Latest Sports and Games General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

What was the bowling figures (O-M-R-W ) of Anil Kumble in his ODI debut against Sri Lanka?

A)

10-7-10-5

B)

10-0-42-1

C)

8.2-2-33-2

D)

1.1-0-27-0

Correct Answer : 10-0-42-1

Anil Kumble's first match against Sri Lanka was held on April 25, 1990 at Sharjah. Anil kumble picked up a wicket of SHU Karnain.

2 .

What is the middle name of the world class batsman Sachin Tendulkar?

A)

Rahul

B)

Rohan

C)

Ramesh

D)

Ravi

Correct Answer : Ramesh

3 .

The name Kunjarani Devi is associated with...?

A)

Weight Lifting

B)

Target shooting

C)

Athletics

D)

Swimming

Correct Answer : Weight Lifting

Nameirakpam Kunjarani Devi (born 1 March 1968) is the most decorated Indian sportswoman in weightlifting.

4 .

'Sports Channel' a monthly video magazine has been launched by

A)

Kapil Dev

B)

Sunil Gavaskar

C)

Ajit Wadekar

D)

Nawab Pataudi

Correct Answer : Kapil Dev

5 .

When ancient Olympic games first held?

A)

776 BC

B)

779 BC

C)

802 BC

D)

806 BC

Correct Answer : 776 BC

It seems fairly clear that by the late 8th century nudity was common for the male contestants. Although the ancient Games were staged in Olympia, Greece, from 776 BC through 393 AD, it took 1503 years for the Olympics to return. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.

6 .

India qualified for the Soccer World Cup in 1950 but were refused permission to take part why?

A)

They didnâ€™t have coach

B)

The players were not permitted to play in bare feet

C)

They were not allowed to play on Political issues

D)

None of the Above

Correct Answer : The players were not permitted to play in bare feet

India withdrew from the 1950 World Cup because they were not allowed to play barefoot. India surprised the world with their performance in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England.