Sports and Games of India and World Test 38

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Weekly Quiz Competition

Question 1
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The Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho Gaucho inaugurated the Nagjee International Club Football Tournament which was revived after a gap of $$21$$ years. In which of the following states this tournament was held?

A
Kerala

B
Meghalaya

C
Nagaland

D
Manipur
Solution
- Nagjee International Club Football Tournament is a premier football tournament in India and an event that is very popular in the Indian state of Kerala. Many top European and Latin American clubs participated in the tournament.
- The former Barcelona and AC Milan player Ronaldinho was announced as the Brand Ambassador of the Nagjee International Club Football Tournament.
Question 2
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This sport has assumed an image of extreme seriousness with total silence expected of the crowd. What is this sport that is recognised by pink and black balls as well as symbolic $$147$$ finish?

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Solution
- Snooker is a billiards sport for two players. It is played on a large table that is covered with a smooth green material called baize and has holes or pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions.
- The players use long thin sticks called cues to strike the white ball (the cue ball). The cue ball must always be hit first when attempting a shot at the target ball. The player who scores more points wins the game
Question 3
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Which of the following was the official mascot of UEFA European Championship $$2016$$?

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Solution
- The UEFA European Championship has existed since 1960 and ranks next to FIFA World Cup as the most prestigious completion for national football teams.
- The official UEFA EURO 2016 mascot was called Super Victor after supporters on internet voted for it as their favourite ahead of Driblou and Goalix.
- The mascot was dressed as a footballer in blue and white with a red cape and number 16 jersey.
Question 4
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Who among the following cricketers has scored first double century in World Cup cricket?

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Solution
- It was in February 2010 when history was made in men's ODI cricket as Sachin Tendulkar became the first to score a double hundred - 200* vs South Africa in Gwalior.
- Among the following, Chris Gayle was the first non-Indian to score a double ton, during the 2015 World Cup - 215 vs Zimbabwe in Canberra.
Question 5
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The Khelo National Level Competition was inaugurated in which of the following cities in January $$2017$$?

A
Hyderabad

B
New Delhi

C
Patiala

D
Pune
Solution
- The Ex-Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Vijay Goel had inaugurated the Khelo India National-level competitions for various sports for Under-14 and Under-17 children at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool Complex at New Delhi in the year 2017.
- The purpose of the competition was to provide a platform to the budding talents to compete at national level. Approx 1000 participants from more than 25 states and union territories had taken part in the competitions.
Question 6
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Who among the following other than Serena Williams has won $$22$$ Grand Slam titles?

A
Steffi Graf

B
Venus Williams

C
Maria Sharapova

D
Justine Henin
Solution
- Born in Germany, Steffi Graf entered pro tennis at the age of 13 and became one of the sport's top players. Known for her powerful forehand, Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles.
- In 1988, she had a "Golden Slam," winning all four major competitions and Olympic gold in one calendar year. She retired from tennis in 1999.
Question 7
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Which one of the following cities hosted the $$66^{th}$$ Senior National Basketball Championship for Men and Women?

A
Mumbai

B
Mysuru

C
Hyderabad

D
Patiala
Solution
- The 66th Senior National Basketball Championship for Men and Women is hosted by Mysuru from 9-16 January. The championship returned to Mysuru after a gap of 29 years.
- Over 53 combined teams in the Men and Women divisions participated, and after two high-flying finals, Indian Railways (Women) and Services (Men) emerged as national champions.
Question 8
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Where was the first One day International (ODI) match played in India?

A
New Delhi

B
Ahmedabad

C
Kolkata

D
Mumbai

Solution

In 1981, the 1st ODI was played in India at Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Stadium of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The match was played between India and England. England won the match by 5 wickets.
Question 9
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Australia won the $$2016$$ Trans-Tasman Trophy of Cricket by defeating which one of the following countries?

A
South Africa

B
Pakistan

C
New Zealand

D
England
Solution
- Australia won the 2016 Trans-Tasman Trophy of Cricket by defeating New Zealand by 2-0 in two-Match test Series.
- With this win, Australia had replaced India in the test rating and became World No. 1 in ICC Test ranking.
Question 10
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Late captain Shankar Laxman won the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award (posthumously). Which sport was he associated with?

A
Football

B
Hockey

C
Wrestling

D
Shooting
Solution
- Shankar Laxman was one of the greatest hockey players India ever produced.
- He was the first goalkeeper to become the captain of an international hockey team and the only player in the world to have played in three successive Olympic finals.