Sports & Olympic Medals — Set 4
Haryana GK · खेल और ओलंपिक पदक · Questions 31–40 of 160
Pardeep Narwal, the record-breaking Kabaddi player, is from which state?
Correct Answer: B. Haryana
Pardeep Narwal, one of the greatest Kabaddi raiders of all time, is from Sonipat district of Haryana. He is known as the 'Record Breaker' for setting multiple records in the Pro Kabaddi League. Haryana has a strong tradition in Kabaddi and has produced many international-level players.
The Khelo India University Games were first hosted by Haryana in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2021
The first Khelo India University Games were hosted by Odisha in 2020, but Haryana hosted the second edition in 2021 at various venues across the state. The games provide a platform for university-level athletes to compete and get identified for higher-level training. Haryana performed exceptionally well in the medal tally at these games.
What is Haryana's traditional wrestling practice arena called?
Correct Answer: B. Akhara
The traditional wrestling practice arena in Haryana (and across India) is called an 'Akhara'. These are typically open or semi-enclosed pits filled with special soil (mitti) where wrestlers train. The akhara tradition in Haryana is deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric, with children starting wrestling training at a young age under the guidance of experienced coaches (Ustad).
At the 2018 Commonwealth Games, how many medals did Haryana-origin wrestlers win for India?
Correct Answer: B. More than 5 medals
At the 2018 Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Australia, Haryana-origin wrestlers including Bajrang Punia (Gold), Vinesh Phogat (Gold), Sushil Kumar (Gold) and others won multiple medals for India. Wrestling was India's best-performing sport at the 2018 CWG, and Haryana wrestlers contributed a large share of those medals. India finished third in the overall medal tally, with wrestling contributing significantly.
The 'Dangal' movie (2016) featuring Aamir Khan depicted the story of which Haryana family?
Correct Answer: C. Mahavir Singh Phogat's family
The Bollywood film 'Dangal' (2016) depicted the real-life story of Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters Geeta and Babita from Balali village in Charkhi Dadri, Haryana. The film highlighted Mahavir's struggle to train his daughters as wrestlers in a conservative rural setting. 'Dangal' became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time and brought global attention to Haryana's wrestling culture.
In wrestling, the weight categories have been reorganized. Sushil Kumar competed primarily in which weight category?
Correct Answer: C. 66 kg
Sushil Kumar competed primarily in the 66 kg freestyle wrestling category (which has been changed to 65 kg in newer classifications). He won his Olympic medals (Bronze at Beijing 2008 and Silver at London 2012) in the 66 kg category. He also won a Gold at the World Wrestling Championship 2010 in the 66 kg category.
Which Haryana-born athlete was the first Indian to win gold at the World Wrestling Championships?
Correct Answer: A. Sushil Kumar
Sushil Kumar won a Gold medal at the World Wrestling Championships 2010 in Moscow, becoming the first Indian to win gold at the World Wrestling Championships. This achievement came between his two Olympic medals (Bronze at Beijing 2008 and Silver at London 2012). It confirmed him as the best wrestler in the world at 66 kg.
The Haryana Police Sports Quota recruits athletes for what purpose?
Correct Answer: B. To give sports talent a government job while allowing them to continue competitive sports
Haryana Police (and many other Haryana government departments) have a Sports Quota policy that allows outstanding athletes to be recruited as police personnel. This gives talented sportspersons a stable government job with income while they continue training and competing at national and international levels. This policy has been instrumental in retaining sporting talent in Haryana.
Haryana wrestler Bajrang Punia held which world ranking position in 65 kg freestyle wrestling at his peak?
Correct Answer: B. World No. 1
Bajrang Punia reached the World No. 1 ranking in 65 kg freestyle wrestling at his peak performance. He was the Asian Games champion, World Championship medallist, and Olympic bronze medallist, reflecting his consistent dominance in the weight class over several years. He is considered one of the greatest wrestlers produced by Haryana.
Which Haryana sports personality is known as 'Sultan of Wrestling' in India?
Correct Answer: B. Sushil Kumar
Sushil Kumar is often referred to as the 'Sultan of Wrestling' in India due to his unparalleled success in Indian wrestling. His two Olympic medals, a World Championship gold, and numerous Commonwealth Games and Asian Games medals place him above all other Indian wrestlers in terms of achievements. He inspired the current generation of Indian wrestlers including Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya.