Sports Quiz
Practice quiz on Sports (Current Affairs). 5 real exam questions.
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All 25 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.
Q1.Which country will host 2028 Olympics?
- A.France
- B.USA
- C.Australia
- D.Japan
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Answer: B. USA
USA (Los Angeles).
Q2.Which edition of the 38th National Games of India was held in 2025?
- A.36th
- B.37th
- C.38th
- D.39th
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Answer: C. 38th
The 38th National Games of India were held in 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Q3.Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
- A.Mary Kom
- B.PV Sindhu
- C.Karnam Malleswari
- D.Saina Nehwal
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Answer: C. Karnam Malleswari
Karnam Malleswari won bronze in weightlifting (2000).
Q4.Which sporting event did Rajasthan host in 2025 for the first time, with mascots ‘Khamma’ and ‘Ghani’?
- A.Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025
- B.National Sports Festival 2025
- C.India University Games 2025
- D.Rajasthan University Games 2025
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Answer: A. Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025
Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025 was launched with mascots ‘Khamma’ & ‘Ghani’. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Q5.Which national government mission was launched in India in 2025 for sports at university level?
- A.Khelo India University Games
- B.Fit India University Games
- C.National Indoor University Games
- D.Youth Olympic University Games
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Answer: A. Khelo India University Games
The Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025 is part of the national mission to strengthen university-level sports. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
Q6.Which sport is associated with the term 'Grand Slam'?
- A.Cricket
- B.Tennis
- C.Football
- D.Hockey
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Answer: B. Tennis
Tennis has four Grand Slam tournaments each year.
Q7.The Olympic Games are held every how many years?
- A.2 years
- B.3 years
- C.4 years
- D.5 years
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Answer: C. 4 years
The Summer and Winter Olympics each occur every 4 years.
Q8.Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles historically?
- A.Germany
- B.Brazil
- C.Argentina
- D.Italy
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Answer: B. Brazil
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup a record five times.
Q9.Which game is traditionally regarded as India's national game?
- A.Cricket
- B.Hockey
- C.Kabaddi
- D.Football
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Answer: B. Hockey
Hockey is traditionally cited as India's national game, though India has no officially declared national sport.
Q10.Sachin Tendulkar is associated with which sport?
- A.Cricket
- B.Hockey
- C.Football
- D.Badminton
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Answer: A. Cricket
Sachin Tendulkar is a legendary Indian cricketer.
Q11.The Ranji Trophy is a domestic tournament in which sport?
- A.Cricket
- B.Hockey
- C.Football
- D.Tennis
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Answer: A. Cricket
The Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic cricket tournament.
Q12.In badminton, the object hit over the net is called the:
- A.Puck
- B.Shuttlecock
- C.Ball
- D.Disc
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Answer: B. Shuttlecock
The shuttlecock (also called a birdie) is used in badminton.
Q13.Which sport uses the terms 'love' and 'deuce'?
- A.Tennis
- B.Badminton
- C.Table Tennis
- D.Squash
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Answer: A. Tennis
Tennis scoring uses terms like love and deuce.
Q14.The Davis Cup is a major international tournament in which sport?
- A.Tennis
- B.Golf
- C.Cricket
- D.Hockey
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Answer: A. Tennis
The Davis Cup is the premier international team tennis event.
Q15.In which sport is the 'Green Jacket' awarded to the champion?
- A.Golf
- B.Tennis
- C.Cricket
- D.Polo
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Answer: A. Golf
The Green Jacket is awarded to the winner of the Masters Tournament in golf.
Q16.Which country hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
- A.France
- B.Greece
- C.USA
- D.England
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Answer: B. Greece
The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece.
Q17.The FIFA World Cup trophy is awarded in which sport?
- A.Football
- B.Rugby
- C.Hockey
- D.Cricket
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Answer: A. Football
FIFA governs international football, including the World Cup.
Q18.Which Indian city hosted the 1982 Asian Games?
- A.Mumbai
- B.New Delhi
- C.Kolkata
- D.Chennai
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Answer: B. New Delhi
New Delhi hosted the 1982 Asian Games.
Q19.Major Dhyan Chand is famously associated with which sport?
- A.Cricket
- B.Hockey
- C.Football
- D.Wrestling
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Answer: B. Hockey
Dhyan Chand was a legendary Indian hockey player.
Q20.The term 'Yorker' is used in which sport?
- A.Cricket
- B.Football
- C.Badminton
- D.Tennis
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Answer: A. Cricket
A yorker is a type of delivery in cricket.
Q21.Wimbledon is a famous annual tournament in which sport?
- A.Tennis
- B.Golf
- C.Cricket
- D.Hockey
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Answer: A. Tennis
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world.
Q22.The Arjuna Award in India is given for excellence in:
- A.Literature
- B.Sports
- C.Science
- D.Films
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Answer: B. Sports
The Arjuna Award recognises outstanding achievement in sports.
Q23.The Wankhede Stadium, a well-known Indian sporting venue, hosts matches of which sport?
- A.Cricket
- B.Football
- C.Hockey
- D.Badminton
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Answer: A. Cricket
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is a major cricket venue.
Q24.The Khelo India Youth Games are organised to promote:
- A.Sports among youth in India
- B.Foreign trade
- C.Education reforms
- D.Health insurance
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Answer: A. Sports among youth in India
Khelo India Youth Games promotes grassroots sports talent in India.
Q25.The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna is India's highest award in the field of:
- A.Sports
- B.Literature
- C.Cinema
- D.Science
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Answer: A. Sports
It is India's highest sporting honour.
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