Sports


  1. How many rings are there in the Olympic flag?









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    The Olympic flag has five interlaced rings in the centre: blue, yellow, black, green and red. This design is symbolic; it represents the five continents of the world, united by Olympism, while the six colours are those that appear on all the national flags of the world at the present time.

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    The Olympic flag has five interlaced rings in the centre: blue, yellow, black, green and red. This design is symbolic; it represents the five continents of the world, united by Olympism, while the six colours are those that appear on all the national flags of the world at the present time.


  1. With the participation in the Rio Olympics who has become the first tennis player in the world to have 7 appearances in Olympics?









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    India’s Leander Paes, in August 2016, became the only tennis player in the world and the first Indian to make a seventh appearance at the Olympics when he participated in the Rio Olympics. Paes won the bronze medal for India in singles tennis at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics

    Correct Option: C

    India’s Leander Paes, in August 2016, became the only tennis player in the world and the first Indian to make a seventh appearance at the Olympics when he participated in the Rio Olympics. Paes won the bronze medal for India in singles tennis at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics



  1. Who amongst the following Wrestlers has been the recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?









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    Sushil Kumar, an Indian freestyle wrestler, received the 2009 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna – India’s highest honour for sportspersons, in July 2009 along with boxers Vijender Singh and M C Mary Kom. He won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the only Indian to win two individual Olympic medals.

    Correct Option: B

    Sushil Kumar, an Indian freestyle wrestler, received the 2009 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna – India’s highest honour for sportspersons, in July 2009 along with boxers Vijender Singh and M C Mary Kom. He won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the only Indian to win two individual Olympic medals.


  1. The term ‘bully’ is connected with which sport ?









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    The term ‘bully’ is related to field hockey. It refers to the set play that is used to restart the game, similar to a drop-ball in soccer, from where the infringement took place. Two opposing players stand facing each other and tap each other’s sticks and the ground three times. All other players must be atleast 16ft away until the ball goes into play.

    Correct Option: B

    The term ‘bully’ is related to field hockey. It refers to the set play that is used to restart the game, similar to a drop-ball in soccer, from where the infringement took place. Two opposing players stand facing each other and tap each other’s sticks and the ground three times. All other players must be atleast 16ft away until the ball goes into play.



  1. The first Commonwealth Games in 1930 was held in which country?









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    The first Commonwealth Games were held in Hamilton in Ontario, Canada, in 1930. Eleven countries sent 400 athletes to take part in six sports and 59 events. Since then, the Games have been conducted every four years (except for 1942 and 1946 due to World War II).

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    The first Commonwealth Games were held in Hamilton in Ontario, Canada, in 1930. Eleven countries sent 400 athletes to take part in six sports and 59 events. Since then, the Games have been conducted every four years (except for 1942 and 1946 due to World War II).