1. Eight times world champion squash player Nicol David belongs to which country ?

Germany

Malaysia

Ghana

Argentina

Answer: Malaysia

Explanation:

Eight time world squash champion Nicol David hails from Malaysia. She was world no. 1 squash player between 2006-15.


2. Who holds the record of scoring the fastest goal (in the eleventh second) in a FIFA World Cup match ?

Hakan Sukur

Pele

Cristiano Ronaldo

Kylian Mbappe

Answer: Hakan Sukur

Explanation:

Hakan Sukur scored soccer's fastest ever World Cup goal when he netted in less than 11 seconds for Turkey against South Korea in 2002.


3. Who became the first player of Indian origin to play in an NBA game ?

Sim Bhullar

Palpreet Singh

Amjyot Singh

Satnam Singh

Answer: Sim Bhullar

Explanation:

Sim Bhullar Becomes 1st Player of Indian Descent to Play in NBA Game.


4. Which of the following organisations is the governing body of World Tennis ?

Tennis Council

International Tennis Council

Tennis Federation

International Tennis Federation

Answer: International Tennis Federation

Explanation:

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the governing body of world tennis, wheelchair tennis, and beach tennis. It was founded in 1913 as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by twelve national associations, and as of 2016, is affiliated with 211 national tennis associations and six regional associations.


5. Which of the following awards are given to recognise players ‘Lifetime Achievement in Sports’ ?

Dronacharya Award

Dhyan Chand Award

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

Arjuna Award

Answer: Dhyan Chand Award

Explanation:

Dhyan Chand Award: Instituted in 2002, this is India's highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games. The award is named after the legendary Indian hockey player Dhyan Chand.


6. The first modern Olympic Games were held in which of the following cities ?

Athens

Stockholm

Paris

London

Answer: Athens

Explanation:

On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, with athletes from 14 countries participating. The International Olympic Committee met for the first time in Paris in June 1894 and chose Greece as the site of the inaugural modern Olympiad.


7. What is the National Game of USA ?

Baseball

Basketball

Cricket

Football

Answer: Baseball

Explanation:

The national game of the USA is Baseball not by law but through de facto. Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two opposing teams who take turns batting and fielding. The game proceeds when a player on the fielding team, called the pitcher, throws a ball which a player on the batting team tries to hit with a bat.