In what year was the first international cricket match held?

1869 between England and Australia

1883 between Australia and Wales

1844 between Canada and the USA

Who was the 1st president of BCCI ( Board of Control for Cricket in India )?

Dr. Maharajkumar Sir Vijaya Ananda

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1.	Gautam Gambhir made his ODI debut in 2003.That match was won by India by 200 runs.How many balls did he face for his 11 runs?
A.	10
B.	11
C.	22
D.	33
Answer» D. 33

Discussion

2.	In which year did Ajay Sharma play his only Test match?
A.	1990
B.	1989
C.	1985
D.	1988
Answer» E.

Discussion

3.	The state which declared 1995-1996 as the Hockey year is
A.	Punjab
B.	Gujarat
C.	Tamil Nadu
D.	New Delhi
Answer» B. Gujarat

Discussion

4.	India First won the Olympic Hockey Gold at
A.	London
B.	Amsterdam
C.	Berlin
D.	Rome
Answer» C. Berlin

Discussion

5.	Susi Susanti, held the Grand Slam title in which of the following games
A.	Lawn Tennis
B.	Tennis
C.	Badminton
D.	volley ball
Answer» D. volley ball

Discussion

6.	How many players are there in Kabbadi team?
A.	11
B.	9
C.	5
D.	7
Answer» E.

Discussion

7.	How many wickets did Yograj Singh take in his 1st ODI match?
A.	1
B.	2
C.	4
D.	3
Answer» C. 4

Discussion

8.	Who made his Test debut alongwith Salil Ankola in the same match?
A.	Rahul Dravid
B.	Sachin Tendulkar
C.	Kapil Dev
D.	Mohinder Amarnath
Answer» C. Kapil Dev

Discussion

9.	Which of the following is a Manipuri version of Hockey?
A.	Khong Kangjei
B.	Hiyang Tanaba
C.	Yubi Lakpi
D.	None of above
Answer» B. Hiyang Tanaba

Discussion

10.	What is the name of the person that controls a football match?
A.	A referee
B.	An umpire
C.	A spectator
D.	A goalkeeper
Answer» B. An umpire

Discussion

11.	Former Australian captain Allan Border was sometimes known as "Captain Grumpy". What was his other nickname?
A.	Abe
B.	Captain Junior
C.	AB
D.	Groucho
Answer» D. Groucho

Discussion

12.	The Indian football team made its first appearance at Olympics in...?
A.	1936
B.	1948
C.	1952
D.	1956
Answer» C. 1952

Discussion

13.	Fenway Park is the home field of what Major League Baseball team?
A.	New York Yankees
B.	Chicago White Sox
C.	Montreal Expos
D.	Boston Red Sox
Answer» E.

Discussion

14.	Pravin Amre and Vinod Kambli played for which province in South Africa?
A.	Border
B.	Boland
C.	Griqualand West
D.	Gauteng
Answer» C. Griqualand West

Discussion

15.	Which county did Sunil Gavaskar play for?
A.	Somerset
B.	Worcestershire
C.	Warwickshire
D.	Glamorgan
Answer» B. Worcestershire

Discussion

16.	In which Indian state did the game of Polo originate?
A.	Meghalaya
B.	Rajasthan
C.	Manipur
D.	West Bengal
Answer» D. West Bengal

Discussion

17.	Ajit Agarkar made his Test debut in 1998 as a bowler. How many wickets did he take in that match including both 1st and 2nd innings?
A.	2
B.	1
C.	5
D.	3
Answer» B. 1

Discussion

18.	In what year was the first international cricket match held?
A.	1892 between England and India
B.	1869 between England and Australia
C.	1883 between Australia and Wales
D.	1844 between Canada and the USA
Answer» E.

Discussion

19.	Sourav Ganguly made his Test debut in 1996.How many runs did he score in the 1st innings of that match?
A.	132
B.	131
C.	32
D.	99
Answer» C. 32

Discussion

20.	Rahul Dravid also made Test debut along with Sourav Ganguly in the same match.He scored 95 runs. How many fours did he hit in that innings of 95 runs?
A.	6
B.	10
C.	5
D.	7
Answer» B. 10

Discussion

21.	How many fours had Yograj Singh hit throughout his Test career?
A.	10
B.	9
C.	4
D.	1
Answer» E.

Discussion

22.	Which track and field star overcame childhood polio to become one of the greatest athletes of her time?
A.	Wilma Rudolph
B.	Gail Devers
C.	Florence Griffith Joyner
D.	Jackie Robinson
Answer» B. Gail Devers

Discussion

23.	Which county did speedster Javagal Srinath play for in 1995?
A.	Kent
B.	Glamorgan
C.	Gloucestershire
D.	Leicestershire
Answer» D. Leicestershire

Discussion

24.	Undertaker wrestled Yokozuna at the 1994 "Royal Rumble". This was a Casket Match. Undertaker wrestled in another Casket Match at the 1998 "Royal Rumble". Who did he wrestle?
A.	Yokozuna
B.	Shawn Michaels
C.	Mabel
D.	Triple H
Answer» C. Mabel

Discussion

25.	Who was the 1st president of BCCI ( Board of Control for Cricket in India )?
A.	R.E. Grant Govan
B.	Dr. Maharajkumar Sir Vijaya Ananda
C.	Sikandar Hyat Khan
D.	Anthony S. D'Mello
Answer» B. Dr. Maharajkumar Sir Vijaya Ananda

Discussion

26.	Who amongst the following is the highest Wicket taker in the history of cricket ? (Both ODI and Test Cricket)
A.	Wasim Akram
B.	Anil Kumble
C.	Muttiah Muralidharan
D.	Shane Warne
Answer» D. Shane Warne

Discussion

27.

Match List - I (Player) with List - II (Sports) and Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List - I List - II
F. Gagan Narang 1. Archery
G. Akhil Kumar 2. Awimming
H. Mangal Singh Champia 3. Boxing
J. Virdhawal Khade 4. Rifle Shooting
Codes
F G H J
A. 4 1 3 2
B. 2 3 1 4
C. 4 3 1 2
D. 2 1 3 4

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer» D. D.

Discussion

28.

Match the following
Cup / Trophy Sports
F. Deohar Trophy 1. Volleyball
G. Durand Cup 2. Football
H. Davis Cup 3. Cricket
4. Tennis
Codes
F G H
A. 3 2 4
B. 3 1 4
C. 2 3 1
D. 1 2 4

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer» B. B.

Discussion

29.

Match List - I (Sports Terns) with List - II (Sports) and Select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists
List - I List - II
F. Bull's Eye 1. Cricket
G. Caddy 2. Tennis
H. Deuce 3. Shooting
J. Goobly 4. Golf
Codes
F G H J
A. 3 4 2 1
B. 1 3 4 2
C. 2 4 3 1
D. 3 1 2 4

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer» B. B.

Discussion

30.

Match the Following
List - I List - II
F. Grand Slam 1. Chess
G. Grand Prix 2. Polo
H. Grand Master 3. Bridge
J. 4. International race
Codes
F G H
A. 1 2 3
B. 2 4 3
C. 4 3 1
D. 4 2 1

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer» D. D.

Discussion

31.	The Olympic Museum was opened at which of the following places?
A.	Rome
B.	Berlin
C.	Lausanne
D.	Athens
Answer» D. Athens

Discussion

32.	India first won the Olympic Hockey gold at
A.	Amsterdam
B.	Los Angeles
C.	Mumbai
D.	Tokyo
Answer» B. Los Angeles

Discussion

33.	With which sport the term 'Caddie' is associated?
A.	Polo
B.	Golf
C.	Bridge
D.	Billiards
Answer» C. Bridge

Discussion

34.	The term 'bogey' is associated with
A.	Cricket
B.	Chess
C.	Golf
D.	Baseball
Answer» D. Baseball

Discussion

35.	Which one of the following countries was defeated by India in inaugural T-20 Cricket World Cup?
A.	Pakistan
B.	South Africa
C.	Australia
D.	England
Answer» B. South Africa

Discussion

36.	Which of the following trophies/cups associated with the game of Hockey?
A.	Derby
B.	Aga Khan Cup
C.	Merdeka
D.	Vizzy Trophy
Answer» C. Merdeka

Discussion

37.	Who founded the IOC to organize the Olympic Games in 1894?
A.	J.H. Bacquerel
B.	Baron de Coubertin
C.	Khalid Ali Ansari
D.	None of the Above
Answer» C. Khalid Ali Ansari

Discussion

38.	The sportsperson 'Soma Biswas' is associated with
A.	Sailing
B.	Hockey
C.	Golf
D.	Athletics
Answer» E.

Discussion

39.	Which one of the following countries had hosted the first winter Paralympic Games?
A.	Sweden
B.	France
C.	Soviet Union
D.	China
Answer» B. France

Discussion

40.	Which one of the following games is associated with the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup?
A.	Hockey
B.	Football
C.	Cricket
D.	Tennis
Answer» B. Football

Discussion

41.	Gagan Narang, whose name has been recommended for 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award' is a famous
A.	Motor Car Racer
B.	Cricketer
C.	Air Rifle Shooter
D.	Footballer
Answer» D. Footballer

Discussion

42.	Gautama Buddha Circuit is the venue for which Grand Prix race?
A.	Malaysian Grand Prix
B.	Indian Grand Prix
C.	British Grand Prix
D.	Italian Grand Prix
Answer» C. British Grand Prix

Discussion

43.	Which one of the following Tennis tournaments is the first to start the International Grand Slam in the Tennis history?
A.	Australian Open
B.	French Open
C.	Wimbledon Open
D.	US Open
Answer» D. US Open

Discussion

44.	When did the Wimbledon Grand Slam Tennis tournament start?
A.	1857
B.	1877
C.	1897
D.	1898
Answer» C. 1897

Discussion

45.	In which year, the Grand Master title of Chess started?
A.	1971
B.	1972
C.	1973
D.	1974
Answer» C. 1973

Discussion

46.	Which one of the following countries had hosted the first world Paralympic Games in 1960?
A.	Rome, Italy
B.	Mumbai, India
C.	Madrid, Spain
D.	Paris, France
Answer» B. Mumbai, India

Discussion

47.	The 'Dronacharya Award' is given to
A.	Coaches
B.	Sportspersons
C.	Umapires
D.	Sports Editors
Answer» B. Sportspersons

Discussion

48.	Which of the following is correctly matched?
A.	Cricket : Bogey
B.	Boxing : Bully
C.	Chess : Checkmate
D.	Tennis : Smas
Answer» D. Tennis : Smas

Discussion

49.	Who was the first Indian to win an individual medal in Olympics?
A.	PT Usha
B.	Karnam Malleshwari
C.	Deepika Kumari
D.	Sania Nehwal
Answer» C. Deepika Kumari

Discussion

50.	Who was the first Indian woman who won the Gold medal in Asian Games?
A.	PT Usha
B.	Sunita Rani
C.	Shiny Abraham
D.	Kamaljeet Sandhu
Answer» E.

Discussion

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Gautam Gambhir made his ODI debut in 2003.That match was won by India by 200 runs.How many balls did he face for his 11 runs?

In which year did Ajay Sharma play his only Test match?

The state which declared 1995-1996 as the Hockey year is

India First won the Olympic Hockey Gold at

Susi Susanti, held the Grand Slam title in which of the following games

How many players are there in Kabbadi team?

How many wickets did Yograj Singh take in his 1st ODI match?

Who made his Test debut alongwith Salil Ankola in the same match?

Which of the following is a Manipuri version of Hockey?

What is the name of the person that controls a football match?

Former Australian captain Allan Border was sometimes known as "Captain Grumpy". What was his other nickname?

The Indian football team made its first appearance at Olympics in...?

Fenway Park is the home field of what Major League Baseball team?

Pravin Amre and Vinod Kambli played for which province in South Africa?

Which county did Sunil Gavaskar play for?

In which Indian state did the game of Polo originate?

Ajit Agarkar made his Test debut in 1998 as a bowler. How many wickets did he take in that match including both 1st and 2nd innings?

In what year was the first international cricket match held?

Sourav Ganguly made his Test debut in 1996.How many runs did he score in the 1st innings of that match?

Rahul Dravid also made Test debut along with Sourav Ganguly in the same match.He scored 95 runs. How many fours did he hit in that innings of 95 runs?

How many fours had Yograj Singh hit throughout his Test career?

Which track and field star overcame childhood polio to become one of the greatest athletes of her time?

Which county did speedster Javagal Srinath play for in 1995?

Undertaker wrestled Yokozuna at the 1994 "Royal Rumble". This was a Casket Match. Undertaker wrestled in another Casket Match at the 1998 "Royal Rumble". Who did he wrestle?

Who was the 1st president of BCCI ( Board of Control for Cricket in India )?

Who amongst the following is the highest Wicket taker in the history of cricket ?(Both ODI and Test Cricket)

Match List - I (Player) with List - II (Sports) and Select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Gagan Narang1.ArcheryG. Akhil Kumar2.AwimmingH. Mangal Singh Champia3.BoxingJ. Virdhawal Khade4.Rifle Shooting Codes FGHJA.4132B.2314C.4312D.2134

Match the followingCup / TrophySportsF. Deohar Trophy1.VolleyballG. Durand Cup2.FootballH. Davis Cup3.Cricket4.Tennis Codes FGHA.324B.314C.231D.124

Match List - I (Sports Terns) with List - II (Sports) and Select the correct answer by using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Bull's Eye1.CricketG. Caddy2.TennisH. Deuce3.ShootingJ. Goobly4.Golf Codes FGHJA.3421B.1342C.2431D.3124

Match the Following List - IList - IIF. Grand Slam1.ChessG. Grand Prix2.PoloH. Grand Master3.BridgeJ. 4.International raceCodes FGHA.123B.243C.431D.421

The Olympic Museum was opened at which of the following places?

India first won the Olympic Hockey gold at

With which sport the term 'Caddie' is associated?

The term 'bogey' is associated with

Which one of the following countries was defeated by India in inaugural T-20 Cricket World Cup?

Which of the following trophies/cups associated with the game of Hockey?

Who founded the IOC to organize the Olympic Games in 1894?

The sportsperson 'Soma Biswas' is associated with

Which one of the following countries had hosted the first winter Paralympic Games?

Which one of the following games is associated with the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup?

Gagan Narang, whose name has been recommended for 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award' is a famous

Gautama Buddha Circuit is the venue for which Grand Prix race?

Which one of the following Tennis tournaments is the first to start the International Grand Slam in the Tennis history?

When did the Wimbledon Grand Slam Tennis tournament start?

In which year, the Grand Master title of Chess started?

Which one of the following countries had hosted the first world Paralympic Games in 1960?

The 'Dronacharya Award' is given to

Which of the following is correctly matched?

Who was the first Indian to win an individual medal in Olympics?

Who was the first Indian woman who won the Gold medal in Asian Games?

Who amongst the following is the highest Wicket taker in the history of cricket ?
(Both ODI and Test Cricket)

Match the following
Cup / Trophy Sports
F. Deohar Trophy 1. Volleyball
G. Durand Cup 2. Football
H. Davis Cup 3. Cricket
4. Tennis
Codes
F G H
A. 3 2 4
B. 3 1 4
C. 2 3 1
D. 1 2 4

Match List - I (Sports Terns) with List - II (Sports) and Select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists
List - I List - II
F. Bull's Eye 1. Cricket
G. Caddy 2. Tennis
H. Deuce 3. Shooting
J. Goobly 4. Golf
Codes
F G H J
A. 3 4 2 1
B. 1 3 4 2
C. 2 4 3 1
D. 3 1 2 4

Match the Following
List - I List - II
F. Grand Slam 1. Chess
G. Grand Prix 2. Polo
H. Grand Master 3. Bridge
J. 4. International race
Codes
F G H
A. 1 2 3
B. 2 4 3
C. 4 3 1
D. 4 2 1