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Question #221
Which sport uses a 'Caddie'?
A. Cricket
B. Golf
C. Baseball
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A caddy assists a golfer by carrying their clubs.
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Question #222
The 'Durand Cup' is associated with:
A. Hockey
B. Cricket
C. Football
D. Badminton
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments.
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Question #223
Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
A. Qatar
B. Germany
C. France
D. Brazil
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Question #224
The 'Ranji Trophy' is the premier tournament for:
A. Hockey
B. Tennis
C. Cricket
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Ranji Trophy is the premier first-class cricket tournament in India.
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Question #225
Which sport uses the term 'Bully-off'?
A. Tennis
B. Hockey
C. Cricket
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A bully-off is a restart technique in hockey.
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Question #226
The 'Uber Cup' is associated with:
A. Table Tennis
B. Badminton
C. Tennis
D. Squash
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Uber Cup is the premier women's team badminton tournament.
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Question #227
The 'Thomas Cup' is associated with:
A. Tennis
B. Badminton
C. Table Tennis
D. Hockey
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Thomas Cup is the premier men's team badminton tournament.
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Question #228
Which sport uses a 'Shuttlecock'?
A. Badminton
B. Table Tennis
C. Tennis
D. Cricket
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A shuttlecock is used in badminton.
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Question #229
The 'Ashes' is a series between:
A. West Indies and England
B. South Africa and New Zealand
C. India and Pakistan
D. England and Australia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Ashes is a legendary Test cricket series played between England and Australia.
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Question #230
Which of these is a term used in Cricket?
A. Checkmate
B. Dribbling
C. LBW
D. Penalty Corner
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
LBW (Leg Before Wicket) is a method of dismissal in cricket.
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Question #231
The 'Davis Cup' is for:
A. Golf
B. Tennis
C. Football
D. Cricket
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Davis Cup is the premier men's team tennis competition.
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Question #232
The 'BCCI' was founded in:
A. 1950
B. 1947
C. 1928
D. 1983
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was founded in 1928.
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Question #233
The 'Vijay Hazare Trophy' is for:
A. Cricket
B. Basketball
C. Football
D. Hockey
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is a List A cricket tournament in India.
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Question #234
The 'Fed Cup' is for:
A. Women's Badminton
B. Women's Hockey
C. Women's Tennis
D. Men's Tennis
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Fed Cup (now Billie Jean King Cup) is the premier women's team tennis tournament.
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Question #235
The 'Ryder Cup' is held every:
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Four years
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Ryder Cup is a biennial (every two years) golf competition.
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Question #236
The 'Golden Slam' in Tennis refers to winning all four majors and what else in a single year?
A. Davis Cup
B. Masters 1000
C. Olympic Gold
D. World Tour Finals
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A Golden Slam is achieved by winning all four Grand Slams and the Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year.
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Question #237
What is the official motto of the Olympic Games as of 2026?
A. Veni, Vidi, Vici
B. Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter
C. Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together
D. Citius, Altius, Fortius
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
In 2021 the IOC added 'Communiter' (Together) to the original 'Citius, Altius, Fortius', making the official motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter'.
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Question #238
Which country won the maximum number of gold medals in the 2024 Summer Olympics?
A. France
B. China
C. United States
D. Australia
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The United States topped the gold medal tally at the Paris 2024 Olympics with 40 golds, closely followed by China with 40 golds but fewer total medals.
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Question #239
The Asian Games are held at an interval of how many years?
A. 3 years
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 4 years
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Asian Games, organised by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), are a quadrennial multi-sport event held every four years.
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Question #240
Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic medal?
A. Norman Pritchard
B. Milkha Singh
C. K. D. Jadhav
D. Leander Paes
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
K. D. Jadhav won India's first individual Olympic medal – a bronze in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Norman Pritchard won medals for India in 1900 but later it was considered under Great Britain in some records; however Jadhav is officially recognised as the first individual medallist for independent India.
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