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- Which of the following games was included in Rio Olympics after more than 100 years?
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The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio was the first time for golf to be played at the Olympics since the 1904 Summer Olympics. Justin Rose (Great Britain) and Inbee Park (South Korea) won the men’s and women’s individual golf gold medals respectively at the Rio Olympics.
Correct Option: D
The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio was the first time for golf to be played at the Olympics since the 1904 Summer Olympics. Justin Rose (Great Britain) and Inbee Park (South Korea) won the men’s and women’s individual golf gold medals respectively at the Rio Olympics.
- Who among the following has been appointed the new Coach of the Indian Cricket team by the BCCI recently?
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Anil Kumble was, in June 2016, appointed as new India cricket team coach by BCCI President Anurag Thakur. His name was recommended by cricket advisory committee members Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman. He will be a coach for a period of one year. Kumble’s appointment marked the end of a 16-year tradition of giving foreigners the role.
Correct Option: B
Anil Kumble was, in June 2016, appointed as new India cricket team coach by BCCI President Anurag Thakur. His name was recommended by cricket advisory committee members Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman. He will be a coach for a period of one year. Kumble’s appointment marked the end of a 16-year tradition of giving foreigners the role.
- The first Commonwealth Games in 1930 was held in which country?
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The first Commonwealth Games were held in Hamilton in Ontario, Canada, in 1930. Eleven countries sent 400 athletes to take part in six sports and 59 events. Since then, the Games have been conducted every four years (except for 1942 and 1946 due to World War II).
Correct Option: D
The first Commonwealth Games were held in Hamilton in Ontario, Canada, in 1930. Eleven countries sent 400 athletes to take part in six sports and 59 events. Since then, the Games have been conducted every four years (except for 1942 and 1946 due to World War II).
- The term ‘bully’ is connected with which sport ?
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The term ‘bully’ is related to field hockey. It refers to the set play that is used to restart the game, similar to a drop-ball in soccer, from where the infringement took place. Two opposing players stand facing each other and tap each other’s sticks and the ground three times. All other players must be atleast 16ft away until the ball goes into play.
Correct Option: B
The term ‘bully’ is related to field hockey. It refers to the set play that is used to restart the game, similar to a drop-ball in soccer, from where the infringement took place. Two opposing players stand facing each other and tap each other’s sticks and the ground three times. All other players must be atleast 16ft away until the ball goes into play.
- Who amongst the following Wrestlers has been the recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
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Sushil Kumar, an Indian freestyle wrestler, received the 2009 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna – India’s highest honour for sportspersons, in July 2009 along with boxers Vijender Singh and M C Mary Kom. He won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the only Indian to win two individual Olympic medals.
Correct Option: B
Sushil Kumar, an Indian freestyle wrestler, received the 2009 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna – India’s highest honour for sportspersons, in July 2009 along with boxers Vijender Singh and M C Mary Kom. He won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the only Indian to win two individual Olympic medals.