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  1. Which city is hosting the 2016 Olympic Games ?









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    The 2016 Summer Olympics will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August 2016. Rio will become the first South American city to host the Summer Olympics, the second city in Latin America to host the event after Mexico City in 1968, and the first since 2000 to be held in the Southern Hemisphere.

    Correct Option: C

    The 2016 Summer Olympics will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August 2016. Rio will become the first South American city to host the Summer Olympics, the second city in Latin America to host the event after Mexico City in 1968, and the first since 2000 to be held in the Southern Hemisphere.


  1. In the final of the IPL–2015 T–20 Tournament Mumbai Indians defeated









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    On May 24, 2015 in the Final at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Mumbai Indians won the 2015 Indian Premier League tournament by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs. It was their second title. IPL 2015 was the eighth season of the IPL.

    Correct Option: D

    On May 24, 2015 in the Final at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Mumbai Indians won the 2015 Indian Premier League tournament by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs. It was their second title. IPL 2015 was the eighth season of the IPL.



  1. Who among the following is the first Indian to swim across English Channel ?









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    Mihir Sen was a famous long distance swimmer, best known for being the first Indian to conquer the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 1958. He was also the only man to earn the distinction of swimming the Oceans of the five continents in one calendar year (1966).

    Correct Option: B

    Mihir Sen was a famous long distance swimmer, best known for being the first Indian to conquer the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 1958. He was also the only man to earn the distinction of swimming the Oceans of the five continents in one calendar year (1966).


  1. Jaspal Rana is the name associated with which of the following games :









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    Jaspal Rana is an Indian shooter. He contested mainly in the 25 m Centre Fire Pistol category. He was a gold medallist at the 1994 Asian Games, 1998 Commonwealth Games, 2006 Commonwealth Games and 2006 Asian Games. In 1994, he was awarded Arjuna Award.

    Correct Option: A

    Jaspal Rana is an Indian shooter. He contested mainly in the 25 m Centre Fire Pistol category. He was a gold medallist at the 1994 Asian Games, 1998 Commonwealth Games, 2006 Commonwealth Games and 2006 Asian Games. In 1994, he was awarded Arjuna Award.



  1. ‘Agha Khan Cup’ is related with which of the following sport event ?









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    Aga Khan Cup is a hockey tournament. It is held in Mumbai. Started in 1896, it is one of the oldest hockey tournaments of India.

    Correct Option: C

    Aga Khan Cup is a hockey tournament. It is held in Mumbai. Started in 1896, it is one of the oldest hockey tournaments of India.