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Q :
Durand Cup Rovers Cup is related to which sport?
(A) Hockey
(B) Badminton
(C) Football
(D) Cricket
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Who won the Durand Cup 2019?
(A) Mohun Bagan
(B) Gokulam Kerala
(C) Indian Navy
(D) FC Goa
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Gokulam Kerala won their maiden title by defeating Mohun Bagan 2–1 in the 2019 Durand Cup Final which was held on 24 August 2019.
When did Virat Kohli become India's Test captain?
(A) 2015
(B) 2016
(C) 2014
(D) 2017
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Apart from being a prolific run-getter with the bat, Kohli also went on to become India's most successful Test captain of all time after taking over the reins from MS Dhoni. He was appointed as India's full-time Test skipper in 2015 and led the team in a total of 68 matches before stepping down in January 2022.
Ryder Cup is associated with which sport
(A) Horse Race
(B) Football
(C) Cycling
(D) Golf
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The competition is contested every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe.
Sheesh Mahal Tournament is related to which sport?
(A) Football
(B) Hockey
(C) Cricket
(D) Baseball
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct answer is Cricket. Sheesh Mahal Cricket Tournament, the oldest summer cricket event in the country. The tournament was started in 1951 by cricket enthusiast M Askari Hasan to satiate the urge of fans who were usually devoid of the sport during the summer season.
Under whose captainship did India win all three major ICC trophies in white-ball cricket till 2021?
(A) Kapil Dev
(B) Virat Kohli
(C) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
(D) Sourav Ganguly
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct answer is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. India won all three major ICC trophies in white-ball cricket under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Federation Cup is related to which game in India?
(A) Golf
(B) Cricket
(C) Football
(D) Bridge
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Federation Cup was an annual knockout football competition and the premier cup competition in men's domestic Indian football until 2017. Established in 1977, it was organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The Federation Cup was eventually replaced by the Super Cup from the 2018 season.
With whom is Salim Durrani related?
(A) Cricket
(B) Polo
(C) Archery
(D) Hockey
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
He was living with his brother, Jahangir Durani, in Gujarat's Jamnagar and had undergone a surgery for thigh bone fracture earlier in the year. It was said that Salim Durrani used to hit a six on the demand of the audience in the cricket field.
Limba Ram, the world's best-known archer, belongs to which district of Rajasthan?
(A) Dungarpur
(B) Barmer
(C) Udaipur
(D) Basanwada
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Limba Ram was born in Saradeet Village (Jhadol tahsil, Udaipur district, Rajasthan state, India) on January 30, 1972.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is associated with which sport?
(A) Hockey
(B) Badminton
(C) Football
(D) Cricket
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan is the home ground of Rajasthan Royals in the IPL since 2008, and one of the most renowned cricket stadiums in India. With a seating capacity of nearly 25,000 spectators, it has witnessed some memorable moments in Indian cricket history.
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