Question 1

Cricket tragedy: Player who died while fielding for Abahani Club (Bangladesh). Name the cricketer who succumbed to injury sustained on the field while playing for Abahani Krira Chakra in Dhaka. Choose the correct cricketer.

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Topic: Notable incidents in cricket Given data Identify the player who died after being struck while fielding in a club match in Bangladesh. Concept/Approach In 1998, Indian batsman Raman Lamba was hit on the head at short-leg while playing for Abahani Krira Chakra in Dhaka and tragically passed away. Reasoning Match context (Dhaka club cricket) → widely remembered incident → Raman Lamba. Common pitfalls Confusing with other cricketers who passed away off the field or in unrelated circumstances. Final Answer Raman Lamba

Question 2

County form slump (2000): Indian star who struggled at Lancashire. Which Indian cricketer had a torrid, underwhelming stint with Lancashire County Cricket Club in the year 2000? Choose the correct player.

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Topic: Indian cricketers in county cricket Given data Identify the Indian player whose 2000 Lancashire stint is often described as a poor run. Concept/Approach Sourav Ganguly joined Lancashire in 2000 but endured a lean season by his standards, which is a common sports-quiz reference. Reasoning Match the year (2000) and the county (Lancashire) → Sourav Ganguly. Common pitfalls Mixing up counties and years for other Indian stars (e.g., Dravid with Kent, Tendulkar with Yorkshire). Final Answer Sourav Ganguly

Question 3

Australian cricket nickname: Who was called 'Fruitfly' by teammates? Identify the Australian player nicknamed 'Fruitfly' (a ‘‘pest’’) within the squad culture. Choose the correct cricketer.

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Topic: Famous cricket nicknames Given data We need the Aussie international known as 'Fruitfly' among teammates. Concept/Approach Within Australian teams, humorous nicknames are common. The tag 'Fruitfly' (‘‘because he was a pest’’) is associated with Merv Hughes. Reasoning Cross-referencing common nicknames: Boon → 'Boonie', Healy → 'Heals', Taylor → 'Tubs' → leaves Merv Hughes for 'Fruitfly'. Common pitfalls Attributing the nickname to other well-known Aussies with different, popular monikers. Final Answer Merv Hughes

Question 4

US ballparks: Fenway Park's Major League Baseball team. Fenway Park is the home field of which MLB franchise? Choose the correct team.

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Topic: MLB stadiums and home teams Given data Identify the MLB team that plays home games at Fenway Park. Concept/Approach Fenway Park, opened in 1912, is famously the home of the Boston Red Sox, known for features like the Green Monster. Reasoning Historic ballpark → instantly associated with the Boston Red Sox. Common pitfalls Confusing with Wrigley Field (Cubs) or Yankee Stadium (Yankees). Final Answer Boston Red Sox

Question 5

MLB batting records: Highest all-time career batting average. Which Major League Baseball player holds the record for the highest lifetime batting average? Choose the correct legend.

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Topic: Major MLB career records Given data Identify the holder of MLB's highest career batting average. Concept/Approach Ty Cobb leads MLB history with a career batting average of approximately .366, ahead of other greats. Reasoning Compare lifetime averages of legends → Ty Cobb is the benchmark. Common pitfalls Picking Ted Williams (noted hitter) or Babe Ruth (power numbers) instead of Cobb's average record. Final Answer Ty Cobb

Question 6

College hoops (Great Alaska Shootout 1998): Duke's opponent in the final. Which men's team defeated Duke in the championship game of the 1998 Great Alaska Shootout? Choose the correct winner.

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Topic: NCAA early-season tournaments Given data Identify the team that beat Duke in the 1998 Great Alaska Shootout final. Concept/Approach The Cincinnati Bearcats edged Duke in the 1998 final of the Great Alaska Shootout, an oft-asked college basketball trivia item. Reasoning Duke frequently features in early-season finals; 1998 crown went to Cincinnati. Common pitfalls Choosing perennial powers that won in other years (e.g., UCLA/Arizona/Kentucky). Final Answer Cincinnati Bearcats

Question 7

India's first-ever ODI appearance: Venue of debut one-day international. Where did India play its first One Day International (ODI) match? Choose the correct venue/city.

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Topic: India's ODI milestones Given data Identify the venue of India's first-ever ODI. Concept/Approach India's ODI debut came in 1974 against England at Headingley, Leeds. Reasoning Not in India; debut was on England tour → Headingley, Leeds. Common pitfalls Assuming the first ODI was at a famous Indian ground like Eden Gardens or Wankhede. Final Answer Headingley, Leeds

Question 8

ODI rules milestone (Jaipur, 02-10-1983): New regulation introduced in India–Pakistan match. In the India vs Pakistan ODI at Jaipur on 02-10-1983, which new on-field restriction was introduced for the first time in India? Choose the correct innovati…

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Topic: Evolution of ODI playing conditions Given data Identify the new rule first used in the India–Pakistan ODI at Jaipur on 02-10-1983. Concept/Approach The 30-yard fielding circle (restricting the number of fielders outside during specified overs) was formally marked and applied as a restriction in India around this time; the Jaipur ODI is noted for its introduction. Reasoning Other choices do not match the era: colored kits/white balls/third umpire/free hits came much later. Common pitfalls Selecting later-era innovations (e.g., white ball or free-hit) that were not part of early-1980s ODIs in India. Final Answer Introduction of the 30-yard fielding circle restriction

Question 9

Cricket nicknames: What is Mark Waugh commonly called? Identify the popular nickname by which Australia's Mark Waugh is widely known. Choose the correct nickname.

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Topic: Player monikers in international cricket Given data We need Mark Waugh's common nickname. Concept/Approach Because he is the younger twin of Steve Waugh, Mark Waugh is popularly nicknamed 'Junior'. (He was also cheekily dubbed 'The Afghan' early on as the 'forgotten Waugh', but 'Junior' is the common moniker.) Reasoning Map nicknames: Punter → Ponting; Mr. Cricket → Hussey; Binga → Lee; Pigeon → McGrath → leaves Junior for Mark Waugh. Common pitfalls Confusing Mark's nickname with those of other Australian teammates. Final Answer Junior

Question 10

WWE history: Identify the opponent The Rock defeated to win his first WWF/WWE Championship.  Context: Survivor Series 1998 (Deadly Game) tournament final; The Rock captured his first world title that night.  Choose the correct opponent's ring name.

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Given data Event: Survivor Series 1998, the "Deadly Game" tournament. Task: Name the opponent The Rock beat to win his first WWF/WWE Championship. Concept/Approach Recall the tournament final booking and on-screen storyline turn. Answer reasoning The Rock defeated Mankind in the final, with a controversial finish and the McMahon family angle, to claim his first world title. Eliminations Steve Austin, Triple H, Undertaker, and Kane were key figures then but were not the losing finalist that night. Final Answer Mankind

Question 11

Cricket records: Who holds the record for the highest individual score in a single first-class innings?  Context: Consider all recognized first-class matches worldwide, across eras and domestic leagues.  Choose the correct cricketer.

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Given data Category: First-class cricket (not Tests only). Ask: Highest individual score by any batter. Concept/Approach Recall the world record set in English county cricket. Key fact Brian Lara scored 501* for Warwickshire vs. Durham (1994), the standing first-class record. Why others are wrong Hanif Mohammad (499), Don Bradman (452*), Graeme Hick (405*), Archie MacLaren (424) are huge scores but below 501*. Final Answer Brian Lara

Question 12

Cricket history: In which year was the first officially recognized Test match played?  Context: Australia vs England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground; the sport's inaugural Test.  Choose the correct year.

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Given data Ask: Year of the first official Test match. Fixture: Australia vs England at the MCG. Answer The first Test was played in 1877 (15–19 March), initiating international Test cricket. Eliminations 1882 is famous for the origin of the Ashes, not the first Test; the other years are later or irrelevant. Final Answer 1877

Question 13

Traditional sports of Manipur: Which game is considered the Manipuri version of hockey?  Context: Identify the indigenous Manipuri field game most akin to hockey in play and equipment.  Choose the correct name.

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Given data Region: Manipur (India). Task: Pick the game that corresponds to a hockey-like sport. Answer reasoning Khong Kangjei is the Manipuri game closest to field hockey. Eliminations Sagol Kangjei is traditional polo (on horseback); Kang is an indoor disc game; Hiyang Tannaba is a boat race; Yubi Lakpi is a coconut-carrying contact game. Final Answer Khong Kangjei

Question 14

Indian athletics governance: In which year was the Amateur Athletics Federation of India (now AFI) established?  Context: Identify the founding year of the national athletics body that governs track and field in India.  Choose the correct year.

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Given data Organization: Amateur Athletics Federation of India (renamed Athletics Federation of India). Ask: Founding year. Answer The federation was established in 1946. Notes Later years reflect post-independence sporting expansions but do not match the actual founding date. Final Answer 1946

Question 15

County cricket signings: Which English county signed Yuvraj Singh for the 2003 season?  Context: Identify the county club that contracted India's Yuvraj Singh as an overseas professional in 2003.  Choose the correct county.

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Given data Player: Yuvraj Singh (India). Task: Name the county he signed for in 2003. Answer Yuvraj Singh signed with Yorkshire in 2003 as their overseas professional. Eliminations The other listed counties were not his 2003 destination. Final Answer Yorkshire

Question 16

Test cricket records: Which batter holds the record for the most Test centuries?  Context: Consider career Test hundreds across all teams and eras; identify the all-time leader.  Choose the correct player.

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Given data Metric: Career Test hundreds (centuries). Answer Sachin Tendulkar tops the list with 51 Test centuries. Why others are wrong Ponting (41), Kallis (45), Gavaskar (34), and Sangakkara (38) all trail Tendulkar's mark. Final Answer Sachin Tendulkar

Question 17

Cricket World Cup winners: Which country won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1999?  Context: Final played at Lord's; pick the champion nation.  Choose the correct team.

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Given data Tournament year: 1999. Venue of final: Lord's, London. Answer reasoning Australia defeated Pakistan in the final to win the 1999 Cricket World Cup. Final Answer Australia

Question 18

Which team did Sachin Tendulkar play for in the Ranji Trophy when he made his debut in first class cricket?

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And he stayed with them for years.

Question 19

Who was the man of the match of the 1983 World Cup Final?

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This capped off an amazing win by the Indians over the all-conquering West Indian side!

Question 20

In which year did Ajay Jadeja make his ODI debut?

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That match was between India and Sri Lanka.

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