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- Question
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
- Correct Answer
- Wilma Rudolph
ExplanationRudolph 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 . - 1. Who was the first captain of Indian Test team?
Options- A. Vijay Hazare
- B. C K Nayudu
- C. Lala Amarnath
- D. Vijay Merchant Discuss
- 2. The first hang gliders to be flown were flown in...?
Options- A. 1600s
- B. 1700s
- C. 1800s
- D. 1900s Discuss
- 3. 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
- 4. 'Dizzy' is the nickname of what Australian player?
Options- A. Adam Gilchrist
- B. Jason Gillespie
- C. Glenn McGrath
- D. Brett Lee Discuss
- 5. 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 Discuss
- 6. Pravin Amre and Vinod Kambli played for which province in South Africa?
Options- A. Border
- B. Boland
- C. Griqualand West
- D. Gauteng Discuss
- 7. Which county did Ravi Shastri play for?
Options- A. Glamorgan
- B. Leicestershire
- C. Gloucestershire
- D. Lancashire Discuss
- 8. Who was the first Indian to win an individual medal in Olympics?
Options- A. Milkha Singh
- B. P.T.Usha
- C. Karnam Malleshwari
- D. K.D.Jadhav Discuss
- 9. In what year was the first international cricket match held?
Options- A. 1892 between England and India
- B. 1869 between England and Australia
- C. 1883 between Australia and Wales
- D. 1844 between Canada and the USA Discuss
- 10. Undertaker wrestled Yokozuna at the 1994 "Royal Rumble". This was a Casket Match. Undertaker wrestled in another Casket Match at the 1998 "Royal Rumble". Who did he wrestle?
Options- A. Yokozuna
- B. Shawn Michaels
- C. Mabel
- D. Triple H Discuss
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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: 1800s
Correct Answer: South africa
Correct Answer: Jason Gillespie
Explanation:
After the famous musician.
Correct Answer: Circumnavigation of the earth by car
Explanation:
Circumnavigating 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.
Correct Answer: Boland
Explanation:
Like Sachin Tendulkar, both Kambli and Amre were coached by Ramakanth Achrekar and played for Mumbai and India.
Correct Answer: Glamorgan
Explanation:
Ravi Shastri once hit spinner Tilak Raj for 6 sixes in an over in a First Class match.
Correct Answer: K.D.Jadhav
Explanation:
Mr. Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav or KD Jadhav, widely known as 'Pocket Dynamo', was independent India's first individual Olympic medalist when he won the freestyle wrestling bronze medal at the 1952 Helsinki Games
Correct Answer: 1844 between Canada and the USA
Explanation:
The first international cricket match was held between Canada and the USA on September 25, 1844, at the St George Cricket Club ground, Manhattan. Canada won by 23 runs.
Correct Answer: Shawn Michaels
Explanation:
This was the match that injured Shawn Michaels' back. Undertaker back dropped Shawn on the casket. Undertaker lost this match when Kane interferred.
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