sports & games MCQ section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

International Basketball Federation was set up in 1932. This game was invented by Dr. James Naismith of USA in 1891.

Answer: (d)

Novak Djokovic of Serbia won the men’s single title of Australian Open 2015 by defeating Andy Murray of Britain. With this win Djokovic became the most decorated Australian Open Champion of the open era. Surpassing Andre Agassi and Roger Federer’s quartet of titles.

Answer: (a)

The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between teams representing regional cricket associations. Named after England and Sussex cricketer Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji (Jam Sahib of Nawanagar), the first Ranji tournament was held in 1934. Karnataka are the current Ranji champions.;

Answer: (a)

Maria Sharapova defeated Simona Halep in the final of French Open.

Answer: (b)

In chess the fianchetto is a pattern of development wherein a bishop is developed to the second rank of the adjacent knight file, the knight pawn having been moved one or two squares forward.

Answer: (c)

India’s ace shooter Abhinav Bindra was the flag bearer of the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Bindra won the gold in the 10 m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, becoming the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games.

Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik, who won the bronze medal in the women’s 58 kg freestyle event, was India’s flag-bearer in the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics.;