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Question #241
Which city is scheduled to host the 2028 Summer Olympics?
A. Los Angeles
B. Paris
C. Milan
D. Brisbane
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympics. Paris hosted in 2024, Brisbane is slated for 2032, and Milan-Cortina for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Question #242
The term 'love' is associated with which sport?
A. Squash
B. Badminton
C. Table Tennis
D. Tennis
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
In tennis, 'love' is used to denote a score of zero. The term is also used in badminton and table tennis, but the most iconic association is with tennis.
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Question #243
The FIFA World Cup trophy is made of which material?
A. Gold-plated bronze
B. Solid gold
C. Platinum and diamond
D. Pure silver
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The current FIFA World Cup trophy, introduced in 1974, is made of solid 18-carat gold and weighs around 6.175 kg.
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Question #244
Which nation has won the ICC Cricket World Cup the most times?
A. England
B. Australia
C. India
D. West Indies
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Australia has won the ICC Cricket World Cup six times (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, and 2023), the most by any team.
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Question #245
Who is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
A. Saina Nehwal
B. P. T. Usha
C. Mary Kom
D. Karnam Malleswari
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal by claiming bronze in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
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Question #246
Which sport is associated with the Santosh Trophy?
A. Hockey
B. Football
C. Volleyball
D. Cricket
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Santosh Trophy is a national football tournament in India contested by state teams, named after Maharaja Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhary of Santosh.
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Question #247
The term 'bullseye' is used in which sport?
A. All of these
B. Shooting
C. Archery
D. Darts
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Bullseye' refers to the centre of a target and is commonly used in archery, shooting, and darts.
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Question #248
Who was the first batsman to score a double century in One Day International cricket?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Chris Gayle
C. Sachin Tendulkar
D. Virender Sehwag
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sachin Tendulkar was the first to score a double century in an ODI, making 200* against South Africa in Gwalior on 24 February 2010.
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Question #249
The Durand Cup is associated with which sport in India?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Polo
D. Hockey
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Durand Cup, first held in 1888, is the oldest football tournament in Asia and the third oldest in the world.
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Question #250
Which Indian athlete is known as the 'Flying Sikh'?
A. P. T. Usha
B. Hima Das
C. Anju Bobby George
D. Milkha Singh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Milkha Singh, the legendary sprinter who narrowly missed an Olympic medal in 1960, is famously called the 'Flying Sikh'.
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Question #251
In which year did India win its first Olympic gold medal in hockey?
A. 1948
B. 1928
C. 1932
D. 1936
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
India won its first Olympic hockey gold at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, defeating the Netherlands in the final.
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Question #252
The 'Dronacharya Award' in India is given for excellence in which field?
A. Sports journalism
B. Sports medicine
C. Sports coaching
D. Sports administration
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Dronacharya Award is India's highest award for outstanding coaches in sports and games.
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Question #253
Which country has won the most medals in the history of the Commonwealth Games?
A. India
B. Australia
C. England
D. Canada
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Australia leads the all-time medal table of the Commonwealth Games with over 2500 medals.
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Question #254
Who was the first Indian to score a century in a Test match?
A. Lala Amarnath
B. C. K. Nayudu
C. Vinoo Mankad
D. Vijay Hazare
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Lala Amarnath scored India's first Test century (118) against England at Bombay Gymkhana in December 1933.
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Question #255
The term 'penalty corner' is associated with which sport?
A. Hockey
B. Handball
C. Football
D. Rugby
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A penalty corner, also called a short corner, is a crucial set-piece in field hockey awarded for defensive infringements inside the circle.
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Question #256
Which Indian state is traditionally known for producing world-class polo players?
A. Kerala
B. Punjab
C. Manipur
D. Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Manipur is considered the birthplace of modern polo in India, and the Sagol Kangjei, the traditional form of polo, is deeply rooted in Manipuri culture.
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Question #257
The Winter Olympics 2026 will be hosted by which Italian cities?
A. Turin and Florence
B. Venice and Bologna
C. Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo
D. Rome and Naples
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be co-hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, marking Italy's third Winter Games.
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Question #258
Which Indian cricketer is nicknamed 'The Wall'?
A. V. V. S. Laxman
B. Sourav Ganguly
C. Rahul Dravid
D. Sachin Tendulkar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Rahul Dravid is fondly called 'The Wall' for his solid defensive batting technique and ability to occupy the crease for long periods.
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Question #259
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in men's field hockey?
A. Netherlands
B. Pakistan
C. Germany
D. India
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India leads with 8 Olympic gold medals in men's field hockey (1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, 1980).
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Question #260
The term 'ace' is commonly used in which sports?
A. Tennis and Volleyball
B. Tennis and Cricket
C. Tennis, Badminton, and Volleyball
D. Tennis and Badminton
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
An 'ace' refers to a serve that is not returned by the opponent and is a common term in tennis, badminton, and volleyball.
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