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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

Which Indian female athlete won the gold medal in the 800m race at the 2010 Commonwealth Games?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

  4. Shiny Wilson
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Shiny Wilson made her mark at the 2010 Commonwealth Games by winning the gold medal in the 800m race.

Multiple choice

Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Asian Athletics Championships?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

  4. Shiny Wilson
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jyotirmoyee Sikdar holds the distinction of being the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Asian Athletics Championships, claiming a bronze in the 100m race in 1973.

Multiple choice

Which Indian female athlete won the gold medal in the 400m race at the 2018 Asian Games?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

  4. Shiny Wilson
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Explanation

Shiny Wilson continued her success by winning the gold medal in the 400m race at the 2018 Asian Games.

Multiple choice

Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the World Junior Athletics Championships?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

  4. Shiny Wilson
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Explanation

P.T. Usha made history again by becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal at the World Junior Athletics Championships, securing a bronze in the 200m race in 1986.

Multiple choice

Which Indian female athlete won the gold medal in the 100m race at the 2019 Asian Athletics Championships?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

  4. Shiny Wilson
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Correct answer
Explanation

Dutee Chand achieved a remarkable feat by winning the gold medal in the 100m race at the 2019 Asian Athletics Championships.

Multiple choice

Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Summer Universiade?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

  4. Shiny Wilson
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jyotirmoyee Sikdar added another achievement to her name by becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Summer Universiade, securing a bronze in the 100m race in 1973.

Multiple choice

Which Indian female athlete won the gold medal in the 4x400m relay at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

  4. Shiny Wilson
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Women's 4x400m Relay Team, consisting of Hima Das, Revathi Veeramani, Sarita Gayakwad, and Nirmala Sheoran, made history by winning the gold medal in the 4x400m relay at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Multiple choice

Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

  4. Shiny Wilson
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jyotirmoyee Sikdar continued her winning streak by becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, claiming a bronze in the 60m race in 1975.

Multiple choice

Which Indian female athlete won the gold medal in the 200m race at the 2016 South Asian Games?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

  4. Shiny Wilson
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Correct answer
Explanation

Dutee Chand added another gold medal to her collection by winning the 200m race at the 2016 South Asian Games.

Multiple choice

Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the World Athletics Relays?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

  4. Shiny Wilson
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Women's 4x400m Relay Team, consisting of Nirmala Sheoran, M.R. Poovamma, Anilda Thomas, and Jisna Mathew, made history by winning the bronze medal in the 4x400m relay at the 2019 World Athletics Relays.

Multiple choice

Which Indian female athlete won the gold medal in the 100m race at the 2014 Asian Games?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

  4. Shiny Wilson
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Correct answer
Explanation

Dutee Chand achieved another milestone by winning the gold medal in the 100m race at the 2014 Asian Games.

Multiple choice

Which popular web series revolves around the lives of aspiring cricketers in Mumbai?

  1. Inside Edge

  2. Selection Day

  3. The Test Case

  4. Bard of Blood
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Explanation

Inside Edge is a fictional web series that delves into the world of professional cricket in India, focusing on the Mumbai Mavericks team and their journey in the Powerplay League.

Multiple choice

Which web series is based on the life of Indian boxer Mary Kom?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Dangal

  4. Gold
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Explanation

Mary Kom is a biographical sports drama web series that chronicles the life and achievements of the Indian boxer Mary Kom, a five-time world champion and Olympic medalist.

Multiple choice

Which legendary sprinter holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals in track and field events?

  1. Usain Bolt

  2. Carl Lewis

  3. Jesse Owens

  4. Michael Johnson
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Explanation

Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter, holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals in track and field events, with a total of eight gold medals.

Multiple choice

Which cyclist has won the most medals at the Olympic Games in cycling?

  1. Chris Hoy

  2. Jason Kenny

  3. Bradley Wiggins

  4. Victoria Pendleton
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chris Hoy, the British cycling legend, has won a total of six Olympic gold medals, making him the most decorated Olympic cyclist.