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  1. Which of the following International Tennis Tournaments is held on grass court?









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    Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and widely considered to be the biggest and the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the other three majors being the Australian Open, French Open and US Open. Wimbledon is the only Major still played on grass, the game’s original surface, which gave the game its original name of “lawn tennis”. Since 2001 the courts used for Wimbledon have been sown with 100% perennial ryegrass. Prior to 2001 a combination of 70% ryegrass and 30% Creeping Red Fescue was used. The change was made to improve durability and strengthen the sward to better withstand the increasing wear of the modern game.
    Note : The Grand Slam tournaments, also called majors, are the four most important annual tennis events. The Grand Slam itinerary consists of the Australian Open in mid January, the French Open in May and June, Wimbledon in June and July, and theUS Open in August and September. Each tournament is played over a period of two weeks. The Australian and United States tournaments are played on hard courts, the French on clay, and Wimbledon on grass. Wimbledon is the oldest, founded in 1877, followed by the US in 1881, the French in 1891, and the Australian in 1905.

    Correct Option: C

    Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and widely considered to be the biggest and the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the other three majors being the Australian Open, French Open and US Open. Wimbledon is the only Major still played on grass, the game’s original surface, which gave the game its original name of “lawn tennis”. Since 2001 the courts used for Wimbledon have been sown with 100% perennial ryegrass. Prior to 2001 a combination of 70% ryegrass and 30% Creeping Red Fescue was used. The change was made to improve durability and strengthen the sward to better withstand the increasing wear of the modern game.
    Note : The Grand Slam tournaments, also called majors, are the four most important annual tennis events. The Grand Slam itinerary consists of the Australian Open in mid January, the French Open in May and June, Wimbledon in June and July, and theUS Open in August and September. Each tournament is played over a period of two weeks. The Australian and United States tournaments are played on hard courts, the French on clay, and Wimbledon on grass. Wimbledon is the oldest, founded in 1877, followed by the US in 1881, the French in 1891, and the Australian in 1905.


  1. What was the mascot of the Second Asian Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back ?









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    The 2nd Asian Indoor Games were held in Macau, China from 26 October 2007 to 3 November 2007. Mei Mei was the official mascot of the games. The concept of “Mei Mei” was derived from the wild migratory black-faced spoonbills which come and perch in Macao every year. “Mei Mei” soars high into the sky, symbolizing that Macao opened new paths with endless innovative spirit, and also represented the youthful, boundless and ground-breaking force of the Asian Indoor Games. As this migratory bird has been chosen to be the mascot, “Mei Mei” not only showed her energy of flying high, but also encouraged Macao citizens to participate in the Macao 2007, 2nd Asian Indoor Games.

    Correct Option: B

    The 2nd Asian Indoor Games were held in Macau, China from 26 October 2007 to 3 November 2007. Mei Mei was the official mascot of the games. The concept of “Mei Mei” was derived from the wild migratory black-faced spoonbills which come and perch in Macao every year. “Mei Mei” soars high into the sky, symbolizing that Macao opened new paths with endless innovative spirit, and also represented the youthful, boundless and ground-breaking force of the Asian Indoor Games. As this migratory bird has been chosen to be the mascot, “Mei Mei” not only showed her energy of flying high, but also encouraged Macao citizens to participate in the Macao 2007, 2nd Asian Indoor Games.



  1. World No. 2 Rafael Nadal won the French Open, 2007 defeating









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    Rafael Nadal was the defending champion, and won in the final 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, against Roger Federer. In the 2007 and 2008 finals, Nadal had almost no trouble at all taking out the Swiss Maestro, especially in 2008 when he only lost four games.

    Correct Option: C

    Rafael Nadal was the defending champion, and won in the final 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, against Roger Federer. In the 2007 and 2008 finals, Nadal had almost no trouble at all taking out the Swiss Maestro, especially in 2008 when he only lost four games.


  1. Ryder Cup is related with which sports ?









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    The Ryder Cup is a biennial golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The competition, which is jointly administered by the PGA of America and the PGA European Tour, is contested every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the USA and Europe. It began following an exhibition match in 1926 between a team comprising American professionals against a similar one drawn from the British PGA on the East Course at Wentworth Club, in Surrey, England. The Ryder Cup is named after the English entrepreneur Samuel Ryder who originally donated the trophy.

    Correct Option: B

    The Ryder Cup is a biennial golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The competition, which is jointly administered by the PGA of America and the PGA European Tour, is contested every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the USA and Europe. It began following an exhibition match in 1926 between a team comprising American professionals against a similar one drawn from the British PGA on the East Course at Wentworth Club, in Surrey, England. The Ryder Cup is named after the English entrepreneur Samuel Ryder who originally donated the trophy.



  1. The 2010 World Cup Football Tournament will be held in









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    The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men’s national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The matches were played in ten stadiums in nine host cities around the country, with the final played at the Soccer City stadium in South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg. Thirty-two teams were selected for participation via a worldwide qualification tournament that began in August 2007. In the final, Spain, the European champions, defeated third-time finalists the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time, with Andres Iniesta's goal in the 116th minute giving Spain their first world title, becoming the eighth nation to win the tournament, and the first European nation to win the tournament outside its home continent.
    Note : 2018 FIFA World Cup It is scheduled to take place in Russia. Zabivaka, the Official Mascot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. It means “the one who scores” in Russian, a very suitable name for this wolf who radiates fun, charm and confidence.

    Correct Option: D

    The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men’s national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The matches were played in ten stadiums in nine host cities around the country, with the final played at the Soccer City stadium in South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg. Thirty-two teams were selected for participation via a worldwide qualification tournament that began in August 2007. In the final, Spain, the European champions, defeated third-time finalists the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time, with Andres Iniesta's goal in the 116th minute giving Spain their first world title, becoming the eighth nation to win the tournament, and the first European nation to win the tournament outside its home continent.
    Note : 2018 FIFA World Cup It is scheduled to take place in Russia. Zabivaka, the Official Mascot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. It means “the one who scores” in Russian, a very suitable name for this wolf who radiates fun, charm and confidence.