B. S. Chandrasekhar s a former Indian cricketer who specialised in leg spin. Considered amongst the top echelon of leg-spinners, Chandrasekhar along with E.A.S. Prasanna, Bishen Singh Bedi and Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan constituted the Indian spin quartet that dominated spin bowling in the 1960s and 1970s. He was named as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1972 and won the Wisden’s “Best bowling performance of the century” award in 2002, for his 6 wickets for 38 runs against England at the Oval in 1971. Former skipper Kapil Dev was chosen as the Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century by an eminent jury of 35 cricketers, journalists and thinkers in a televised ceremony at Wembley Stadium.

Correct Option: B

B. S. Chandrasekhar s a former Indian cricketer who specialised in leg spin. Considered amongst the top echelon of leg-spinners, Chandrasekhar along with E.A.S. Prasanna, Bishen Singh Bedi and Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan constituted the Indian spin quartet that dominated spin bowling in the 1960s and 1970s. He was named as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1972 and won the Wisden’s “Best bowling performance of the century” award in 2002, for his 6 wickets for 38 runs against England at the Oval in 1971. Former skipper Kapil Dev was chosen as the Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Century by an eminent jury of 35 cricketers, journalists and thinkers in a televised ceremony at Wembley Stadium.

The Golden Ball award is presented to the best player at each FIFA World Cup finals, with a shortlist drawn up by the FIFA technical committee and the winner voted for by representatives of the media. Those who finish as runners-up in the vote receive the Silver Ball and Bronze Ball awards as the second and third most outstanding players in the tournament respectively. At the end of the tournament which was won by Brazil, the Golden Boot Award was given to Ronaldo and Golden Ball Award to Oliver Kahn who was the German football goalkeeper. At the 2002 FIFA World Cup, he became the first and only goalkeeper in the tournament’s history to win the Golden Ball.
Note : The 2014 FIFA World Cup was the 20th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men’s national football teams organized by FIFA. It took place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014. l Golden Ball : Lionel Messi l Golden Boot : James Rodriguez l Golden Glove : Manuel Neuer l Best Young Player : Paul Pogba IFFA is scheduled to take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018.

Correct Option: D

The Golden Ball award is presented to the best player at each FIFA World Cup finals, with a shortlist drawn up by the FIFA technical committee and the winner voted for by representatives of the media. Those who finish as runners-up in the vote receive the Silver Ball and Bronze Ball awards as the second and third most outstanding players in the tournament respectively. At the end of the tournament which was won by Brazil, the Golden Boot Award was given to Ronaldo and Golden Ball Award to Oliver Kahn who was the German football goalkeeper. At the 2002 FIFA World Cup, he became the first and only goalkeeper in the tournament’s history to win the Golden Ball.
Note : The 2014 FIFA World Cup was the 20th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men’s national football teams organized by FIFA. It took place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014. l Golden Ball : Lionel Messi l Golden Boot : James Rodriguez l Golden Glove : Manuel Neuer l Best Young Player : Paul Pogba IFFA is scheduled to take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018.

Parimarjan Negi has become India’s youngest Grandmaster, when he achieved the third and the Final GM norm at Chelyabinsk Region Superfinal Championship at Satka in Russia. At the age of 13 years and 142 days, Parimarjan Negi broke the previous Indian record of Pentala Harikrishna, who did it at the age of 15 years and 99 days, in August 2001. Harikrishna broke Viswanathan Anand’s 14 years record of becoming India’s youngest Grand Master at the age of 18.
Note : Praggnanandhaa won the World Youth Chess Championship Under-8 boys title in 2013, and the Under-10 boy’s title in 2015.he is world’s youngest international master ever. In 2016, Praggnanandhaa became the youngest International Master in history, at the age of 10 years, 10 months, and 19 days. Earlier Parimarjan Negi (born 9 February 1993) is a chess grand master (GM) from India, a former Asian and Indian champion. He achieved the GM title at the age of 13 years and 142 days (13 years, 4 months, and 20 days) in 2006; becoming the second youngest chess grand master ever, second only to Sergey Karjakin.

Correct Option: E

Parimarjan Negi has become India’s youngest Grandmaster, when he achieved the third and the Final GM norm at Chelyabinsk Region Superfinal Championship at Satka in Russia. At the age of 13 years and 142 days, Parimarjan Negi broke the previous Indian record of Pentala Harikrishna, who did it at the age of 15 years and 99 days, in August 2001. Harikrishna broke Viswanathan Anand’s 14 years record of becoming India’s youngest Grand Master at the age of 18.
Note : Praggnanandhaa won the World Youth Chess Championship Under-8 boys title in 2013, and the Under-10 boy’s title in 2015.he is world’s youngest international master ever. In 2016, Praggnanandhaa became the youngest International Master in history, at the age of 10 years, 10 months, and 19 days. Earlier Parimarjan Negi (born 9 February 1993) is a chess grand master (GM) from India, a former Asian and Indian champion. He achieved the GM title at the age of 13 years and 142 days (13 years, 4 months, and 20 days) in 2006; becoming the second youngest chess grand master ever, second only to Sergey Karjakin.

The 2002 Commonwealth Games were held in Manchester, England, United Kingdom, from 25 July
to 4 August 2002. India came fourth overall in the medals table, behind Australia, England and Canada, repeating the feat at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. India won 30 Gold; 22 Silver and 17 Bronze Medals, thus winning 69 medals in total.
Note : India participated in the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom held from 23 July to 3 August 2014. India won 15 Gold, 30 Silver, 19 Bronze, sum total of 64 medal and Ranked 5th in medal tally. Flag bearer Opening : Vijay Kumar Closing : Seema Punia

Correct Option: E

The 2002 Commonwealth Games were held in Manchester, England, United Kingdom, from 25 July
to 4 August 2002. India came fourth overall in the medals table, behind Australia, England and Canada, repeating the feat at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. India won 30 Gold; 22 Silver and 17 Bronze Medals, thus winning 69 medals in total.
Note : India participated in the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom held from 23 July to 3 August 2014. India won 15 Gold, 30 Silver, 19 Bronze, sum total of 64 medal and Ranked 5th in medal tally. Flag bearer Opening : Vijay Kumar Closing : Seema Punia

BIDVest Wanderers Stadium is a stadium situated just south of Sandton in Illovo, Johannesburg in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Test, One Day and First class cricket matches are played here. St George’s Park Cricket Ground (also known as Crusaders Ground) is a cricket ground in St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Kingsmead is a cricket ground in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It operates under the sponsorship-based name of Sahara Stadium Kingsmead where Sahara is the trademark of a sponsor from the IT industry. Queens Sports Club is a multi-purpose stadium in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It is used mostly for cricket matches.

Correct Option: C

BIDVest Wanderers Stadium is a stadium situated just south of Sandton in Illovo, Johannesburg in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Test, One Day and First class cricket matches are played here. St George’s Park Cricket Ground (also known as Crusaders Ground) is a cricket ground in St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Kingsmead is a cricket ground in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It operates under the sponsorship-based name of Sahara Stadium Kingsmead where Sahara is the trademark of a sponsor from the IT industry. Queens Sports Club is a multi-purpose stadium in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It is used mostly for cricket matches.