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Question #381
The 'International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)' was founded in which year?
A. 1907
B. 1932
C. 1947
D. 1921
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The ISSF, originally the International Shooting Union, was founded in 1907 and is the governing body for Olympic shooting events.
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Question #382
Who was the first Indian captain to lead a team to victory in a Test series in Australia?
A. Sourav Ganguly
B. MS Dhoni
C. Ajit Wadekar
D. Virat Kohli
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Under Virat Kohli, India won its first Test series in Australia in 2018-19, defeating the hosts 2-1.
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Question #383
The term 'bunker' is used in which sport?
A. Cricket
B. Golf
C. Hockey
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
In golf, a bunker is a sand trap hazard. It is not commonly used in hockey or cricket terminology.
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Question #384
Which Indian badminton player won the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
A. Lakshya Sen
B. Saina Nehwal
C. Kidambi Srikanth
D. P. V. Sindhu
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
P. V. Sindhu won the bronze medal in women's singles at Tokyo 2020, adding to her silver from Rio 2016.
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Question #385
The 'World Wrestling Championships' are organised by which body?
A. IJF
B. AIBA
C. UWW
D. IWF
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
United World Wrestling (UWW) is the international governing body for the sport of amateur wrestling.
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Question #386
In which year did India host the Asian Games for the first time?
A. 1954
B. 1962
C. 1951
D. 1982
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
India hosted the inaugural Asian Games in New Delhi in 1951, and again in 1982.
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Question #387
Which Indian cricketer has the highest individual score in a Test innings?
A. Virender Sehwag
B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. V. V. S. Laxman
D. Karun Nair
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Virender Sehwag scored 319 against South Africa in Chennai in 2008, the highest individual Test score by an Indian. (Note: As of 2026, no one has surpassed it.)
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Question #388
The term 'gully' as a fielding position is used in which sport?
A. Football
B. Hockey
C. Cricket
D. Baseball
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
In cricket, the gully is a close catching position behind the batsman on the off side.
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Question #389
Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the women's 20 km race walk at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
A. Manju Rani
B. None, Indian women did not win gold
C. Priyanka Goswami
D. Bhawna Jat
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
No Indian woman won a gold in race walk at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Australia's Jemima Montag won gold.
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Question #390
The 'FIBA' is the international federation for which sport?
A. Baseball
B. Badminton
C. Football
D. Basketball
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
FIBA (Fédération Internationale de Basketball) is the world governing body for basketball.
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Question #391
Who is the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic medal?
A. Avani Lekhara
B. Bhavina Patel
C. Suma Shirur
D. Deepa Malik
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Deepa Malik won a silver medal in shot put at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic medal.
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Question #392
The 'Wankhede Stadium' is located in which Indian city?
A. Mumbai
B. Bangalore
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is a renowned cricket ground and home to the Mumbai Cricket Association.
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Question #393
Which country won the 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final?
A. New Zealand
B. Australia
C. England
D. India
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Australia defeated India in the 2023 WTC Final at The Oval, becoming the second champion after New Zealand.
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Question #394
The 'Nehru Cup' was a tournament in which sport?
A. Hockey
B. Both football and hockey
C. Cricket
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Nehru Cup was an international invitational tournament in both football and hockey, named after Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Question #395
Which Indian athlete is known as the 'Golden Girl'?
A. Anju Bobby George
B. P. T. Usha
C. Hima Das
D. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
P. T. Usha earned the nickname 'Golden Girl' after her stellar performance at the 1985 Asian Championships.
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Question #396
The 'World Archery Championships' were first held in which year?
A. 1972
B. 1965
C. 1931
D. 1950
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The first World Archery Championships took place in Lwow, Poland, in 1931.
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Question #397
Which Indian cricketer has taken the most wickets in Test cricket?
A. Harbhajan Singh
B. Kapil Dev
C. Ravichandran Ashwin
D. Anil Kumble
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Anil Kumble is India's highest wicket-taker in Test cricket with 619 wickets, followed by R. Ashwin.
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Question #398
The term 'par' is commonly used in which sport?
A. Athletics
B. Golf
C. Tennis
D. Cricket
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
In golf, 'par' is the predetermined number of strokes a skilled golfer should require to complete a hole or round.
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Question #399
Who was the first Indian to win a Grand Slam singles title?
A. Leander Paes
B. No Indian has won a Grand Slam singles title
C. Sania Mirza
D. Mahesh Bhupathi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
No Indian tennis player has won a Grand Slam singles title. The closest was Ramanathan Krishnan's semifinals.
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Question #400
The 'FIH' is the governing body for which sport?
A. Handball
B. Field Hockey
C. Ice Hockey
D. Horse Riding
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
FIH (Fédération Internationale de Hockey) is the global governing body for field hockey and indoor field hockey.
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