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Question #41
Which athlete is known as the 'Flying Sikh' of India?
A. P.T. Usha
B. Gurbachan Singh Randhawa
C. Neeraj Chopra
D. Milkha Singh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Milkha Singh was a legendary Indian sprinter nicknamed 'The Flying Sikh'.
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Question #42
The term 'Butterfly Stroke' is associated with which sport?
A. Boxing
B. Gymnastics
C. Swimming
D. Wrestling
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The butterfly stroke is one of the four competitive swimming strokes.
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Question #43
Which country won the most medals in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics?
A. France
B. United States
C. China
D. Great Britain
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The United States topped the medal table at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Question #44
In Cricket, what is the length of the pitch between the two sets of stumps?
A. 24 yards
B. 20 yards
C. 26 yards
D. 22 yards
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The length of a cricket pitch between the two sets of stumps is 22 yards.
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Question #45
Which sport uses the term 'Checkmate'?
A. Chess
B. Poker
C. Bridge
D. Checkers
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Checkmate is the final move in a game of chess where the king is under attack and cannot escape.
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Question #46
The 'Ranji Trophy' is associated with which sport in India?
A. Hockey
B. Cricket
C. Kabaddi
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Ranji Trophy is the premier domestic first-class cricket championship in India.
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Question #47
How many players are there in each team of a Kabaddi match on the court?
A. 9
B. 6
C. 5
D. 7
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
In standard indoor Kabaddi, each team has 7 players on the court.
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Question #48
Which stadium is famously known as the 'Mecca of Cricket'?
A. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
B. Eden Gardens, Kolkata
C. Melbourne Cricket Ground
D. Lord's, London
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Lord's Cricket Ground in London is widely referred to as the 'Mecca of Cricket'.
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Question #49
The 'Aga Khan Cup' is associated with which sport?
A. Badminton
B. Hockey
C. Football
D. Tennis
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Aga Khan Cup is a prestigious tournament in the sport of field hockey.
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Question #50
Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
A. Mary Kom
B. Saina Nehwal
C. P.V. Sindhu
D. Karnam Malleswari
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Karnam Malleswari won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
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Question #51
Which game is known as the 'Game of Kings'?
A. Tennis
B. Chess
C. Golf
D. Polo
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Chess is historically referred to as the 'Game of Kings'.
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Question #52
What is the duration of a standard professional Football match (excluding stoppage time)?
A. 100 minutes
B. 80 minutes
C. 90 minutes
D. 60 minutes
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A professional football match consists of two 45-minute halves, totaling 90 minutes.
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Question #53
The 'Durand Cup' is the oldest football tournament in Asia. It was first held in which year?
A. 1905
B. 1888
C. 1947
D. 1920
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Durand Cup was first held in 1888 in Shimla, India.
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Question #54
Which country hosted the first-ever Asian Games in 1951?
A. India
B. Thailand
C. China
D. Japan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
New Delhi, India, hosted the inaugural Asian Games in 1951.
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Question #55
Which term is used in the sport of Volleyball?
A. Smash
B. Checkmate
C. Dribbling
D. Penalty Corner
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A 'smash' (or spike) is a common attacking move in volleyball.
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Question #56
Which player is known as 'The Wizard' of Hockey?
A. Balbir Singh Sr.
B. Dhyan Chand
C. P.R. Sreejesh
D. Ajit Pal Singh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Major Dhyan Chand is widely regarded as the 'Wizard' of field hockey for his exceptional ball control.
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Question #57
Which city hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
A. London
B. Tokyo
C. Los Angeles
D. Paris
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Paris was the host city for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
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Question #58
The 'Grand Slam' in Tennis refers to winning which four tournaments in a calendar year?
A. Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open
B. Australian Open, Italian Open, Wimbledon, US Open
C. Australian Open, French Open, Madrid Open, US Open
D. Davis Cup, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The four majors constituting a Grand Slam are the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
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Question #59
Which sport uses the term 'Knockout'?
A. Golf
B. Tennis
C. Cricket
D. Boxing
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A 'knockout' (KO) is a fight-ending victory in boxing.
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Question #60
Who was the first Indian to win an individual Gold medal at the Olympics?
A. Sushil Kumar
B. Abhinav Bindra
C. Leander Paes
D. Neeraj Chopra
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Abhinav Bindra won the individual gold medal in 10m Air Rifle shooting at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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