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423 questions from 2025–26 SSC papers, one per concept. Repeats are merged and badged, so you can see what gets asked again. Work in sets of 20.

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At the 1960 Rome Olympics, Milkha Singh finished fourth with a timing of ____ seconds.

Milkha Singh clocked 45.6 s in the 1960 Rome 400 m final and finished 4th.

Who scored 10 goals for India in their 24-1 victory over the USA to secure a second consecutive Olympic gold?

1932 Los Angeles: India beat USA 24–1; Roop Singh scored 10, Dhyan Chand 8.

Vijender Singh defeated which player in the quarter-finals to secure India's first Olympic boxing medal?

Beijing 2008: Vijender beat Carlos Góngora (Ecuador) in the QF, assuring India's first Olympic boxing medal.

Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in which discipline?

Karnam Malleswari — weightlifting bronze, Sydney 2000: first Indian woman Olympic medallist.

At the 1984 Summer Olympics, P. T. Usha narrowly missed a bronze medal by of a second.

P. T. Usha missed 400 m hurdles bronze at LA 1984 by 1/100th of a second.

How did Sushil Kumar secure India's first Olympic wrestling medal in 56 years?

Sushil Kumar won bronze at Beijing 2008 through three repechage bouts — first wrestling medal since 1952.

At which Olympics did India make its first appearance as an independent nation and win gold in hockey?

London 1948 — India's first Olympics as an independent nation; hockey gold.

Statements about India at 2008 Beijing Olympics:

Beijing 2008: medals in shooting (Bindra gold), boxing and wrestling; Saina Nehwal also competed.

What critical factor distinguished Vijay Kumar's performance in 25m rapid pistol at London 2012?

Vijay Kumar won silver at London 2012 in the 25 m rapid fire pistol after outshooting a tied rival.

India made its Olympic debut in at the 2016 Games.

India made its Olympic golf debut at Rio 2016.

Statements about India at 2012 London Olympics:

London 2012: 6 medals; two women medallists (Saina, Mary Kom) for the first time.

The Summer Olympics held in featured India's first shooting medal by Rathore.

Athens 2004: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, double trap silver — India's first shooting medal.

In which of the following Summer Olympics did Neeraj Chopra win the gold medal?

Neeraj Chopra: javelin gold at Tokyo 2020 (held 2021), 87.58 m.

Which sport brought India its first individual Olympic gold?

Shooting — Abhinav Bindra, 10 m air rifle, Beijing 2008.

Who among the following was part of the gold medal winning Indian hockey team of 1928 Summer Olympics?

Dhyan Chand was part of the 1928 Amsterdam gold team.

Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?

Karnam Malleswari (weightlifting, Sydney 2000).

India had a single representative at the Paris Olympics.

Norman Pritchard was India's lone representative at Paris 1900 (two athletics silvers).

Which of the following sport was not played in the Summer Olympics 2024?

Ice skating is a Winter Olympic sport, not part of Paris 2024.

Assertion (A): India's hosting of the 141st IOC Session... led to the inclusion of Kabaddi... Reason (R): The IOC General Body approved the inclusion of Cricket...

Kabaddi was not added; the Mumbai session (2023) approved cricket (T20) for LA 2028.

In which year did India win its first Olympic gold medal in hockey?

India's first Olympic hockey gold: Amsterdam 1928.

Which metal is primarily used to make Olympic gold medals?

Olympic 'gold' medals are mostly silver (≥92.5%) plated with about 6 g of gold.

Which sport contributed the most gold medals to India in the Olympics?

Hockey gave India 8 of its Olympic golds.

The Indian Olympic Association was formed in which year?

The Indian Olympic Association was formed in 1927.

How many Olympic gold medals has the Indian men's hockey team won?

Men's hockey: 8 Olympic golds (1928–56, 1964, 1980).

Which color medal is awarded for the first position in the Olympics?

First place gets gold.

How many gold medals has India won in athletics till Paris Olympics 2024?

Only 1 Olympic athletics gold so far: Neeraj Chopra (Tokyo 2020).

In which year Beijing was host city of Summer Olympic Games?

Beijing hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008.

Fill in the blank: The first-ever Olympic gold medal won by an Indian athlete in a solo event was secured by

Abhinav Bindra — India's first individual Olympic gold (2008).

Who won India's first Olympic Gold in Javelin?

Neeraj Chopra — javelin gold, Tokyo 2020.

Which of the following color-continent pairings related to the Olympic rings is incorrect?

The rings stand for the inhabited continents; Antarctica isn't one of them.

Dhanraj Pillay played in how many Olympic Games?

Dhanraj Pillay played 4 Olympics (1992–2004).

The IOA is responsible for which function?

The IOA manages India's Olympic participation.

In which Olympic Games did Leander Paes win a bronze medal in tennis?

Leander Paes — men's singles tennis bronze, Atlanta 1996.

How many medals did India win at Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

Tokyo 2020: 7 medals (1 G, 2 S, 4 B) — India's best ever.

What is the name of the Indian athlete who won an Olympic bronze medal in wrestling at the 2016 Rio Olympics?

Sakshi Malik won bronze (58 kg) at Rio 2016.

Who was India's first Olympic medalist in wrestling?

K. D. Jadhav — wrestling bronze, Helsinki 1952; India's first individual Olympic medal.

In which Olympic Games did the tradition of the Olympic torch relay begin, symbolizing continuity between ancient and modern games?

The Olympic torch relay began at Berlin 1936.

How many medals did India win at the 2016 Rio Olympics?

Rio 2016: 2 medals (Sindhu silver, Sakshi bronze).

Who holds the record for most gold medals in the Olympics?

Michael Phelps holds the record: 23 Olympic golds (28 medals).

In which year was the International Olympic Committee (IOC) founded by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the Olympic Games and establish global governance for sports?

Pierre de Coubertin founded the IOC in 1894 (Paris).

India registered its highest total medal haul at a single Summer Olympics with how many medals?

India's best haul is 7 medals (Tokyo 2020).

Which Indian athlete became the youngest Indian to win an individual Olympic medal (male category)?

Aman Sehrawat — bronze at Paris 2024 aged 21: youngest Indian individual medallist.

Which sport has the most Olympic medals for India historically?

Field hockey has given India the most Olympic medals (12 incl. 8 golds).

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, how many medals did India win and what was the medal composition?

Paris 2024: 6 medals — 0 G, 1 S (Neeraj), 5 B.

Which Indian athlete's medal ended a 100-year wait for India's first Olympic athletics podium finish?

Neeraj Chopra's Tokyo gold ended a 100-year wait for an Olympic athletics medal.

In which sport did India win its only gold medal at the 2020 Olympics?

Javelin throw — Neeraj Chopra, Tokyo 2020.

Which of the following statements about Judo is correct?

Judo was founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882 in Japan; Olympic debut 1964 (men), 1992 (women).

Mary Kom's most recent international gold medal was won at which tournament?

Mary Kom's last big international gold: President's Cup, Labuan Bajo, Indonesia (2019, 51 kg).

In freestyle wrestling, which action can result in a technical point?

A takedown (bringing opponent down from standing with control) scores technical points.

Match the Taekwon-Do Korean terms with meanings:

Tae = foot, Kwon = hand/fist, Do = the way/discipline, Dojang = training hall.

Consider statements about Judo competition areas:

Judo contest area is 8×8 m minimum with a safety area; the blue judoka is called first.

Which statement about Judo techniques is correct?

An Ippon ends the judo contest immediately.

Consider statements about Boxing techniques:

Offensive actions, shadow boxing and distance are all boxing technique areas.

Tokyo Olympian C. A. Bhavani Devi is associated with which sport?

Bhavani Devi — first Indian fencer at the Olympics (Tokyo 2020).

The game of judo was invented in the year

Judo was created in 1882.

Who among the following invented the game of judo?

Judo's creator is Jigoro Kano (Naismith = basketball).

Olympic bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh hails from which Indian state?

Vijender Singh is from Bhiwani, Haryana ('mini Cuba' of boxing).

Judo had its origin in the ancient art.

Judo developed from Japanese jujutsu.

Tulika Maan is related to which of the following sports?

Tulika Maan — judo; silver at CWG 2022.

Match the following commonly used Judo terms with their correct meanings:

Hajime = start, Matte = stop, Toketa = hold broken, Kuzushi = breaking balance.

Match the following Judo terms:

Ippon = immediate win, Hansoku-make = major breach, Waza-ari = partial point, 6th kyu = beginner.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Judo Belt?

There is no 'rainbow belt' in judo.

In which year, was the first National Judo Championship held in India?

The first National Judo Championship in India was held in 1966.

In competition of wrestling, the refereeing for each bout shall consist which of the following?

A wrestling bout is officiated by a referee, a judge and a mat chairman.

The term "Ippon" is related to which of the following sports?

Ippon = full point in judo.

Which of the following is a Types of wrestling?

Freestyle is an Olympic style; there is no 'Indo-Roman' (it's Greco-Roman).

In which Indian city was the inaugural Pro Wrestling League season's final match contested?

The first Pro Wrestling League final (2015) was in New Delhi.

In boxing, the abbreviation "TKO" refers to a specific decision when a referee stops the match. What does it stand for?

TKO = Technical Knockout.

Freestyle wrestling first appeared in the Modern Olympics in:

Freestyle wrestling debuted at St Louis 1904.

Which wrestling style forbids holds below the waist, focusing only on upper-body techniques such as throws, lifts, and clinches?

Greco-Roman bans holds below the waist.

In fencing, a "Riposte" refers to which action following a successful defensive parry to regain priority and attempt to score?

Riposte = counter-attack right after a successful parry.

Which martial art uses a bamboo sword called a "shinai" for practice, focusing on strikes, thrusts, and controlled combat techniques in competitions and training?

Kendo uses the bamboo shinai.

Women's wrestling was first included in the Olympic Games in:

Women's wrestling debuted at Athens 2004.

Who was the first Indian woman to win the World Boxing Championship, achieving global recognition and inspiring the rise of women's boxing in India?

Mary Kom — first Indian woman world boxing champion (2002 onward, 6 titles).

The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) in India was inaugurated in:

The Pro Wrestling League began in 2015.

The term "Parry "is used in

A parry (blade deflection) is a fencing term.

The first Wrestling World Championships took place in:

The first Wrestling World Championships were held in Vienna (1904).

Wrestling was first included in the Ancient Olympic Games in:

Wrestling joined the ancient Olympics in 708 BCE.

In fencing, which term refers to the attacking forward movement toward the opponent?

The lunge is the basic attacking move in fencing.

Who became India's first Asian Games gold medallist by winning the 100m freestyle in 1951?

Sachin Nag won 100 m freestyle at the 1951 Asian Games — India's first-ever Asian Games gold.

Statements about SAF Games:

First SAF Games: Kathmandu, 1984. India did not host more than every other country.

In which Asian Games did India first win a gold medal in athletics?

India's first athletics gold at the Asian Games came in 1951 (New Delhi).

How many times has India organized the Asian Games?

India hosted the Asian Games twice: 1951 and 1982, both in New Delhi.

2017 Asian Athletics Championships city?

The 2017 Asian Athletics Championships were held in Bhubaneswar.

Volleyball was introduced in the Asian Games in for women

Women's volleyball entered the Asian Games in 1962.

The Asian Games Federation was inaugurated in New Delhi in

The Asian Games Federation was formed in New Delhi in 1949.

Volleyball was introduced in the Asian Games in for Men.

Men's volleyball entered the Asian Games in 1958.

In which sport did Praveen Kumar Sobti won medals at the Asian Games?

Praveen Kumar Sobti — discus throw (later Bhima in TV's Mahabharat).

First Asian Games were held at .

The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, March 1951.

The first ever South Asian Games held in India took place in which year?

India first hosted the South Asian Games in 1987 (Calcutta).

What was the total number of medals India secured at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou?

Hangzhou 2022 (held 2023): 107 medals — 28 G, 38 S, 41 B; first 100+ haul.

In which year were the first Asian Games held?

The first Asian Games were held in 1951.

The Asian Games are held every how many years?

The Asian Games are held every 4 years.

What major accomplishment by Satwik and Chirag in 2023 earned them the prestigious Khel Ratna Award?

Satwik–Chirag won Asian Games men's doubles gold (2023) and got the Khel Ratna.

India won medals at Asian Games 1951.

India won 51 medals at the 1951 Asian Games (15 G, 16 S, 20 B).

Tajinderpal Singh Toor has won Asian Games gold medal twice in which sport?

Tajinderpal Singh Toor won shot put gold in 2018 and 2022.

Which Indian boxer was penalized for refusing a medal ceremony in the 2014 Asian Games?

Sarita Devi refused her bronze at Incheon 2014 and was banned by AIBA.

In which edition of the Asian Games was chess included for the first time, allowing players to compete for medals under standard international chess regulations?

Chess entered the Asian Games at Doha 2006.

India won its first Asian Games gold medal in Kabaddi in which year?

India's first Asian Games Kabaddi gold: Beijing 1990.

In which Asian Games did India fail to win the Kabaddi gold medal for the first time?

India first missed Kabaddi gold at Jakarta 2018 (Iran won).

The first Asian Games javelin throw gold medal (men) was won in 1951 by an athlete from:

Per source: the 1951 Asian Games javelin gold went to Japan.

When did India win its first-ever medal in Men's Table Tennis at the Asian Games, marking a historic achievement for the country in this sport?

India's first men's TT medal at the Asian Games: team bronze, Jakarta 2018.

What was India's ranking in the medal table of the First Asian Games?

India finished 2nd in the 1951 medal table (behind Japan).

How many gold medals did India win at the 1951 Asian Games?

India won 15 golds at the 1951 Asian Games.

What was India's overall medal rank at Asian Games 2023?

Hangzhou 2022: India finished 4th in the medal table.

India's first women's Asian Games gold in track events was achieved in which event?

Kamaljeet Sandhu won the 400 m at Bangkok 1970 — first Indian woman's Asian Games track gold.

What was the rank of the Indian men's team in the Asian Games 2023 kabaddi?

The men's team won Kabaddi gold at Hangzhou 2022 (held 2023).

In which sport did India win its FIRST gold medal at the 1951 Asian Games?

Swimming — Sachin Nag.

India won its first gold medal in men's hockey at the Asian Games in which year, establishing dominance in field hockey at the continental level?

India's first Asian Games men's hockey gold: Bangkok 1966.

India's first Asian Games medal in artistic gymnastics came through

Ashish Kumar — India's first Asian Games gymnastics medal (Guangzhou 2010).

In the 1951 Asian Games, which medal count was highest for India among silver, bronze, and gold?

Bronze was highest: 20 B vs 16 S and 15 G.

India won how many silver medals in the 1951 Asian Games?

India won 16 silvers in 1951.

Consider the following statements about service rules in table tennis:

At 10–10 service alternates after every point, so statement 1 is wrong.

What is the standard width of a singles badminton court?

Badminton court: singles width 5.18 m, doubles 6.10 m, length 13.40 m.

According to official rules, a standard table tennis ball has a diameter of:

Table tennis ball: 40 mm diameter, 2.7 g.

Which is considered a fault in badminton?

Server stepping on the boundary line while serving is a fault.

Which sport is linked to the term "Grand Slam"?

Grand Slam = the four majors: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open.

When is a fifth set tiebreak played in Grand Slam men's singles?

Grand Slam deciding sets now use a tiebreak at 6–6 (10-point, since 2022).

Statements about badminton strokes:

Net kill (front), drive (mid), clear (rear) are all standard badminton strokes.

Assertion (A): Squash serve must hit front wall... Reason (R): Players must alternate service boxes.

Both statements are true, but alternating service boxes doesn't explain the front-wall rule.

First Indian male shuttler to reach World Badminton finals?

Kidambi Srikanth — silver, 2021 World Championships: first Indian man in a Worlds final.

A badminton match generally consists games of points each

Badminton: best of 3 games, 21 points each (rally scoring).

Prakash Padukone is related to which of the following sports?

Prakash Padukone — badminton; 1980 All England champion.

Which of the following sports can be played both at individual level and with a team?

Badminton can be played as singles or doubles.

Table tennis made its Olympic debut in Olympics.

Table tennis debuted at Seoul 1988.

Which of the following sports does NOT include a ball?

Badminton uses a shuttlecock, not a ball.

Consider the following statements about the squash court measurements and markings:

Short line and tin (48 cm) statements hold; statement 3 per source key is wrong.

According to the laws of table tennis, a player wins a game by scoring ____ points (if there is no tie at 10-10).

A table tennis game is won at 11 points.

Arjun Award winner Pramod Bhagat is associated with which sport?

Pramod Bhagat — para-badminton; Tokyo 2020 gold.

Thomas Cup, a Badminton Championship, was first held in

The first Thomas Cup was held in 1948–49.

With respect to the Table tennis, a is the period during which the ball is in play.

A rally is the period while the ball is in play.

In tennis, to win a tiebreaker, a player/team must win a minimum of seven points, with a point difference.

A tiebreak needs at least 7 points with a 2-point margin.

Which sport uses the terms "advantage in" and "advantage out"?

'Advantage in / out' are tennis scoring terms after deuce.

In which city is the headquarters of the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) situated?

The Squash Rackets Federation of India is based in Chennai.

In table tennis, how many consecutive serves does each player get before switching?

Each player serves 2 points in a row; at 10–10 service alternates every point.

Which Indian city served as the venue for the 2019 Indian Open Badminton Tournament?

The 2019 India Open was played in New Delhi.

Among the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, which one is played on red clay courts, affecting ball speed, bounce, and requiring specific player strategies?

The French Open (Roland Garros) is on red clay.

The India Open (BWF India Open) 2024 badminton tournament was played at which venue?

India Open 2024 was at the K. D. Jadhav Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) was established to promote and regulate table tennis worldwide. In which year was this organization founded?

ITTF was founded in 1926.

What is the standard weight of a lawn tennis ball in grams?

A tennis ball weighs 56.0–59.4 g.

What is the weight of a table tennis ball?

A table tennis ball weighs 2.7 g.

In which sport is the term 'Deuce' used?

Deuce = 40–40 in tennis.

In pole vault, how many failed attempts are allowed before disqualification?

Pole vault/high jump: three consecutive failures eliminate the athlete.

Which of the following terms is specifically associated with the javelin throw?

Javelin lands inside a marked 'sector'; the throw must fall within the sector lines.

Consider statements about high jump:

High jump runway is at least 15 m; statement 2 about crossbar is wrong.

How is the lane width for athletes in races up to 400 meters determined?

Lanes are 1.22–1.25 m wide, marked with 5 cm white lines.

What is the standard length of the baton exchange zone in a relay race?

The relay baton exchange zone is 30 m (World Athletics, since 2018).

Which of the following is true about relay races?

A relay squad may carry 6 athletes, of whom 4 run.

Elite long jumpers typically use how many strides in their approach run?

Per the source key: elite long jumpers use roughly 22–26 strides.

Statements about Indian Athletics:

⚠ Key given: only 2. Note that Milkha did win CWG gold (1958) and NIS is in Patiala.

Which athlete won medals in both Asian and CWG for 3000m steeplechase?

Avinash Sable: steeplechase silver at CWG 2022 and gold at the 2022 Asian Games.

The term Decathlon and Heptathlon are related to which of the following?

Decathlon (10 events, men) and heptathlon (7, women) are athletics combined events.

is a type of start which is essential for sprint races in sports.

Sprint races use the crouch start (from blocks).

In track events, key rules are related to how many phases?

Per source key: track event rules are grouped into 4 phases.

Steeplechase is a hurdle race with water jumps came into existence in England around

Steeplechase originated in England around 1850.

The nickname "Flying Sikh" is associated with which Indian athlete?

'Flying Sikh' = Milkha Singh.

Which of the following sports event NOT use a stick?

Shot put uses a metal ball, not a stick or pole.

Which of the following is NOT a Jumping event in sports?

Pole vault is a jump; discus throw is not.

Who was the first Indian female athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships?

Anju Bobby George — long jump bronze, Paris 2003 Worlds.

The Indian athlete, Avinash Sable, specializes in which track and field event?

Avinash Sable specialises in the 3000 m steeplechase.

In the 3000 m steeplechase event in athletics, how many water jumps does an athlete encounter throughout the race?

3000 m steeplechase: 28 barrier jumps + 7 water jumps.

What is the official weight of a men's shot put used in competitive events under international regulations?

Men's shot put weighs 7.26 kg (women 4 kg).

During a standard Olympic triathlon, what is the official distance of the swim portion?

Olympic triathlon: 1.5 km swim, 40 km cycle, 10 km run.

Which biomechanical principle is MOST critical for maximizing javelin release distance?

Distance depends on release angle combined with high release speed.

The first-ever World Athletics Championships javelin event (men) took place in 1983 in:

The first World Athletics Championships were held in Helsinki, 1983.

The first modern Olympic Marathon in 1896 was run from:

The 1896 marathon ran from Marathon to Athens (won by Spyridon Louis).

The women's javelin throw was introduced in the Olympics in:

Women's javelin entered the Olympics at Los Angeles 1932.

Which Indian sportsperson set a world-junior record of 86.48 m in javelin throw in 2016, becoming the first Indian to hold a world record in athletics?

Neeraj Chopra set the 86.48 m world U20 record (Bydgoszcz, 2016).

How long is a standard marathon race?

A marathon is 42.195 km = 26.2 miles.

Which organization is responsible for organizing the Senior National Athletics Championships in India, coordinating competitions, rules, and athlete participation at the national level across track and field events?

AFI (Athletics Federation of India) conducts national athletics.

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding violations in basketball?

Double dribble: once both hands touch the ball the dribble ends — pass or shoot.

Which of the following actions is not allowed for a player in handball?

In handball, pulling or hitting the ball out of an opponent's hands is not allowed.

A personal foul in basketball primarily involves:

A personal foul = illegal physical contact with an opponent.

How many players make up a basketball team on court?

Basketball: 5 players per side on court (12 in squad).

Statements about basketball rules:

24-second shot clock is correct; fouls-out happens at 5 fouls (FIBA) / 6 (NBA).

Term for shot going directly through hoop?

Swish = ball goes straight through without touching rim or backboard.

Volleyball made its Olympic debut at the Olympic games.

Volleyball's Olympic debut: Tokyo 1964.

In basketball there are how many categories of rebounds?

Rebounds are of two kinds: offensive and defensive.

Which of the following sports was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891?

Dr James Naismith invented basketball in 1891 (Springfield, USA).

The first senior National Handball Championship was held at Rohtak (Haryana) in

First senior National Handball Championship: Rohtak, 1972.

In India, the first National Basketball Championship was organised in

The first National Basketball Championship was held in 1934.

The game of basketball originated in which of the following countries?

Basketball originated in the USA (Springfield, Massachusetts).

In basketball, a player must release the ball within how many seconds when attempting a free throw?

⚠ Key given: 10 s (NBA). Under FIBA the free-throw limit is 5 s.

What is the name given to the points scored in a basketball game?

Scores in basketball are called points (1, 2 or 3).

'Dribbling' is a common term used in which game?

Dribbling is a basketball term (also used in football and hockey).

Which of the following is a type of service in volleyball?

Jump serve and float serve are both volleyball services.

Number of Players in handball on the court excluding goalkeeper in each team is

Handball: 7 per side on court, i.e., 6 outfield players plus a goalkeeper.

Penalty line and free throw line are the terms related to which of the following sports?

Penalty line and free-throw line are handball markings.

Duration of a handball game is :

Handball: 60 minutes (2 × 30).

Basketball is governed by official rules.

FIBA governs basketball rules.

The term "Circle Centre" and "three-point line" are related to which sports?

The circle centre and three-point line are basketball markings.

Which of the following is a team outdoor sport?

Basketball is a team sport (played indoor and outdoor).

Analyze the following statements about Handball rules and court specifications:

The handball free-throw line is broken, drawn 3 m outside the goal area; R explains A.

In a standard FIBA (International) game, how many quarters are played, and how long is each quarter?

FIBA games are four 10-minute quarters (NBA: 12 minutes).

In volleyball, how many substitutions are officially allowed per team during a single set under FIVB rules, affecting strategy and player rotation in competitive matches?

FIVB allows 6 substitutions per team per set.

The Senior National Volleyball Championship in 2020 aimed to promote volleyball at the national level. Which venue hosted this championship?

The 2020 Senior National Volleyball was held in Bhubaneswar.

In baseball, how many strikes result in an out for the batter, following standard rules of the sport during an innings?

Three strikes and the batter is out.

Which sport uses a "shot clock" to limit the maximum time a team can possess the ball, ensuring faster gameplay and strategic offensive decisions?

Basketball uses a 24-second shot clock.

What is the radius of the striking or shooting circle in hockey?

The shooting circle ('D') extends 14.63 m (16 yd) from the goal; field goals count only from inside it.

What is the standard width of a hockey field?

Hockey pitch: 91.40 m long × 55 m wide (100 yd × 60 yd).

Statements about scoring in field hockey:

All three statements on field goals, penalty corners and penalty strokes are correct.

In India, the first hockey club came up in Calcutta in

India's first hockey club: Calcutta, 1885–86.

The International Hockey Federation, was founded in Paris in

FIH was founded in Paris in 1924 (HQ now Lausanne).

Flagposts, Nets and Stick are the few terms related to which of the following sports?

Flagposts, nets and stick are hockey terms.

In which year did the Indian women's hockey team first qualify for the Olympics?

Women's hockey team first played the Olympics at Moscow 1980.

Which Indian city hosted the inaugural edition of the Hockey India League?

HIL began in 2013, with the opener in New Delhi.

Which sport uses terms like "goal", "penalty corner", and "dribble"?

Goal, penalty corner and dribble are hockey terms.

The inaugural season of the Hockey India League took place in 2013. Which city hosted the final match?

The first HIL final (2013) was in Ranchi, won by Ranchi Rhinos.

Where did the final of the 2016 Hockey Junior World Cup take place?

The 2016 Junior Hockey World Cup final was in Lucknow (India won).

The Kalinga Lancers represent which state in the Hockey India League?

Kalinga Lancers — Odisha (HIL).

The movie 'Chak De India' is based on which real-life Indian sports figure's story?

Chak De! India is based on the story of goalkeeper Mir Ranjan Negi.

The 2010 Hockey World Cup final took place in which Indian city?

The 2010 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in New Delhi.

Which statement about the goal post in hockey is correct?

Hockey goal: 2.14 m high × 3.66 m wide.

Which statement regarding the start of play in hockey is correct?

The toss winner chooses which end to attack (or takes the first centre pass).

Women's field hockey was first introduced in the Olympics in:

Women's hockey entered the Olympics at Moscow 1980.

India won its first Hockey World Cup gold in:

India won the Hockey World Cup in 1975 (Kuala Lumpur).

The Rangaswamy Cup is awarded in which sport, recognizing excellence in men's national competitions within India?

The Rangaswamy Cup is the men's national hockey championship.

In which country is the headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) located?

⚠ Key given: Netherlands. FIH is actually headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland (founded Paris 1924).

Who is the Indian hockey player famously referred to as the "Wizard of Hockey"?

Dhyan Chand — 'The Wizard'; his birthday (29 Aug) is National Sports Day.

The Beighton Cup is associated with which sport, being one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments held in India, with historical significance in its development and promotion?

The Beighton Cup (Kolkata, 1895) is among the oldest hockey tournaments.

The maximum length of a hockey stick allowed by FIH rules is:

FIH maximum hockey stick length is 105 cm.

A hockey match (FIH rules) consists of:

FIH match: 4 quarters of 15 minutes.

'Penalty Corner' is associated with which game?

The penalty corner is a hockey set piece.

Where is the headquarters of the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), the central office responsible for overseeing hockey development across Asia?

The Asian Hockey Federation is based in Kuala Lumpur.

Which of the following statements about the dimensions of a hockey field is correct?

Hockey field: 91.40 m × 55 m.

Which Union Minister announced Khelo India University Games 2025 in Rajasthan?

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the Khelo India University Games in Rajasthan.

Statements about National Sports Competitions:

National Games began 1924 (Lahore); AIU runs inter-university sport; SGFI covers boys and girls, so 2 is false.

Which is correct about National Games in India?

Began as Indian Olympic Games (Lahore 1924); renamed National Games in 1940.

The first Khelo India Youth Games were organized in which city?

The first Khelo India (School/Youth) Games were in New Delhi, 2018.

The National Games of India are usually held every:

The National Games are meant to be held every 2 years.

In which year were the first National Games of independent India held?

First National Games after Independence: 1948, Lucknow.

Kho-Kho game was first introduced in the National Games of India in

Kho-Kho entered the National Games in 1985.

Which event promotes sports culture among youth in India?

Khelo India Games promote youth sports culture.

Which Indian city hosted the first National Games under the Olympic format in 1924, and how did this influence the future structure in India?

The first Indian Olympic Games (1924) were held in Lahore.

Read the below statements about Indian Sports Infrastructure:

SAI dates from 1984; National Sports University is in Manipur; Army Sports Institute is in Pune.

What is the trophy awarded to the overall champions of the National Games of India called?

The overall National Games champion receives the Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy.

The 1964 National Games involved multiple sports and aimed to promote athletics at the national level. Which city hosted the National Games that year?

The 1964 National Games were held in Calcutta.

The 32nd edition of the National Games in 2002 was organized to strengthen national sports competitions. Which state hosted this edition to promote multi-sport participation?

The 32nd National Games (2002) were in Andhra Pradesh (Hyderabad).

The 1987 edition of the National Games featured multiple Which state hosted the games that year?

The 1987 National Games were hosted by Kerala.

The 1968 National Games involved multiple sports competitions to enhance athletics at the national level. Which city hosted the 1968 games?

The 1968 National Games were held in Madras.

The 1979 National Games involved multiple disciplines to encourage national sports development. Which city hosted these games in 1979?

The 1979 National Games were held in Hyderabad.

The 2001 National Games featured multiple sports competitions across various venues. Which state hosted the National Games in 2001?

The 2001 National Games were hosted by Punjab.

The 1994 National Games were held in which state/city of India?

The 1994 National Games were in Pune, Maharashtra.

The first modern National Games in India, introducing Olympic-style multi-sport competition, were organized in which location in 1985?

The 1985 National Games in New Delhi were the first in Olympic format.

The opening ceremony of the 34th National Games (2011, Jharkhand) marked the start of the event across multiple sports disciplines. Which venue hosted this opening ceremony?

34th National Games (2011, Jharkhand) opened at Birsa Munda Stadium, Ranchi.

The 1954 National Games involved multiple sporting events to enhance competitive athletics nationwide. Which city hosted these games in 1954?

The 1954 National Games were held in New Delhi.

The 1956 National Games featured several sporting competitions to develop national athletics. Which city hosted the games in 1956?

The 1956 National Games were held in Patiala.

The 1970 National Games included several sports competitions to encourage nationwide athletic participation. Which city hosted the games in 1970?

The 1970 National Games were held in Cuttack.

The 1958 National Games aimed at promoting athletics and sports nationwide. Which city hosted the 1958 edition of these games?

The 1958 National Games were also held in Cuttack.

The 1966 National Games aimed at national sports promotion across multiple disciplines. Which city hosted the games in 1966?

The 1966 National Games were held in Bangalore.

Which state hosted the 35th edition of the National Games in 2015, conducted across multiple venues to encourage participation from different regions?

The 35th National Games (2015) were hosted by Kerala.

The 33rd edition of the National Games included multiple sports and aimed to promote athletic participation nationally. Which state hosted this edition in 2007?

The 33rd National Games (2007) were hosted by Assam (Guwahati).

Inaugural Indian Open Golf Tournament 1964 city?

The first Indian Open golf tournament (1964) was played in New Delhi.

In ice hockey, the fences that surround the ice hockey rink are called as

The fences around an ice hockey rink are called boards.

Pankaj Advani received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2006. He is associated with which sport?

Pankaj Advani — billiards and snooker; Khel Ratna 2006.

Ramayana and Mahabharata have numerous references about which of the following sports?

The epics mention both archery and wrestling (malla-yuddha).

Which of the following sports includes a ball?

Golf uses a ball; badminton uses a shuttlecock.

The Arjuna Award is given for excellence in which field?

The Arjuna Award honours excellence in sports.

Match the events to venues:

2023: Hockey WC in Bhubaneswar, MotoGP Bharat at Buddh Circuit, women's boxing Worlds in New Delhi, IOC Session in Mumbai.

Match the following terms in Column A with the correct sport in Column B. Choose the correct option.

Raid–Kabaddi, En passant–Chess, Knock-out–Wrestling.

Match the following sports federations in Column A with the correct sport in Column B. Choose the correct option.

AIFF–Football, HI–Hockey, BFI–Boxing.

Match the following tournament formats in Column A with the correct sport in Column B. Choose the correct option.

Test–Cricket, Knockout–Boxing, Round robin–Football.

Which Indian state is known for its traditional martial art, Gatka?

Gatka is a Sikh martial art from Punjab.

Which Indian state is known for its traditional buffalo racing, "Kambala"?

Kambala (buffalo racing) is from coastal Karnataka.

In Olympic weightlifting, which lift is no longer part of competitions, having been removed after 1972 due to changes in rules and judging criteria for lifts?

The clean and press was dropped after Munich 1972.

The World Rowing Federation is responsible for international rowing competitions. What is the official name of this governing body?

World Rowing was formerly FISA.

In competitive archery, what is the innermost scoring circle called, often used as a tiebreaker in professional tournaments?

The X-ring is the innermost ten, used to break ties.

All India Senior National Shooting Championship is conducted by which governing body for shooting sports in India?

NRAI (National Rifle Association of India) runs national shooting championships.

Where is the headquarters of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), the organization responsible for governing and regulating international weightlifting competitions?

The IWF is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Which sport uses a device called a "cue" to strike balls, requiring precision and control to score points during competition?

A cue is used in snooker and billiards.

The term "Triple Axel" is associated with which sport?

The triple axel is a figure-skating jump.

The term "Puck Drop" is associated with

A puck drop (face-off) restarts ice hockey.

The term "Eagle" refers to scoring in

An eagle is 2 under par on a golf hole.

In archery, "Fletching" refers to.

Fletching = the feathers or vanes on the arrow.

In archery, the term "Robin Hood" refers to

A 'Robin Hood' is an arrow that splits one already in the target.

The 2023 National Lawn Bowls Championship featured national-level competition in lawn bowls. Which city hosted this fehasmieashipindarov, WeiY i, andEsipenko—directlyquali fie

The 2023 National Lawn Bowls Championship was held in Guwahati.

In which sport is "Spare" a scoring term?

A spare is a bowling (ten-pin) score.

What is the primary purpose of periodization in sports training?

Periodization varies training load to peak at the right time.

"Keirin" is a competitive format associated with

Keirin is a track-cycling event.

In Kho-Kho, how many players are in a team, and how many are on the field during a game?

Kho-Kho squad has 12 players; 9 take the field, 3 are substitutes.

The first known rules of Kabaddi were framed in which Indian state?

Kabaddi rules were first framed in Maharashtra (1918, printed 1923).

Which statement is correct regarding the Golden Raid and card system in Kabaddi?

If scores stay level after 5 raids each, a fresh toss decides the Golden Raid.

Which statement about Kabaddi history is correct?

Rules framed in 1918 and printed in 1923; 'Kaunbada' derivation is not accepted.

Statements about Kho-Kho rules:

Pole 1.20–1.25 m, match 48 min (per source), central lane rules — all three accepted.

The term 'Raider' is related to which of the following sports?

Raider = the Kabaddi player who enters the opponents' half.

In the All-India Kabaddi Federation came into existence.

All India Kabaddi Federation was formed in 1950.

A Kho-Kho playground (or pitch) is in shape.

A Kho-Kho field is rectangular.

Which of the following statements about Kho-Kho rules is correct?

A chaser may change direction only in the free zones beyond the poles.

"Raid" is a commonly used term in which Indian sport?

'Raid' belongs to Kabaddi.

What is the time limit for a raider in Kabaddi?

A Kabaddi raid lasts 30 seconds.

How many players are there in a standard Kabaddi team on the field?

Kabaddi: 7 players per side on court (squad of 12).

"Ankle hold", "Knee hold" are the term related to which of the following sports?

Ankle hold and knee hold are Kabaddi defensive holds.

Which of the following is a specific exercise of warm-up for a Kho-Kho match?

Frog jumps and zig-zag running are Kho-Kho warm-ups.

Fill in the blank: The traditional Indian contact sport played on a circular or rectangular court where a player chants the sport's name is

Kabaddi — the raider chants 'kabaddi' in one breath.

Which of the following is a traditional contact sport?

Kabaddi is a traditional contact sport.

What is the duration of each half in a standard kabaddi match (men's)?

Men's Kabaddi: two halves of 20 minutes with a 5-minute break.

The Kho-Kho National Championships in India are organized by which governing body, responsible for conducting national-level competitions in the sport?

The Kho-Kho Federation of India runs the national championships.

The 2021 National Kabaddi Championships for men aimed to promote Kabaddi at the national level. Which venue hosted this championship?

The 2021 Senior National Kabaddi (men) was held in Ayodhya.

Who is known as the "Father of Kabaddi" in India?

Per source: Harjeet Brar (circle-style Kabaddi legend).

Which city hosted the first official All India Kho-Kho Championship?

The first All India Kho-Kho Championship was held in Vijayawada (1959–60).

Which of the following is TRUE about the "Lobby" area in Kabaddi?

The lobby comes into play only after contact between raider and defender.

Which of the following is not a raiding skill in Kabaddi?

Toe touch, hand touch and dubki are raiding skills; 'dash' is a defensive action.

The Kho-Kho Federation of India (KKFI) was established in:

The Kho-Kho Federation of India was founded in 1955.

In Kho-Kho, what does "Biped" refer to?

Per source: 'biped' = a runner on two legs.

What is the radius of the centre circle in a football field?

Centre circle radius is 9.15 m (10 yd); opponents stay outside it at kick-off.

Which historical figure is the Santosh Trophy, launched in 1941, named after?

Santosh Trophy is named after Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury, Maharaja of Santosh.

What is a "brace" in football?

A brace = two goals by one player in a match (three = hat-trick).

In which Indian city is the Subroto Cup conducted every year?

The Subroto Cup (inter-school football) is held every year in New Delhi.

What is meant by an "own goal" in football?

An own goal is scored accidentally into one's own net.

What is the standard height of a football goal post?

Football goal: 7.32 m wide × 2.44 m high.

The 2018 Intercontinental Cup final was held in which city?

The 2018 Intercontinental Cup final was played in Mumbai.

The inaugural IWL final in 2017 was hosted in which city?

The inaugural Indian Women's League final (2017) was in New Delhi.

Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022?

Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

India qualified for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil but AIFF refused to send a team citing 'disagreements over team selection and insufficient practice time'.

India qualified for the 1950 World Cup in Brazil but did not travel.

In Football, the match lasts two equal periods of minutes.

A football match is two halves of 45 minutes.

Shin guard is the term primarily related to which of the following sports?

Shin guards are compulsory in football.

What is the standard length of a football field?

Football field length: 90–120 m (international 100–110 m).

Which city is known as the traditional hub of Indian football?

Kolkata is the traditional hub of Indian football.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the governing body of football in India?

AIFF (founded 1937) governs football in India.

In football (soccer), which of the following scenarios would. result in an "indirect free kick" being awarded to the opposing team?

A goalkeeper holding the ball for more than 6 s concedes an indirect free kick.

In which city was the final match of the 2015 Indian Super League season held?

The 2015 ISL final was in Goa (Chennaiyin FC won).

The famous Indian football club "Mohun Bagan" is based in which city?

Mohun Bagan (founded 1889) is based in Kolkata.

The Subroto Cup is recognized as a major school-level tournament in India for which sport, aimed at promoting young talent and providing exposure to inter-school competitive play?

The Subroto Cup is inter-school football.

In football, when was the "Golden Goal" rule, which ended. a match immediately after a goal in extra time, officially abolished by governing bodies?

FIFA scrapped the golden goal in 2004.

Which body part is a soccer player NOT allowed to use to touch the ball (except for the goalkeeper)?

Only the goalkeeper (inside own box) may handle the ball.

The standard duration of a professional football (soccer) match is:

A football match lasts 90 minutes.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the goal post dimensions in football?

Goal width is 7.32 m (height 2.44 m).

Who was the first Indian footballer to play in a top-tier European league match?

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (Stabæk, Norway, 2016) was the first in a top-tier European league.

Which city is home to the cricket ground, Wankhede Stadium?

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai — home of Mumbai Indians; venue of the 2011 World Cup final.

In which city did India win its first-ever Test series against England in 1952?

Madras (Chennai) 1952: India's first Test WIN vs England (series drawn 1–1).

The Board of Control for Cricket in India was established in the year

BCCI was founded in 1928.

In Cricket, which of the following is NOT a type of Fast bowling?

'Chinaman' is left-arm wrist spin, not fast bowling.

Who won the first season of Ranji trophy in 1934-35?

Bombay won the first Ranji Trophy (1934–35).

In which year did India lift its first Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format?

First ODI World Cup win: 1983, under Kapil Dev at Lord's.

Where was the first Cricket World Cup held in 1975?

The first World Cup (1975) was held in England.

In which year did the first IPL (Indian Premier League) cricket tournament take place?

The first IPL season was 2008 (won by Rajasthan Royals).

Which governing body organizes the Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic cricket tournament?

BCCI runs the Ranji Trophy.

The word "Popping" is related to which part of game of cricket?

The popping crease is the batter's safe line.

Which of the following person in sports generally does NOT wear helmet as a protective gear?

A cricket bowler doesn't wear a helmet.

The term "Deep Extra Cover", "3rd Man" and "Fine leg" are related to which of the following sports?

Extra cover, third man and fine leg are cricket fielding positions.

When was the first men's T20 World Cup played?

The first men's T20 World Cup was in 2007 (India won).

In ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which of the following countries was NOT a part of Group A?

Champions Trophy 2025 Group A: India, Pakistan, NZ, Bangladesh; Afghanistan was in Group B.

In cricket, what is the term for a delivery that swings away from a right-handed batsman after pitching?

An out-swinger moves away from a right-hander.

The "Moin-ud-Dowla Gold Cup" is associated with which sport in India?

The Moin-ud-Dowla Gold Cup is a cricket tournament from Hyderabad.

The first-ever night test match in India was played in Kolkata. What colour was the cricket ball used in the game?

India's first day-night Test (Eden Gardens, 2019) used a pink ball.

The first Limited Overs International cricket match was played in ____.

The first ODI was Australia v England at Melbourne, 1971.

In rain-affected limited-overs cricket matches, the DLS method adjusts targets based on which factors to fairly calculate revised scores?

DLS resets targets on the resources left: overs and wickets.

In T20 cricket, which tie-break method was replaced by the Super Over format to determine the winner of a match?

T20 ties were once settled by a bowl-out; the Super Over replaced it (2008–09).

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the wicket-keeping skills in cricket?

The keeper stops deliveries with gloved hands.

Which of the following is correct regarding a "Wide Ball" in cricket?

A wide is a ball too wide for the batter to reach.

was the first Indian to win a medal in Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022.

Weightlifter Sanket Sargar (silver, 55 kg) won India's first medal at Birmingham 2022.

How many gold medals did India win in Wrestling at the Birmingham 2022 CWG?

India won 6 wrestling golds at Birmingham 2022 (12 medals in all).

The first Commonwealth Games were held in which country?

First CWG (British Empire Games): Hamilton, Canada, 1930.

Indian wrestlers won medals in Commonwealth Games 2022.

Indian wrestlers won 12 medals at CWG 2022 (6 gold).

The 2010 Commonwealth Games were a significant event in India. Which metropolitan city hosted the games?

The 2010 CWG were held in New Delhi.

Who won India's first-ever gold medal in the Commonwealth Games?

Milkha Singh won the 440 yd at Cardiff 1958 — India's first CWG gold.

In which sport has India accumulated the highest number of medals in Commonwealth Games history?

Shooting is India's top CWG medal sport.

Which athlete won India's gold medal in men's 100 kg freestyle at the 1958 Commonwealth Games?

Lila Ram won heavyweight wrestling gold at Cardiff 1958.

Which Indian wrestler delivered India's only medal at the 1934 Commonwealth Games?

Rashid Anwar won wrestling bronze at London 1934 — India's only medal that year.

How many times has India finished second in the Commonwealth Games medal table?

India finished second in the CWG medal table once — Delhi 2010.

At the 2010 Commonwealth Games, how many silver medals did India secure?

Delhi 2010: 38 G, 27 S, 36 B = 101.

How many total medals did India collect at the Christchurch 1974 Commonwealth Games?

Christchurch 1974: 15 medals (4 G, 8 S, 3 B).

Who won India's first badminton gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, marking the beginning of international badminton success for the country?

Prakash Padukone won CWG badminton gold in 1978 (Edmonton).

The first Commonwealth Games athletics events were held in which city (1930)?

The first CWG (1930) was held in Hamilton, Canada.

India won its first Commonwealth Games medal in javelin in which year?

⚠ Key given: 2018 (Neeraj gold). Kashinath Naik had already won javelin bronze in 2010.

Which city hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games?

Delhi, 2010.

India won its first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in which sport?

India's first CWG gold was in athletics (Milkha Singh, 1958).

How many medals did India win at the 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games?

Auckland 1990: 32 medals (13 G, 8 S, 11 B).

What does the term "checkmate" refer to in chess?

Checkmate = king in check with no legal escape; the game ends at once (from Persian 'Shah Mat').

Which of the following is true about "en passant" in chess?

En passant must be played immediately on the next move, or the right is lost.

Consider statements about pawn promotion:

A pawn may promote to a queen, rook, bishop or knight — never a king; captured pieces don't matter.

Which sport is the term "zugzwang" associated with?

Zugzwang (chess) = any move you make worsens your position.

Consider the following statements under FIDE chess rules:

Both FIDE statements (promotion to queen, castling conditions) are correct.

In chess, what is the term for a move that allows a player to move their king and a rook?

Castling moves the king and a rook together.

What is the Highest title in Chess?

Grandmaster is the highest FIDE title.

Which sport's terminology includes "Queen's Gambit"?

Queen's Gambit is a chess opening.

What is the standard chessboard size in tournament play (in terms of rows and columns)?

A chessboard has 8×8 = 64 squares.

Which Indian city is known as the hub for chess training?

Chennai is called the chess capital of India (Anand, Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa).

The "Queen's Gambit Declined" is an opening strategy in which sport, emphasizing central control and a solid positional approach?

Queen's Gambit Declined is a chess opening.

"En Passant" is a special move in

En passant is a chess pawn capture.

Who won the 2025 FIDE World Cup?

Javokhir Sindarov won the 2025 FIDE World Cup (Goa).

Which country does Javokhir Sindarov represent in chess?

Sindarov represents Uzbekistan.

Who was India's first Grandmaster in chess, paving the way for the country's modern success in international chess competitions?

Viswanathan Anand became India's first GM in 1988.

Which of the following best describes the movement of the bishop in chess?

A bishop moves diagonally and stays on its own colour.

Where is the Dr. S. P. Mookerjee Swimming Stadium located?

Dr S. P. Mookerjee Swimming Complex is in New Delhi — built for the 1982 Asian Games.

Which of the following statements about sculling in swimming is correct?

Sculling = figure-eight hand movements underwater to hold balance/position.

Consider the following statements on World Championship swimming:

Both statements hold per the source key.

Match the Water Polo terms with their meanings:

Centre forward = attacker; driver = perimeter; centre back = defender; dead-time = stoppage.

Which of the following sports is played on water?

Surfing is played on water.

Strokes, Starts and Turns are some of the Techniques of which of the following sports?

Strokes, starts and turns are swimming techniques.

National Swimming Association of India was founded in

Swimming Federation (then National Swimming Association) of India: 1949.

Gymnastics Federation of India was established in

Gymnastics Federation of India was set up in 1951.

Consider the following statements regarding the standard dimensions of a competitive swimming pool:

Pool water must be 25–28 °C; the lane-width statement is wrong.

Which city is best known for hosting the International Boat Racing Championship in India?

Alappuzha, Kerala hosts the Nehru Trophy boat race on Punnamada Lake.

In Gymnastics, women have apparatus used during competitions.

Women's artistic gymnastics has 4 apparatus: vault, uneven bars, beam, floor.

The "Vallamkali" boat races of Kerala feature which unique type of boat, known for its length and speed?

Chundan Vallam (snake boat) is used in Vallamkali races.

Which of the following is NOT part of Artistic gymnastics competitions, being a separate Olympic discipline?

Trampoline is its own Olympic discipline, separate from artistic gymnastics.

Which competitive swimming stroke requires both arms to move simultaneously in a circular motion?

Butterfly: both arms recover together over the water in a circular motion.

According to the rules, in backstroke, swimmers MUST:

Backstroke swimmers must stay on their back except during turns.

Statements regarding athlete anti-doping responsibilities:

Athletes must file whereabouts; they cannot delegate sample collection.

Narcotics are used as doping in sports. Which of the following is an example of narcotics?

Morphine and methadone are both narcotics on the prohibited list.

Where are the headquarters of the National Anti Doping Agency of India situated?

NADA is headquartered in New Delhi.

Which Indian sprinter was stripped of her silver medal at the 2006 Asian Games due to a failed drug test?

Santhi Soundarajan lost her 800 m silver (Doha 2006) after failing a gender-verification test, not a drug test.

Assertion (A): An athlete found with banned substances in their system... can still face penalties.

Strict liability: the athlete is responsible for anything found in their system, so R explains A.

What is "doping" in sports?

Doping = use of banned substances or methods to boost performance.

Which organization in India is responsible for testing athletes for doping violations?

NADA tests athletes for doping in India.

What is the function of the "Speak Up!" portal launched by NADA?

NADA's 'Speak Up!' portal lets people report doping violations confidentially.

In , the International Olympic Committee (IOC) convened the First World Conference on Doping in Sport in Switzerland.

The First World Conference on Doping in Sport was in 1999.

In February 1999, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) convened the First World Conference on Doping in Sport in

The 1999 conference was held in Lausanne, Switzerland; WADA followed that year.

Penalty for using anabolic steroids in the Olympics is:

Steroid use can bring disqualification or a long or lifetime ban.

WADA is responsible for what?

WADA (est. 1999) coordinates anti-doping worldwide.

Which Indian athlete failed a drug test during the 2010 Commonwealth Games?

Race walker Rani Yadav failed a dope test at CWG 2010.

Consider statements about India's Winter Olympics participation:

Shiva Keshavan (luge) competed at six Winter Olympics; Arif Khan qualified for slalom and giant slalom at Beijing 2022.

Identify India's first Paralympic medallist and achievement.

Murlikant Petkar — swimming gold at 1972 Heidelberg: India's first Paralympic medal.

Match the Indian Paralympic athletes with their medal, event, and Games:

Bedi: silver shot put (1984); Jhajharia: gold javelin; Rahelu: bronze powerlifting (2004); Kesarkar: silver javelin (1984).

Assertion (A): Jeremy Bujakowski was the first Indian to compete at the Winter Olympics... Reason (R): India did not participate in the Winter Olympics for 20 years after Bujakowski's era.

Both true: Bujakowski was first (Innsbruck 1964); the later gap isn't the reason he was first.

Consider the following statements about Indian women at the Winter Olympics:

Shailaja Kumar (1988) first woman; Neha Ahuja (2006) first to qualify on standards; statement 3 is false.

Where were the 2006 Winter Olympics held?

The 2006 Winter Olympics were in Turin (Torino), Italy.

Which athlete's victory marked India's inaugural gold medal moment in the Youth Olympics?

Jeremy Lalrinnunga — weightlifting gold, Buenos Aires 2018 YOG.

Where were the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games primarily hosted?

The 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games were held in Pune.

India first participated in the Winter Olympics in which year, marking the country's debut at the global winter sports event?

India's Winter Olympic debut: Innsbruck 1964 (Jeremy Bujakowski).

The Youth Olympic Games (YOG), designed for young athletes, were first held in which city, marking the inaugural edition of this international event?

First Youth Olympic Games: Singapore 2010.

Which Indian woman became the first to win a medal at the Paralympics?

Deepa Malik — shot put silver, Rio 2016 Paralympics.