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  1. Where is FIFA, 2018 scheduled to be held ?









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    The 2018 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. This will be the first World Cup ever held in Eastern Europe, and the first held in Europe since 2006. It will be the 21st FIFA World Cup.

    Correct Option: D

    The 2018 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. This will be the first World Cup ever held in Eastern Europe, and the first held in Europe since 2006. It will be the 21st FIFA World Cup.


  1. First Indian to score a triple century in Test Cricket









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    Virender Sehwag became the first Indian to score a triple century when he hit 309 against Pakistan in Multan in 2004. He scored his second triple century (319) against South Africa in Chennai in 2008. The latter is the fastest triple century in Test cricket, coming up off just 278 balls. Sehwag is the only Indian batsman to have scored two triple centuries.

    Correct Option: B

    Virender Sehwag became the first Indian to score a triple century when he hit 309 against Pakistan in Multan in 2004. He scored his second triple century (319) against South Africa in Chennai in 2008. The latter is the fastest triple century in Test cricket, coming up off just 278 balls. Sehwag is the only Indian batsman to have scored two triple centuries.



  1. The first Asian city to host Summer Olympics was ______.









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    The 1964 Summer Olympics, held in Tokyo, was the first Olympics held in Asia. It was held from October 10 to 24, 1964. Tokyo was chosen as the host city during the 55th IOC Session in West Germany, on May 26, 1959.The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo.

    Correct Option: C

    The 1964 Summer Olympics, held in Tokyo, was the first Olympics held in Asia. It was held from October 10 to 24, 1964. Tokyo was chosen as the host city during the 55th IOC Session in West Germany, on May 26, 1959.The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo.


  1. Dipa Karmakar is the first Indian woman to have qualified for Rio Olympic Games in which sport?









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    Dipa Karmakaris an artistic gymnast who represented India at the 2016 Summer Olympics. She is the first Indian female gymnast ever to compete in the Olympics, and the first Indian gymnast to do so in 52 years. She attained 4th position in Women’s Vault Gymnastics event of Rio Olympics 2016.

    Correct Option: D

    Dipa Karmakaris an artistic gymnast who represented India at the 2016 Summer Olympics. She is the first Indian female gymnast ever to compete in the Olympics, and the first Indian gymnast to do so in 52 years. She attained 4th position in Women’s Vault Gymnastics event of Rio Olympics 2016.



  1. Which of the following is not correctly paired ?









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    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.

    Correct Option: D

    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.