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  1. What is common between the cricketers - Gul Mohammad, Abdul Hafeezkardar and Amir Elahi ?









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    Amir Elahi, Gul Mohammad and Abdul Hafeez Kardar were Pakistani test cricketers who also played cricket for India. While Amir Elahi played one text for India in 1947, Gul Muhammad played for India during 1946–52. Abdul Hafeez Kardar, the first captain of the Pakistan cricket team, played for India in 1946 and for Pakistan during 1952-58.

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    Amir Elahi, Gul Mohammad and Abdul Hafeez Kardar were Pakistani test cricketers who also played cricket for India. While Amir Elahi played one text for India in 1947, Gul Muhammad played for India during 1946–52. Abdul Hafeez Kardar, the first captain of the Pakistan cricket team, played for India in 1946 and for Pakistan during 1952-58.


  1. Who among the following was the only athlete to represent India in the 1900 summer Olympics ?









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    Norman Pritchard was the only athlete from India to compete at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. He won two silver medals at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, coming second in both the 200 metres and 200 metres hurdles categories. He was the first athlete from India and first athlete representing an Asian nation to win an Olympic medal.

    Correct Option: A

    Norman Pritchard was the only athlete from India to compete at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. He won two silver medals at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, coming second in both the 200 metres and 200 metres hurdles categories. He was the first athlete from India and first athlete representing an Asian nation to win an Olympic medal.



  1. Thomas Cup is associated with which of the following sports?









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    The Thomas Cup, sometimes called the World Men’s Team Championships, is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport’s global governing body. It is held along with Uber Cup for women.

    Correct Option: D

    The Thomas Cup, sometimes called the World Men’s Team Championships, is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport’s global governing body. It is held along with Uber Cup for women.


  1. Who is the first Indian Gold Medal Winner in individual category in Olympic Games?










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    Abhinav Bindra, an Indian professional shooter, became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. He the gold in the 10 m Air Rifle event. It was also India’s first gold medal since 1980, when the Men’s Field Hockey Team won the gold.

    Correct Option: A

    Abhinav Bindra, an Indian professional shooter, became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. He the gold in the 10 m Air Rifle event. It was also India’s first gold medal since 1980, when the Men’s Field Hockey Team won the gold.



  1. Upon winning Wimbledon Women’s Tennis Tournament 2016, Serena Williams equalled record 22 Grand Slam wins of









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    With Serena Williams winning the 2016 Wimbledon women’s singles title in July 2016, she pulled even with Steffi Graf for the most major championships in the Open era. Now Williams stands behind only Margaret Court’s all-time mark of 24. This was Williams’ seventh singles trophy at the All England Club — only Martina Navratilova, with nine, has more.

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    With Serena Williams winning the 2016 Wimbledon women’s singles title in July 2016, she pulled even with Steffi Graf for the most major championships in the Open era. Now Williams stands behind only Margaret Court’s all-time mark of 24. This was Williams’ seventh singles trophy at the All England Club — only Martina Navratilova, with nine, has more.