QUESTION 1 OF 51
The Arjuna Award, given for outstanding achievement in sports, was first instituted in which year?
Explanation: The Arjuna Award, for outstanding sporting achievement, was first instituted in 1961.
QUESTION 2 OF 51
The Dronacharya Award recognizes excellence in which sporting field?
Explanation: The Dronacharya Award recognizes excellence in sports coaching.
QUESTION 3 OF 51
The Ryder Cup, a biennial golf competition, is contested between teams representing:
Explanation: The Ryder Cup, a biennial golf event, is contested between teams representing Europe and the United States.
QUESTION 4 OF 51
Formula One, the premier motorsport racing championship, crowns champions in both Drivers' and:
Explanation: Formula One crowns champions in both the Drivers' and Constructors' championships.
QUESTION 5 OF 51
The Indian Grand Prix, a Formula One race hosted in India, was held at which circuit?
Explanation: The Indian Grand Prix in Formula One was held at the Buddh International Circuit.
QUESTION 6 OF 51
The Tour de France, a prestigious multi-stage cycling race, is held primarily in which country?
Explanation: The Tour de France, a prestigious cycling race, is held primarily in France.
QUESTION 7 OF 51
The America's Cup, a prestigious sailing competition, is one of the oldest trophies in international:
Explanation: The America's Cup is one of the oldest trophies in international sailing competition.
QUESTION 8 OF 51
The term "Grand Slam" event in golf includes the Masters, US Open, The Open Championship, and:
Explanation: Golf's Grand Slam events are the Masters, US Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship.
QUESTION 9 OF 51
The Masters Tournament, one of golf's major championships, is held annually at which course?
Explanation: The Masters Tournament, one of golf's majors, is held annually at Augusta National Golf Club.
QUESTION 10 OF 51
In basketball, a standard game (NBA) consists of how many quarters?
Explanation: A standard NBA basketball game consists of four quarters.
QUESTION 11 OF 51
In basketball, a shot made from beyond the arc is worth how many points?
Explanation: A shot made from beyond the three-point arc in basketball is worth three points.
QUESTION 12 OF 51
The term "Slam Dunk" in basketball refers to a player:
Explanation: A 'slam dunk' in basketball involves forcefully scoring by putting the ball directly through the hoop from above.
QUESTION 13 OF 51
In volleyball, a team is typically allowed how many touches of the ball before it must cross the net?
Explanation: In volleyball, a team is typically allowed three touches of the ball before it must cross the net.
QUESTION 14 OF 51
In swimming, the four major strokes recognized in competition are freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and:
Explanation: Swimming's four major competitive strokes are freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
QUESTION 15 OF 51
The Individual Medley in swimming requires a swimmer to use all four strokes in a specific order, starting with:
Explanation: The Individual Medley in swimming requires all four strokes in order, starting with butterfly.
QUESTION 16 OF 51
The term "Marathon" in athletics refers to a long-distance race covering approximately:
Explanation: A marathon covers approximately 42.195 kilometers.
QUESTION 17 OF 51
The marathon race distance is traditionally linked to the legendary run from Marathon to which Greek city?
Explanation: The marathon distance is traditionally linked to the legendary run from Marathon to Athens.
QUESTION 18 OF 51
In golf, the term "Par" refers to:
Explanation: 'Par' in golf refers to the predetermined number of strokes a skilled golfer should require for a hole.
QUESTION 19 OF 51
In golf, a score of one stroke under par on a hole is called:
Explanation: A score of one stroke under par on a hole in golf is called a birdie.
QUESTION 20 OF 51
In golf, a score of two strokes under par on a hole is called:
Explanation: A score of two strokes under par on a hole in golf is called an eagle.
QUESTION 21 OF 51
In golf, a score of one stroke over par on a hole is called:
Explanation: A score of one stroke over par on a hole in golf is called a bogey.
QUESTION 22 OF 51
In archery, the central point of the target, worth the most points, is called the:
Explanation: In archery, the central point of the target worth the most points is called the bullseye/gold.
QUESTION 23 OF 51
The sport of Kabaddi, with strong roots in India, involves a "raider" attempting to touch opponents and return while:
Explanation: In Kabaddi, a 'raider' attempts to touch opponents and return while holding their breath and chanting 'kabaddi'.
QUESTION 24 OF 51
The Pro Kabaddi League, a professional Kabaddi tournament in India, was launched in which year?
Explanation: The Pro Kabaddi League, a professional Kabaddi tournament in India, was launched in 2014.
QUESTION 25 OF 51
Kho-Kho, a traditional Indian tag sport, is played on a rectangular field with players seated on:
Explanation: Kho-Kho is played on a rectangular field with players seated in a central lane, changing direction to catch runners.
QUESTION 26 OF 51
The Khelo India programme, a government initiative to promote sports at the grassroots level in India, was launched in which year?
Explanation: The Khelo India programme, promoting grassroots sports in India, was launched in 2018.
QUESTION 27 OF 51
The Sports Authority of India (SAI), responsible for promotion and development of sports, was established in which year?
Explanation: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) was established in 1984.
QUESTION 28 OF 51
The Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, though not exclusively sports awards, have been conferred on many sportspersons; the highest of these three Padma awards is:
Explanation: Among the Padma awards, Padma Vibhushan is the highest, above Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
QUESTION 29 OF 51
The term "Grand Prix" in motorsport typically refers to a single race within a larger championship such as:
Explanation: 'Grand Prix' in motorsport typically refers to a single race within the Formula One World Championship.
QUESTION 30 OF 51
Michael Schumacher, a legendary Formula One driver, won the World Drivers' Championship a record how many times (a record later tied)?
Explanation: Michael Schumacher won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship a record seven times (later tied).
QUESTION 31 OF 51
Lewis Hamilton, another legendary Formula One driver, has tied the record for World Championships at:
Explanation: Lewis Hamilton has tied the record for Formula One World Championships at seven titles.
QUESTION 32 OF 51
The term "Pole Position" in Formula One refers to:
Explanation: 'Pole Position' in Formula One means starting the race from the front of the grid due to the fastest qualifying time.
QUESTION 33 OF 51
The Le Mans 24 Hours, a famous endurance racing event, is held annually in which country?
Explanation: The Le Mans 24 Hours, a famous endurance race, is held annually in France.
QUESTION 34 OF 51
The Indianapolis 500, a prestigious motorsport race, is held annually in which US city?
Explanation: The Indianapolis 500, a prestigious motorsport race, is held annually in Indianapolis.
QUESTION 35 OF 51
The Rugby World Cup, the premier tournament in rugby union, is held every how many years?
Explanation: The Rugby World Cup, the premier tournament in rugby union, is held every 4 years.
QUESTION 36 OF 51
New Zealand's national rugby team, one of the most successful in the sport, is known as the:
Explanation: New Zealand's national rugby team is known as the All Blacks.
QUESTION 37 OF 51
South Africa's national rugby team is known as the:
Explanation: South Africa's national rugby team is known as the Springboks.
QUESTION 38 OF 51
The term "Grand Slam" in rugby (Six Nations Championship) refers to a team winning:
Explanation: A 'Grand Slam' in the Six Nations rugby championship means a team wins all of its matches that year.
QUESTION 39 OF 51
The Iditarod, a famous long-distance sled dog race, is held annually in which US state?
Explanation: The Iditarod, a famous long-distance sled dog race, is held annually in Alaska.
QUESTION 40 OF 51
The term "Grand Slam" of golf, distinguishing it from tennis, comprises which four championships collectively?
Explanation: Golf's Grand Slam comprises the Masters, US Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship.
QUESTION 41 OF 51
The term "Century Break" in the sport of snooker refers to a player scoring how many points in a single visit to the table?
Explanation: A 'century break' in snooker refers to a player scoring 100 or more points in a single visit to the table.
QUESTION 42 OF 51
A "Maximum Break" in snooker, the highest possible break in a standard frame, is worth how many points?
Explanation: A 'maximum break' in snooker, the highest possible in a standard frame, is worth 147 points.
QUESTION 43 OF 51
In darts, the maximum score achievable with three darts in a single turn is:
Explanation: In darts, the maximum score achievable with three darts in a single turn is 180 points.
QUESTION 44 OF 51
The Asian Kabaddi Championship and other international Kabaddi competitions have historically been dominated by which country?
Explanation: Asian Kabaddi Championships and international competitions have historically been dominated by India.
QUESTION 45 OF 51
The Kho-Kho World Cup, an international tournament for the traditional Indian sport, was first held in which year?
Explanation: The Kho-Kho World Cup, an international tournament for the traditional Indian sport, first held its inaugural edition in 2025.
QUESTION 46 OF 51
The National Games of India, a multi-sport event held domestically, is organized under the aegis of which body?
Explanation: The National Games of India, a domestic multi-sport event, is organized under the Indian Olympic Association.
QUESTION 47 OF 51
The Khelo India Youth Games, a national multi-sport event for young athletes in India, was first held in which year?
Explanation: The Khelo India Youth Games, a national multi-sport event for young athletes, was first held in 2018.
QUESTION 48 OF 51
The Boston Marathon, one of the oldest annual marathons in the world, is held in which US city?
Explanation: The Boston Marathon, one of the oldest annual marathons in the world, is held in Boston.
QUESTION 49 OF 51
The Paralympic Games, a major multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities, are held in the same year and often the same host city as the:
Explanation: The Paralympic Games are held in the same year and often the same host city as the Olympic Games.
QUESTION 50 OF 51
Devendra Jhajharia, a prominent Indian Paralympic athlete, has won gold medals in which throwing event?
Explanation: Devendra Jhajharia has won Paralympic gold medals in the javelin throw (F46 category).
QUESTION 51 OF 51
Avani Lekhara, a prominent Indian Paralympic shooter, won gold medals at which Paralympics?
Explanation: Avani Lekhara, a prominent Indian Paralympic shooter, won gold medals at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024.