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  1. Ryder Cup is a famous tournament of :









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    The Ryder Cup is a biennial men’s golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. It is contested every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe. The Ryder Cup is named after the English businessman Samuel Ryder who donated the trophy.

    Correct Option: D

    The Ryder Cup is a biennial men’s golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. It is contested every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe. The Ryder Cup is named after the English businessman Samuel Ryder who donated the trophy.


  1. The opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 was held on 12 February 2015 in which cities of New Zealand and Australia ?









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    The opening ceremonies of the 2015 Cricket World Cup took place in New Zealand and Australia on the eve of the beginning of the World Cup hosted by them after 23 years. Two ceremonies took place at the same time, one in North Hagley Park, Christchurch in New Zealand while the other in Melbourne, Australia.

    Correct Option: B

    The opening ceremonies of the 2015 Cricket World Cup took place in New Zealand and Australia on the eve of the beginning of the World Cup hosted by them after 23 years. Two ceremonies took place at the same time, one in North Hagley Park, Christchurch in New Zealand while the other in Melbourne, Australia.



  1. Who has been named ICC World Cup 2015 Ambassador?









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    The International Cricket Council (ICC), on 22 December 2014, announced Sachin Tendulkar as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Ambassador. It was the second successive time that he was named the Ambassador of ICC’s pinnacle tournament, after fulfilling the role in the 2011 ICC World Cup that was cohosted by Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.

    Correct Option: B

    The International Cricket Council (ICC), on 22 December 2014, announced Sachin Tendulkar as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Ambassador. It was the second successive time that he was named the Ambassador of ICC’s pinnacle tournament, after fulfilling the role in the 2011 ICC World Cup that was cohosted by Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.


  1. The highest title in Judo is :









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    In Judo, improvement and understanding of the art is denoted by a system of ranks split into ‘kyu’ and ‘dan’ grades. The final Dan is the twelfth dan, this is usually coloured white along with a judoka’s first belt, however the highest dan reached in judo remains 10th dan. Since there has never been any promotion to a rank above 10th dan, the Kodokan Judo promotion system effectively has only 10 dan ranks. There have only been 15 10th dans awarded by the Kodokan in the history of Judo.

    Correct Option: B

    In Judo, improvement and understanding of the art is denoted by a system of ranks split into ‘kyu’ and ‘dan’ grades. The final Dan is the twelfth dan, this is usually coloured white along with a judoka’s first belt, however the highest dan reached in judo remains 10th dan. Since there has never been any promotion to a rank above 10th dan, the Kodokan Judo promotion system effectively has only 10 dan ranks. There have only been 15 10th dans awarded by the Kodokan in the history of Judo.



  1. What is the number of players on each side in Rugby Football ?









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    Rugby football is played on a field by two teams of 15 people. The objective of the game is to obtain more points than the opposing team within 80 minutes of playing time. Points are gained through scoring tries or kicking goals.

    Correct Option: A

    Rugby football is played on a field by two teams of 15 people. The objective of the game is to obtain more points than the opposing team within 80 minutes of playing time. Points are gained through scoring tries or kicking goals.