Sports problems
- 1. How many gold medals have been won by India in the Olympics so far?
Options- A. 4
- B. 8
- C. 9
- D. 10 Discuss
Correct Answer: 9
Explanation:
In the 2008 Games in Beijing, Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win gold in an individual event when he won the men's 10 meter air rifle competition. This was India's 9th gold medal in Olympic competition.
India has won eight gold medals in field hockey (1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, 1980).
- 2. Where did the 1st ODI match was played in India?
Options- A. New Delhi
- B. Ahmedabad
- C. Kolkata
- D. Mumbai Discuss
Correct Answer: Ahmedabad
- 3. Who was the 1st president of BCCI ( Board of Control for Cricket in India )?
Options- A. R.E. Grant Govan
- B. Dr. Maharajkumar Sir Vijaya Ananda
- C. Sikandar Hyat Khan
- D. Anthony S. D'Mello Discuss
Correct Answer: R.E. Grant Govan
Explanation:
Govan was president from 1928-29 to 1932-33.
- 4. Who was the 1st ODI captain for India?
Options- A. Ajit Wadekar
- B. Bishen Singh Bedi
- C. Nawab Pataudi
- D. Vinoo Mankad Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Ajit Wadekar
Explanation:
Ajit Wadekar has played only 2 ODI matches.
- 5. Which NBA player scored 8 points in the final 7 seconds of a game to lead his team to victory?
Options- A. Baron Davis
- B. Kevin Garnett
- C. Stephon Maurbury
- D. Reggie Miller Discuss
Correct Answer: Reggie Miller
- 6. Who did Shawn Michaels beat to win his first Intercontinental Title?
Options- A. Bret Hart
- B. Marty Jannetty
- C. British Bulldog
- D. Tito Santana Discuss
Correct Answer: British Bulldog
Explanation:
This happened on an episode of "Saturday Night's Main Event". Bulldog attempted a Superplex and Shawn reversed it to a pinning move. Shawn would defend the belt against wrestlers such as, Tatanka, Mr. Perfect and Crush.
- 7. Which was the 1st non Test playing country to beat India in an international match?
Options- A. Canada
- B. Sri Lanka
- C. Zimbabwe
- D. East Africa Discuss
Correct Answer: Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Sri Lanka got the status of Test playing country in 1981, and beat India in the 1979 World Cup. Before this they were champion of ICC non-test playing countries.
- 8. Which county did speedster Javagal Srinath play for in 1995?
Options- A. Kent
- B. Glamorgan
- C. Gloucestershire
- D. Leicestershire Discuss
Correct Answer: Gloucestershire
Explanation:
He left in 2003.
- 9. Which county did the outspoken Spin great Bishen Singh Bedi play for?
Options- A. Essex
- B. Surrey
- C. Northamptonshire
- D. Sussex Discuss
Correct Answer: Northamptonshire
Explanation:
Bishen Singh Bedi, the greatest Left arm spinner ever!
- 10. 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
Correct Answer: AB
Explanation:
Captain Grumpy was more of a media invention.
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