Sports


  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.


  1. The 2016 Olympic Games shall be held in which of the following cities ?









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    The 2016 Summer Olympics will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August 2016. Rio will b the first South American city to ever 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: B

    The 2016 Summer Olympics will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August 2016. Rio will b the first South American city to ever 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. Who among the following is named as “Haryana Hurricane” ?









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    Former India cricket captain and fast bowler Kapil Dev was nicknamed ‘The Haryana Hurricane.’ A naturally aggressive player, he often helped India in difficult situations by taking the attack to the opposition. He was a right-arm pace bowler who was India’s main strike bowler for most of his career.

    Correct Option: C

    Former India cricket captain and fast bowler Kapil Dev was nicknamed ‘The Haryana Hurricane.’ A naturally aggressive player, he often helped India in difficult situations by taking the attack to the opposition. He was a right-arm pace bowler who was India’s main strike bowler for most of his career.