Sports Biographies — Set 4
Books & Authors · खेल जीवनियां · Questions 31–40 of 60
'Rafa: My Story' is the autobiography of which legendary tennis player?
Correct Answer: C. Rafael Nadal
• **Rafael Nadal** = He wrote this book to share the values and discipline instilled by his family and coach. • **22** — He has won 22 Grand Slam titles during his illustrious career. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Roger Federer: This book is not his autobiography; Carlos Alcaraz: This book is not his autobiography; David Ferrer: This book is not his autobiography.
Which former world number one tennis player wrote the autobiography 'Open'?
Correct Answer: D. Andre Agassi
• **Andre Agassi** = He provided a very honest and sometimes controversial account of his life in this best-selling book. • **Career Grand Slam** — He is one of the few players to achieve a Career Grand Slam. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Pete Sampras: This book is not his autobiography; John McEnroe: This book is not his autobiography; Boris Becker: This book is not his autobiography.
The book 'To the Point' is the autobiography of which former South African cricketer?
Correct Answer: C. Herschelle Gibbs
• **Herschelle Gibbs** = He shared the ups and downs of his career and personal life in this candid work. • **six sixes** — He was the first player to hit six sixes in an over in an international cricket match. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Graeme Smith: This book is not his autobiography; AB de Villiers: This book is not his autobiography; Jacques Kallis: This book is not his autobiography.
Who is the author of the autobiography 'Coming Back to Me'?
Correct Answer: A. Marcus Trescothick
• **Marcus Trescothick** = He wrote this brave account of his battle with mental health issues during his cricket career. • **prolific opening batsman** — He was a prolific opening batsman for England and Somerset. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Andrew Flintoff: This book is not his autobiography; Michael Vaughan: This book is not his autobiography; Ian Bell: This book is not his autobiography.
The autobiography 'The Nice Guy Who Finished First' is a biography of which Indian cricketer?
Correct Answer: D. Rahul Dravid
• **Rahul Dravid** = This work by Devendra Prabhudesai is the definitive biography of Rahul Dravid. • **'The Wall'** — He was known as 'The Wall' for his impeccable defensive technique and resilience. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sachin Tendulkar: His autobiography is 'Playing It My Way'; Anil Kumble: This biography is not about him; V.V.S. Laxman: This biography is not about him.
Which track athlete's life is documented in the book 'The Dirtiest Race in History'?
Correct Answer: C. Ben Johnson
• **Ben Johnson** = This book focuses on him and the 100m final at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. • **1988 Seoul Olympics** — The book explores the controversy of doping that changed the perception of modern athletics at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Usain Bolt: This book is not about his life; Carl Lewis: While a competitor, this book is not primarily about him; Maurice Greene: This book is not about his life.
The autobiography 'Unstoppable: My Life So Far' belongs to which tennis star?
Correct Answer: D. Maria Sharapova
• **Maria Sharapova** = She wrote this book to detail her journey from a young immigrant in Florida to a Wimbledon champion. • **five-time Grand Slam winner** — She is a five-time Grand Slam winner and a former world number one. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Serena Williams: This book is not her autobiography; Ana Ivanovic: This book is not her autobiography; Venus Williams: This book is not her autobiography.
Who is the author of the sports autobiography 'Imperfect'?
Correct Answer: A. Sanjay Manjrekar
• **Sanjay Manjrekar** = He wrote this book to reflect on his career and his transition into a successful commentator. • **1990s** — He was known for his technically sound batting style during the 1990s. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sunil Gavaskar: This book is not his autobiography; Ravi Shastri: This book is not his autobiography; Navjot Singh Sidhu: This book is not his autobiography.
The book 'On Board: My Years in BCCI' is a memoir by which administrator?
Correct Answer: C. Ratnakar Shetty
• **Ratnakar Shetty** = He documented his long association with the administration of Indian cricket in this book. • **several World Cups** — He played a key role in the management of several World Cups hosted in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jagmohan Dalmiya: This book is not his memoir; Sharad Pawar: This book is not his memoir; N. Srinivasan: This book is not his memoir.
Which legendary cricket captain's autobiography is titled 'Playing It My Way'?
Correct Answer: D. Sachin Tendulkar
• **Sachin Tendulkar** = He shared his journey from a child prodigy to a cricketing icon in this official autobiography. • **2014** — He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, in 2014. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ricky Ponting: This book is not his autobiography; Virat Kohli: This book is not his autobiography; M.S. Dhoni: This book is not his autobiography.