sports & games MCQ section 7 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

Milkha Singh also known as Milky Singh is an Indian athlete, who represented India in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome and the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

He is nicknamed The Flying Sikh. Milkha Singh represented India in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, where his inexperience showed. Thereafter, he won gold medals in both the 200m and 400m events at the 1958 Asian Games, clocking 21.6 seconds and 47 seconds respectively.

He progressed to win a gold medal in the 400m competition at the 1958 Cardiff Commonwealth Games, with a time of 46.16 seconds. This latter achievement made him the first gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games from independent India.

Subsequently, he competed in Pakistan and his successes there earned him the nickname of The Flying Sikh.;

Answer: (a)

Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu was named the brand ambassador of the Hockey India League (HIL) in January 2013. The first edition saw participation from Uttar Pradesh Wizards, Jaypee Punjab Warriors, Delhi Waveriders, Mumbai Magicians and Ranchi Rhinos.;

Answer: (b)

Kidambi Srikanth has won Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold title in Men’s singles category. He defeated Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen by score of 21- 15, 12-21 and 21-14.

Answer: (c)

Jeev Milkha Singh is an Indian professional golfer. He became the first player from India to join the European Tour in 1998. He has won four events on the European Tour, becoming the most successful Indian on tour. He was the first Indian golfer to break into the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking in October 2006.;

Answer: (b)

The FIFA Confederations Cup is a tournament held every four years.

Answer: (c)

Bhakti Sharma the open water swimming champion of India set a world record by swimming 1.4 miles in 52 minutes one degree temperature in the Antarctic Ocean.