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Multiple choice general knowledge sports

I am popularly known as 'The tiger of Madras'. I have won world chess championship multiple times.

  1. Koneru Humpy

  2. P. Harikrishna

  3. Vishwanathan Anand

  4. Krishnan Sasikiran
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vishwanathan Anand, known as 'The Tiger of Madras,' is India's legendary chess grandmaster who has won the World Chess Championship multiple times (2000, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013). His aggressive tactical style earned him this nickname. Other options are accomplished Indian chess players but not multiple world champions.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

I play tennis and have been part of Indian olympic squad in more than four olympics.

  1. Mahesh Bhupati

  2. Leander Paes

  3. Sania Mirza

  4. Rohan Bopanna
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Leander Paes is India's most decorated Olympian in tennis, having competed in seven consecutive Olympic Games from 1992 to 2016. He won an individual bronze medal in 1996 Atlanta and has represented India across decades. While Mahesh Bhupati and Rohan Bopanna are also tennis players, Paes has the longest Olympic career.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

We won three individual medals (one each) for India at 2008 beijing olympics.

  1. Abhinav Bindra

  2. Rajyavardhansingh Rathore

  3. Sushil Kumar

  4. Vijender Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,C,D Correct answer
Explanation

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, India won three individual medals - Abhinav Bindra (gold in 10m air rifle), Sushil Kumar (bronze in wrestling), and Vijender Singh (bronze in boxing). Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won silver in 2004 Athens, not 2008.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

I play Billiards and have won the world Billiards championship four times.

  1. Ashok Shandilya

  2. Geet Sethi

  3. Michael Ferreira

  4. Pankaj Advani
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Michael Ferreira, nicknamed 'The Bombay Bomber,' won the World Amateur Billiards Championship four times (in 1964, 1967, 1973, and 1975). While Pankaj Advani has won more world titles overall, they span multiple cue sports formats. The question specifically asks about billiards championship four times, which matches Ferreira's record.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Bharat Natyam belongs to which state of INDIA?

  1. Tamilnadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Andhra Pradesh

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

Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest classical dance traditions in India and originated in Tamil Nadu. It has its roots in the ancient temples of Tamil Nadu and is associated with the fire-dance of the Hindu god Shiva in his Nataraja form.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

I am leg spin bowler who tops the charts of leading wicket taker for India in both test and ODI formats.

  1. Harbhajan Singh

  2. Venkatapathy Raju

  3. Sunil Joshi

  4. Anil Kumble
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Anil Kumble, a legendary leg-spinner (though technically a leg-break googly bowler), is India's leading wicket-taker in both Test cricket (619 wickets) and ODI cricket (337 wickets). His remarkable bowling career spanned from 1990 to 2008, making him one of India's greatest bowlers.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The world's first international football match was a challenge match played in Glasgow in 1872 between?

  1. Scotland and England

  2. Ireland and Spain

  3. Ireland and Belgium

  4. England and USA
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first officially recognized international football match was played between Scotland and England on November 30, 1872, at West of Scotland Cricket Club in Glasgow. The historic match ended in a 0-0 draw.