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- Question
With which sport is the 'Choudhury Trophy' associated?
Options- A. Golf
- B. Circumnavigation of the earth by car
- C. Formula One racing
- D. Buggy-Jumping
- Correct Answer
- Circumnavigation of the earth by car
ExplanationCircumnavigating of the earth by car. This trophy has been named after Saloo and Neena Choudhury, ace car rallyists from Calcutta. It's in recognition of the couple's achievement in 1989 when they passed through all six continents in 69 days and repeated the same feat in 1991 in 39 days. - 1. Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has had several nicknames over his playing career. Which of the following was NOT one of them?
Options- A. Tubby
- B. Stodge
- C. Helium Bat
- D. Stumpy Discuss
- 2. India won its first Olympic hockey gold in...?
Options- A. 1928
- B. 1932
- C. 1936
- D. 1948 Discuss
- 3. Who was the first Indian to win the World Amateur Billiards title?
Options- A. Geet Sethi
- B. Wilson Jones
- C. Michael Ferreira
- D. Manoj Kothari Discuss
- 4. Which player has scored the most runs in a single Test innings?
Options- A. Graham Gooch
- B. Matthew Hayden
- C. Brian Lara
- D. Agarkar Discuss
- 5. Former Australian captain Allan Border was sometimes known as "Captain Grumpy". What was his other nickname?
Options- A. Abe
- B. Captain Junior
- C. AB
- D. Groucho Discuss
- 6. 'Dizzy' is the nickname of what Australian player?
Options- A. Adam Gilchrist
- B. Jason Gillespie
- C. Glenn McGrath
- D. Brett Lee Discuss
- 7. Which of the following countries won the final of the triangular cricket series held in durban in februarry 1997?
Options- A. India
- B. New zealand
- C. South africa
- D. Zimbabwe Discuss
- 8. The first hang gliders to be flown were flown in...?
Options- A. 1600s
- B. 1700s
- C. 1800s
- D. 1900s Discuss
- 9. Who was the first captain of Indian Test team?
Options- A. Vijay Hazare
- B. C K Nayudu
- C. Lala Amarnath
- D. Vijay Merchant Discuss
- 10. Which track and field star overcame childhood polio to become one of the greatest athletes of her time?
Options- A. Wilma Rudolph
- B. Gail Devers
- C. Florence Griffith Joyner
- D. Jackie Robinson Discuss
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Correct Answer: Stumpy
Explanation:
He was christened 'Helium Bat' very early in his career by team mates, due to his habit of lifting his bat over his shoulder and letting anything bowled outside the off-stump go by.
Correct Answer: 1928
Correct Answer: Wilson Jones
Correct Answer: Brian Lara
Correct Answer: AB
Explanation:
Captain Grumpy was more of a media invention.
Correct Answer: Jason Gillespie
Explanation:
After the famous musician.
Correct Answer: South africa
Correct Answer: 1800s
Correct Answer: C K Nayudu
Explanation:
BCCI had established C K Nayudu award in memory of him for contribution to the Indian cricket. The award carries a citation, a trophy, and a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh. Lala Amarnath was the 1st recipient of this award.
Correct Answer: Wilma Rudolph
Explanation:
Rudolph won 3 gold medals (100m, 200m and 4x100m relay) at the 1960 Olympics. Devers overcame a thyroid disorder (Graves' disease) that nearly resulted in her having both feet amputated.
For more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilma_Rudolph .
For more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilma_Rudolph .
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