Sports - General Knowledge Questions

A)
England
B)
Australia
C)
Sri Lanka
D)
West Indies

Correct Answer :   Sri Lanka

The first test between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled to be played at Mohali on 4th March 2022, will be Virat Kohli’s 100th Test match.The match will have no restrictions, informed BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah also confirmed that he has spoken with the PCA office bearers and they have confirmed that cricket fans will be able to witness the historic moment of Virat Kohli playing his 100th Test match.

A)
VVS Laxman
B)
Sourav Ganguly
C)
Sachin Tendulkar
D)
Rahul Dravid

Correct Answer :   Sachin Tendulkar

Only 11 Indian cricketers have played 100 Tests or more with "Sachin Tendulkar" topping the list having played 200 Test matches, followed by Rahul Dravid who has played 163 Test matches and VVS Laxman who has played 134 Test matches. 

A)
England
B)
Pakistan
C)
Australia
D)
New Zealand

Correct Answer :   Pakistan

India will face Pakistan in its opening match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga on March 6, 2022. The Women’s World Cup will be held in New Zealand from March 4 to April 3, 2022. The tournament will see participation from eight teams.

A)
Belarus
B)
Israel
C)
Ukraine
D)
United States

Correct Answer :   Belarus

The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reiterated IOC’s strong condemnation of the breach of the Olympic Truce by the Russian government as well as Belarus government for supporting and helping Russian attacks in Ukraine. The Olympic Truce had begun seven days before the start of the Winter Olympic Games, on 4 February 2022, and is scheduled to end seven days after the closing of the Paralympic Games, which will take place between March 4-13.

A)
International Chess Federation
B)
International Judo Federation
C)
International Football Federation
D)
International Volleyball Federation

Correct Answer :   International Judo Federation

The International Judo Federation has suspended Vladimir Putin as Honorary President and Ambassador of the federation in the light of the ongoing war in Ukraine. The federation has also cancelled its May 20-22 Grand Slam event in Kazan, Russia.

A)
England
B)
India
C)
Sri Lanka
D)
Australia

Correct Answer :   Australia

Australia arrived in Pakistan for first cricket tour in 24 years on February 27, 2022 amid tight security. Australian skipper Pat Cummins said that the tight security surrounding their team was comforting and would not be a distraction.

A)
Daniil Medvedev
B)
Novak Djokovic
C)
Rafael Nadal
D)
Stefanos Tsitsipas

Correct Answer :   Rafael Nadal

In tennis, Rafael Nadal (Spain) beat British number one Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 to win the singles title of Mexican Open 2022 (also known as Acapulco title). This is the 91st ATP title of his career and the third title of the season. This is the fourth time that Rafael Nadal has won the Mexican Open title, after winning the previous ones in 2005, 2013 and 2020. Men’s double title winners are Feliciano Lopez (Spain) and Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece).

A)
6 Medals
B)
7 Medals
C)
8 Medals
D)
10 Medals

Correct Answer :   8 Medals

India concluded its campaign at the Singapore Weightlifting International 2022 with eight medals, including six golds and a silver and bronze each. Each of the Eight Indian lifters who registered for Singapore International won medals and secured their spots at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in July-August. India now has total of 12 weightlifters qualified for the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.

A)
Wushu
B)
Boxing
C)
Hockey
D)
Weightlifting

Correct Answer :   Wushu

Indian Wushu player "Sadia Tariq" has won a gold medal in junior tournament at the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship 2022 on February 25, 2022. The 15-year-old Sadia Tariq hails from Srinagar in Jammua & Kashmir.

A)
Rafael Nadal
B)
Daniil Medvedev
C)
Andy Murray
D)
Roger Federer

Correct Answer :   Daniil Medvedev

Russia’s "Daniil Medvedev" has become the world’s No. 1 Tennis Player after reaching the top spot in the ATP rankings on February 28, 2022 He has become the 24th male player to reach the top spot after Novak Djokovic’s loss to Jiri Vesely in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships on February 24, 2022.