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  1. Sebastian Vettel won the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix held at Greater Noida on October 30, 2011. This was also his _____ win of the season.









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    The first Formula One Grand Prix was held at the circuit on 30 October 2011. The inaugural race was won by Germany’s Sebastian Vettel, his 11th victory of the season. He also took the fastest lap of the race on his last lap. Jenson Button finished in second place for McLaren, and Fernando Alonso completed the podium for Ferrari, in third position. Sachin Tendulkar waved the chequered flag to end the race. The only Indian driver, Narain Karthikeyan of HRT F1, finished in 17th position.

    Correct Option: B

    The first Formula One Grand Prix was held at the circuit on 30 October 2011. The inaugural race was won by Germany’s Sebastian Vettel, his 11th victory of the season. He also took the fastest lap of the race on his last lap. Jenson Button finished in second place for McLaren, and Fernando Alonso completed the podium for Ferrari, in third position. Sachin Tendulkar waved the chequered flag to end the race. The only Indian driver, Narain Karthikeyan of HRT F1, finished in 17th position.


  1. The Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix was held on October 30, 2011 at









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    The Indian Grand Prix (sometimes referred to as the Grand Prix of India) is a motor race in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship currently being held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida near New Delhi. The first event took place on 30 October, 2011 as the 17th race of the 2011 Formula One season. The circuit, designed by circuit architect Hermann Tilke, is 5.141 kilometres in length. The track is spread across an area of 875 acres, and is a part of Jaypee Green Sports city.

    Correct Option: B

    The Indian Grand Prix (sometimes referred to as the Grand Prix of India) is a motor race in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship currently being held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida near New Delhi. The first event took place on 30 October, 2011 as the 17th race of the 2011 Formula One season. The circuit, designed by circuit architect Hermann Tilke, is 5.141 kilometres in length. The track is spread across an area of 875 acres, and is a part of Jaypee Green Sports city.



  1. Who got the ‘Purple Cap’ for taking maximum number of wickets in IPL-4 series ?









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    IPL has created a distinction for the highest wicket-taking bowler and highest run getter. The Purple Cap is for the highest wicket-taking bowler and Orange cap is for the highest run getter. Lasith Malinga of Mumbai Indians won the Purple Cap in IPL-4 for taking 28 wickets in 16 matches.
    Note : Virat kholi was orange cap winner and Bhuvneshwar Kumar was purpal cap winner in IPL2016.

    Correct Option: B

    IPL has created a distinction for the highest wicket-taking bowler and highest run getter. The Purple Cap is for the highest wicket-taking bowler and Orange cap is for the highest run getter. Lasith Malinga of Mumbai Indians won the Purple Cap in IPL-4 for taking 28 wickets in 16 matches.
    Note : Virat kholi was orange cap winner and Bhuvneshwar Kumar was purpal cap winner in IPL2016.


  1. The 2010 FIFA World Cup Final was held at :









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    The final was held on 11 July, 2010 at Soccer City, Johannesburg. Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0, with an extra time goal by Andrés Iniesta. Iniesta scored the latest winning goal in a FIFA World Cup final. The win gave Spain their first World Cup title, becoming the eighth team to win it. This made them the first new winner without home advantage since Brazil in 1958, and the first team to win the tournament after having lost their opening game.

    Correct Option: C

    The final was held on 11 July, 2010 at Soccer City, Johannesburg. Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0, with an extra time goal by Andrés Iniesta. Iniesta scored the latest winning goal in a FIFA World Cup final. The win gave Spain their first World Cup title, becoming the eighth team to win it. This made them the first new winner without home advantage since Brazil in 1958, and the first team to win the tournament after having lost their opening game.



  1. Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010 ?









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    The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0 in the final. The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July, 2006 in Germany. Italy won the tournament, claiming their fourth World Cup title. They defeated France 5–3 in a penalty shootout in the final, after extra time had finished in a 1–1 draw. The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup which took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July, 2010. In the final, Spain, the European champions, defeated third-time finalists the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time, with Andres Iniesta’s goal in the 116th minute giving Spain their first world title, becoming the eighth nation to win the tournament, and the first European nation to win the tournament outside its home continent.

    Correct Option: D

    The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0 in the final. The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July, 2006 in Germany. Italy won the tournament, claiming their fourth World Cup title. They defeated France 5–3 in a penalty shootout in the final, after extra time had finished in a 1–1 draw. The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup which took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July, 2010. In the final, Spain, the European champions, defeated third-time finalists the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time, with Andres Iniesta’s goal in the 116th minute giving Spain their first world title, becoming the eighth nation to win the tournament, and the first European nation to win the tournament outside its home continent.