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Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who was the captain of the Indian Hockey team in the 1932 Amsterdam Olympics?

  1. Dhyanchand

  2. Pankaj Gupta

  3. Nirmal Mukherjee

  4. Dhanaraj Pillai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 1932 Indian Olympic hockey team was led by Major Pankaj Gupta as the manager and captain. Dhyanchand (now known as Major Dhyan Chand) was the star player but not the captain. Nirmal Mukherjee and Dhanaraj Pillai are incorrect - Pillai is from a later era.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who among the following were general managers of RAW

  1. Mick Foley

  2. Eric bischchoff

  3. The rock

  4. Theodre Long
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,B,D Correct answer
Explanation

Mick Foley, Eric Bischoff, and Theodore Long all served as General Managers of RAW at various points. Bischoff was the longest-serving RAW GM (2002-2005), Foley had multiple GM stints including in 2018, and Theodore Long served as GM across both brands. The Rock was never a General Manager - he was a wrestler/legend.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who was born in India, played test for England, played ODI for West Indies and was forbidden to take part in tests for South Africa?

  1. Nasser Hussain

  2. Bob Woolmer

  3. Robin Jackman

  4. Dave Whatmore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Robin Jackman is the correct answer. He was born in India, played Test cricket for England, and participated in the West Indies rebel tour to South Africa during the apartheid era. The South African government barred him from Test cricket due to his involvement with the rebel tour, which violated the international sporting boycott. Nasser Hussain was born in India but played only for England; Bob Woolmer was born in India and played for England but wasn't involved with South Africa; Dave Whatmore was born in Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

what was the transfer money for david villa to barcelona from valencia?

  1. $55.48

  2. $53.48

  3. $56.49

  4. $55.96
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

David Villa transferred from Valencia to Barcelona in 2010 for approximately €40 million (around $55-56 million depending on exchange rates). The exact figure of $55.48 million appears to be a specific converted amount based on a particular exchange rate. Option A is closest to the commonly cited transfer fee.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

what is the mascott of world cup 2010 soccer?

  1. zakumi

  2. zaquma

  3. zaqar

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

Zakumi was the official mascot of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The name comes from "ZA" (South Africa's ISO code) and "kumi" (meaning "ten" in various African languages), symbolizing the year 2010. The green-haired leopard was designed to represent the host nation's wildlife and identity.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

who was red carded in the match between intermilan and barcelona at neu camp?

  1. sneijder

  2. thiago silva

  3. thiago motta

  4. lucio

  5. cambiasso
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Thiago Motta received a red card in the infamous Champions League semifinal between Inter Milan and Barcelona at Camp Nou in 2010. His second yellow card came after a challenge on Sergio Busquets, reducing Inter to 10 men for most of the match. Inter still managed to hold on and advance to the final, winning 3-2 on aggregate.