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A)
Sachin Tendulkar
B)
Sunil Gavaskar
C)
Ajit Wadekar
D)
Kapil Dev

Correct Answer :   Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev received he Wisden Award for the 'Indian Cricketer of the Century'.

A)
Iran and Saudi Arabia
B)
Israel and Iran
C)
North and South Korea
D)
China and Taiwan

Correct Answer :   North and South Korea

The delegates from both North and South Korea had marched under a unified flag of Korea in the 2018 Asian Games.

A)
Tennis
B)
Shooting
C)
Golf
D)
Chess

Correct Answer :   Chess

The Reggio Emilia Tournament in which an Indian won early in 1992 is related to Chess.

A)
1891
B)
1896
C)
1914
D)
1928

Correct Answer :   1896

Athens 1896 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in Athens that took place 6 April 1896. The Athens Games were the first occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. The inaugural Games of the modern Olympics were attended by as many as 280 athletes, all male, from 12 countries.

A)
1924
B)
1930
C)
1936
D)
1938

Correct Answer :   1924

The first games, known as the International Silent Games, were held in 1924 in Paris with athletes from nine (9) European nations participating. The games were the brainchild of Eugène Rubens-Alcais, himself deaf and President of the French Deaf Sports Federation.

A)
Football
B)
Cricket
C)
Hockey
D)
Mauritius

Correct Answer :   Football

The Rovers Cup is a football tournament held in India. It was started by British football enthusiasts at Bombay in 1891. It is the 2nd oldest football tournament in India, after Durand Cup. 1st Worcester Regiment was the winner in the inaugural year. The last time this championship was held was in the 2000-01 season, when Mohun Bagan beat Churchill Brothers Sports Club from Goa 2-0 in the final. The Western India Football Association (WIFA) is making efforts to revive the tournament.

A)
Parupalli Kashyap
B)
P.V.Sindhu
C)
Saina Nehwal
D)
Kidambi Srikanth

Correct Answer :   Saina Nehwal

Saina Nehwal is the second Indian badminton player after Prakash Padukone to achieve the world number.1 ranking in badminton. Saina Nehwal is an Indian professional badminton singles player. A former world no. 1, she has won over 24 international titles, which includes eleven Superseries titles. She has represented India three times in the Olympics, winning a bronze medal in her second appearance.

A)
Yatching
B)
Hockey
C)
Football
D)
Golf

Correct Answer :   Golf

Ali Sher, an Arjuna Award winner, is associated with golf.

A)
Argentina
B)
United States of America
C)
Spain
D)
Australia

Correct Answer :   United States of America

The United States of America ranks first in the FIBA Basketball Men’s World Ranking.

A)
Badminton
B)
Cricket
C)
Football
D)
Hockey

Correct Answer :   Hockey

Agha Khan Cup is associated with the game of Hockey.