 'Maestro of Polo'. He is an Argentine polo player who has won numerous major tournaments, including the Argentine Open and the Cartier Queen's Cup.

Multiple choice

Which polo player is known for his aggressive style of play and is often called the 'Wild Man of Polo'?

  1. Adolfo Cambiaso

  2. Facundo Pieres

  3. Juan Martin Nero

  4. Gonzalo Pieres
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gonzalo Pieres is known for his aggressive style of play and is often called the 'Wild Man of Polo'. He is an Argentine polo player who has won numerous major tournaments, including the Argentine Open and the Cartier Queen's Cup.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete won the first individual Olympic gold medal for India?

  1. Milkha Singh

  2. P.T. Usha

  3. Abhinav Bindra

  4. Vijay Kumar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Abhinav Bindra won the first individual Olympic gold medal for India in the 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which Indian athlete won the first Asian Games gold medal in athletics?

  1. Balbir Singh Sr.

  2. Milkha Singh

  3. Gurbachan Singh Randhawa

  4. P.T. Usha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Gurbachan Singh Randhawa won the first Asian Games gold medal in athletics in the 110m hurdles event at the 1951 Asian Games in New Delhi.