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Question #401
Which Indian sportsperson was awarded the first Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna?
A. Karnam Malleswari
B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. Vishwanathan Anand
D. Leander Paes
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 1991-92.
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Question #402
The 'World Chess Olympiad' is organised by which body?
A. AIBA
B. BWF
C. IOC
D. FIDE
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) is the international chess federation that organises the Chess Olympiad.
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Question #403
Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the men's discus throw at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
A. Sandeep Kumar
B. No Indian man won discus gold
C. Kamalpreet Kaur
D. Tajinderpal Singh Toor
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
No Indian male discus thrower won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Matthew Denny of Australia won.
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Question #404
The 'AFC Asian Cup' is the continental championship for which sport?
A. Athletics
B. Hockey
C. Football
D. Cricket
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The AFC Asian Cup is the quadrennial men's football championship of Asia, organised by the Asian Football Confederation.
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Question #405
Which Indian shooter won the silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
A. Manu Bhaker
B. None, no Indian won silver in that event
C. Apurvi Chandela
D. Yashaswini Singh Deswal
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Indian shooters did not win any medal at Tokyo 2020. The silver in women's 10m air pistol was won by Bulgaria.
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Question #406
The term 'offside' is a rule in which sports?
A. Football and Hockey
B. Football only
C. All field sports
D. Football, Hockey, and Rugby
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The offside rule exists in football, field hockey (abolished in 1996), and rugby, though definitions differ.
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Question #407
Which Indian cricketer was the first to score 200 runs in a One Day International?
A. Virender Sehwag
B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. Rohit Sharma
D. Shikhar Dhawan
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sachin Tendulkar scored the first-ever double century in ODI cricket on 24 February 2010 against South Africa.
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Question #408
The 'Puneeth Rajkumar' sports award belongs to which state?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Puneeth Rajkumar award is a Karnataka state government honour named after the actor-sports enthusiast, given to sportspersons.
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Question #409
Who is the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games?
A. Karnam Malleswari
B. Krishna Poonia
C. Roopa Unnikrishnan
D. P. T. Usha
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Roopa Unnikrishnan, a shooter, won India's first Commonwealth Games gold medal by a woman in 1998 Kuala Lumpur in 10m air rifle pairs.
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Question #410
The 'World Karate Federation (WKF)' is recognised by which committee?
A. UEFA
B. IOC
C. AIBA
D. FIFA
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The WKF is recognised by the International Olympic Committee and karate made its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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Question #411
Which Indian athlete won the bronze medal in women's singles boxing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
A. Simranjit Kaur
B. Pooja Rani
C. Lovlina Borgohain
D. Mary Kom
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lovlina Borgohain won a bronze medal in the women's welterweight boxing at Tokyo 2020.
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Question #412
The 'BC Roy Trophy' is awarded in which sport?
A. Badminton
B. Cricket (Under-19)
C. Football (Sub-Junior)
D. Hockey
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The B. C. Roy Trophy is a national sub-junior football championship in India.
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Question #413
Which Indian state is associated with the traditional wrestling form 'Kushti'?
A. All of the above, especially Haryana and Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Punjab
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kushti, a form of mud wrestling, is widely practiced in Haryana, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, with famous akharas in all these states.
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Question #414
The 'Laver Cup' is a tournament in which sport?
A. Tennis
B. Golf
C. Rugby
D. Cricket
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Laver Cup is an international indoor hard court men's tennis tournament between Team Europe and Team World.
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Question #415
Who was the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games?
A. Manu Bhaker
B. Vinesh Phogat
C. Jeremy Lalrinnunga
D. Yogeshwar Dutt
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Jeremy Lalrinnunga became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games in weightlifting in 2018.
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Question #416
The term 'chakkar' is used in which traditional Indian sport?
A. Gilli-danda
B. Kabaddi
C. Mallakhamb
D. Kho-Kho
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
In Kho-Kho, a 'chakkar' is a term used for a ring-type movement, and matches are divided into innings called 'chakkars'.
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Question #417
Which country won the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
A. France
B. Argentina
C. Brazil
D. Germany
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, won the 2022 FIFA World Cup by defeating France in the final on penalties.
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Question #418
The 'Bombay Gold Cup' is associated with which sport?
A. Polo
B. Cricket
C. Hockey
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Bombay Gold Cup is a prestigious field hockey tournament held in Mumbai.
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Question #419
Which Indian female wrestler became the first to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games?
A. Sakshi Malik
B. Babita Kumari
C. Vinesh Phogat
D. Geeta Phogat
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Geeta Phogat won India's first gold medal in women's wrestling at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
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Question #420
The 'IPL' (Indian Premier League) was started in which year?
A. 2010
B. 2007
C. 2008
D. 2009
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Indian Premier League commenced in 2008 and is the most popular T20 cricket league in the world.
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