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Questions : Who is named as the Flying Sikh of India ?

(a) Joginder Singh

(b) Ajit Pal Singh

(c) Milkha Singh

(d) Mohinder Singh

The correct answers to the above question in:

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.;

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Question : 1

Who is the brand ambassador of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2013 ?

a) Navjot Singh Siddhu

b) Dhanraj Pillai

c) Virat Kohli

d) Pargat Singh

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.;

Question : 2

Kidambi Srikanth is associated with which one of the following games?

a) Rowing

b) Badminton

c) Lawn tennis

d) Cycling

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.

Question : 3

What is the distance between the popping crease and the stumps on a cricket pitch ?

a) $3 1/2$ feet

b) 3 feet

c) 4 feet

d) $2 1/2$ feet

Answer: (c)

Batting Crease or Popping Crease is drawn parallel to the bowling crease at a distance of 4 feet or 121.92 cms. A run is completed each time the two batsmen cross this crease at their opposite ends. As mentioned above for a Bowling Crease, if a bowler oversteps this crease in his delivery stride then the delivery is declared as a no-ball.

This crease comes into the picture during the ruling of run-outs and stump outs. A batsman has a choice of standing outside the batting crease. He can be stumped out by the wicketkeeper if he is out of this crease or on it after playing a delivery as long as the ball is in play.

Question : 4

Consider the following statements:

  1. Tennis player Roger Federer has recorded 1000 titles wins in men’s professional circuit career.
  2. Roger Federer is third tennis player to win more than 1000 titles.
  3. He is a Spanish professional tennis player.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Answer: (c)

Roger Federer is third tennis player to win more than 1000 titles. Other two tennis player are Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl.

Question : 5

Which of the following is not correctly paired ?

a) Jhoolan Goswami–Cricket

b) Saina Nehwal – Badminton

c) Jeev Milka Singh – Chess

d) Sania Mirza – Tennis

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.;

Question : 6

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)?

  1. FIFA World Cup Men’s championship is organized in every four years.
  2. An equivalent tournament for women’s football, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, was first held in 1991 in China.
  3. FIFA also organises international tournaments for youth football.
  4. The FIFA Confederations Cup is a tournament held every year.
Select the answer from the codes given below:

a) 1, 3, and 4

b) 1, 2, and 3

c) 2, 3, and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (b)

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

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