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Question #61
What is the weight of a standard Cricket ball?
A. 140 to 150 grams
B. 120 to 130 grams
C. 170 to 180 grams
D. 155.9 to 163 grams
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
According to the laws of cricket, a standard ball weighs between 155.9g and 163g.
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Question #62
Which country is associated with the origin of the game of Badminton?
A. China
B. India
C. England
D. Indonesia
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Modern badminton originated in mid-19th century British India as 'Poona'.
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Question #63
The 'Santosh Trophy' is associated with which sport?
A. Cricket
B. Basketball
C. Football
D. Badminton
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Santosh Trophy is an annual Indian football tournament contested by states and government institutions.
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Question #64
Which term is NOT associated with the game of Cricket?
A. Full Court Press
B. Silly Point
C. Duck
D. LBW
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A 'Full Court Press' is a defensive strategy used in basketball, not cricket.
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Question #65
Which of the following is NOT an Olympic event?
A. Cricket
B. Rowing
C. Archery
D. Fencing
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
While Cricket has appeared in the Olympics historically (1900) and is returning for 2028, it is not a traditional staple Olympic sport compared to the others.
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Question #66
Which athlete is known as the 'Poli Express'?
A. Hima Das
B. Dutee Chand
C. Shiny Abraham
D. P.T. Usha
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
P.T. Usha is widely known as the 'Payyoli Express' or 'Poli Express'.
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Question #67
What is the number of players on each side in a Baseball game?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 7
D. 11
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A baseball team consists of 9 players on the field.
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Question #68
The 'Merdeka Cup' is associated with which sport?
A. Tennis
B. Hockey
C. Badminton
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Merdeka Cup is a prestigious international football tournament held in Malaysia.
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Question #69
Who was the first batsman to score a triple century in Test Cricket?
A. Virender Sehwag
B. Brian Lara
C. Andy Sandham
D. Don Bradman
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Andy Sandham of England scored the first-ever triple century in Test history in 1930.
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Question #70
What does the abbreviation 'FIFA' stand for?
A. Foundation of International Football Association
B. Federation Internationale de Football Amateur
C. Federation Internationale de Football Association
D. Federation International Football Association
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
FIFA stands for Federation Internationale de Football Association.
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Question #71
Which country won the most FIFA World Cups?
A. Argentina
B. Brazil
C. Germany
D. Italy
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup a record five times.
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Question #72
The 'Fed Cup' is related to which sport?
A. Women's Badminton
B. Women's Hockey
C. Men's Tennis
D. Women's Tennis
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Fed Cup (now Billie Jean King Cup) is the premier international team competition in women's tennis.
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Question #73
Which country is the birthplace of the game of Chess?
A. India
B. Persia
C. China
D. Greece
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Chess is widely believed to have originated in India as 'Chaturanga'.
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Question #74
Which of the following is a water sport?
A. Fencing
B. Archery
C. Shooting
D. Rowing
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rowing is a competitive water sport.
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Question #75
The 'Holkar Trophy' is associated with which game?
A. Bridge
B. Football
C. Cricket
D. Hockey
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Holkar Trophy is a prestigious annual bridge tournament in India.
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Question #76
Who is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in Badminton?
A. P.V. Sindhu
B. Ashwini Ponnappa
C. Saina Nehwal
D. Jwala Gutta
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Saina Nehwal won the bronze medal in badminton at the 2012 London Olympics.
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Question #77
Which term is NOT associated with the game of Tennis?
A. Smash
B. Ace
C. Goal
D. Backhand
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A 'Goal' is a term used in football, hockey, etc., not tennis.
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Question #78
What is the number of players in a standard Rugby Union team?
A. 13
B. 11
C. 12
D. 15
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A standard Rugby Union team consists of 15 players.
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Question #79
The 'Azlan Shah Cup' is associated with which sport?
A. Tennis
B. Hockey
C. Football
D. Badminton
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international field hockey tournament.
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Question #80
Which sport is played on a 'Diamond'?
A. Tennis
B. Baseball
C. Golf
D. Cricket
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A baseball field is often referred to as a diamond because of the arrangement of the bases.
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