Q.1 Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2018?
Brazil
Germany
France
Argentina
Explanation - France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia by defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final.
Correct answer is: France
Q.2 Who holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles in men's tennis as of 2023?
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
Pete Sampras
Explanation - Novak Djokovic holds the record for the most men's Grand Slam singles titles with 24 as of 2023.
Correct answer is: Novak Djokovic
Q.3 In which sport is the term 'hat-trick' commonly used?
Cricket
Football
Hockey
All of the above
Explanation - The term 'hat-trick' is used in cricket, football, and hockey to denote three significant achievements by a player in a match.
Correct answer is: All of the above
Q.4 Which Indian athlete won the first individual Olympic gold medal for India?
Abhinav Bindra
Neeraj Chopra
P.V. Sindhu
Milkha Singh
Explanation - Abhinav Bindra won the individual gold in 10m Air Rifle at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Correct answer is: Abhinav Bindra
Q.5 Which country hosts the Tour de France cycling race?
Italy
Spain
France
Belgium
Explanation - The Tour de France is an annual multiple-stage cycling race primarily held in France.
Correct answer is: France
Q.6 In which sport is the term 'love' used for a score of zero?
Tennis
Badminton
Squash
Table Tennis
Explanation - In tennis, a score of zero is referred to as 'love'.
Correct answer is: Tennis
Q.7 Who is known as the 'Flying Sikh'?
Milkha Singh
P.T. Usha
Usain Bolt
Hima Das
Explanation - Milkha Singh, the legendary Indian sprinter, is nicknamed 'Flying Sikh' for his track achievements.
Correct answer is: Milkha Singh
Q.8 Which country has won the most Olympic medals in history?
China
Russia
USA
Germany
Explanation - The USA has historically won the highest number of Olympic medals across both Summer and Winter Games.
Correct answer is: USA
Q.9 Which sport is Sachin Tendulkar associated with?
Hockey
Cricket
Football
Badminton
Explanation - Sachin Tendulkar is a legendary cricketer from India, often called the 'God of Cricket'.
Correct answer is: Cricket
Q.10 Who won the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup?
India
Australia
England
New Zealand
Explanation - India won the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, defeating Australia in the final.
Correct answer is: India
Q.11 Which city hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?
Beijing
London
Rio de Janeiro
Tokyo
Explanation - The 2016 Summer Olympics were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Correct answer is: Rio de Janeiro
Q.12 Which Indian wrestler won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Sakshi Malik
Vinesh Phogat
Bajrang Punia
Bajrang Punia
Explanation - Bajrang Punia won the bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics; no Indian wrestler won gold in 2020.
Correct answer is: Bajrang Punia
Q.13 Which sport uses the terms 'scrum', 'try', and 'lineout'?
Rugby
Football
Hockey
Lacrosse
Explanation - These terms are specific to rugby, describing gameplay methods and scoring.
Correct answer is: Rugby
Q.14 Which country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay
Argentina
Brazil
Italy
Explanation - Uruguay hosted and won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930.
Correct answer is: Uruguay
Q.15 Who is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in badminton?
Saina Nehwal
P.V. Sindhu
Koneru Humpy
Jwala Gutta
Explanation - Saina Nehwal won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics in badminton.
Correct answer is: Saina Nehwal
Q.16 In which year did India win its first Hockey World Cup?
1975
1982
1998
2002
Explanation - India won its first Hockey World Cup in 1975 under the captaincy of Ajit Pal Singh.
Correct answer is: 1975
Q.17 Who is known as the 'Missile Man of Indian Football'?
Sunil Chhetri
Baichung Bhutia
IM Vijayan
Chuni Goswami
Explanation - Sunil Chhetri is nicknamed the 'Missile Man' for his precise and powerful goal-scoring ability.
Correct answer is: Sunil Chhetri
Q.18 Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
USA
UK
France
Germany
Explanation - The USA has hosted the Olympics a total of 8 times, more than any other country.
Correct answer is: USA
Q.19 Which Indian athlete is known as the 'Pocket Rocket'?
Hima Das
Dutee Chand
PT Usha
Saina Nehwal
Explanation - Hima Das, sprinter from Assam, earned the nickname 'Pocket Rocket' for her speed despite her petite frame.
Correct answer is: Hima Das
Q.20 In cricket, what does LBW stand for?
Leg Before Wicket
Line Behind Wicket
Leg Behind Wicket
Long Ball Wide
Explanation - LBW stands for 'Leg Before Wicket', a method of dismissal in cricket.
Correct answer is: Leg Before Wicket
Q.21 Which country won the first Rugby World Cup in 1987?
New Zealand
Australia
England
France
Explanation - New Zealand won the inaugural Rugby World Cup held in 1987.
Correct answer is: New Zealand
Q.22 Which Indian city hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games?
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Kolkata
Explanation - New Delhi hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the first time India hosted this event.
Correct answer is: New Delhi
Q.23 Who is the all-time highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history?
Miroslav Klose
Ronaldo Nazário
Lionel Messi
Pelé
Explanation - Miroslav Klose of Germany holds the record with 16 goals in FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Correct answer is: Miroslav Klose
Q.24 Which is the only country to have played in every FIFA World Cup?
Germany
Brazil
Argentina
Italy
Explanation - Brazil is the only country to have participated in every FIFA World Cup since its inception in 1930.
Correct answer is: Brazil
Q.25 In which sport is the Davis Cup awarded?
Tennis
Golf
Hockey
Cricket
Explanation - The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis.
Correct answer is: Tennis