Indian Athletes — Set 6
Sports · भारतीय खिलाड़ी · Questions 51–60 of 70
How many times has Vishwanathan Anand been the World Chess Champion?
Correct Answer: B. 3 times
• **Vishwanathan Anand** = chess champion, became World Chess Champion 3 times in career. • **2007, 2010, 2012 World Championships** — also won 5 World Blitz and 6 World Rapid titles. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 2 times: fewer championships; 5 times: more than actual World Championship wins; 7 times: incorrect count.
Mary Kom won her first World Boxing Championship at what age?
Correct Answer: A. 19 years
• **Mary Kom** = boxer, won first World Amateur Boxing Championship at young age 19. • **2002 World Championship** — 48kg category; remarkable early career achievement for women in boxing. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 21 years: older than actual first win age; 23 years: too old for first championship; 25 years: even older age.
In which sport is Ashish Kumar a prominent Indian name?
Correct Answer: D. Judo
• **Ashish Kumar** = Judoka, prominent Indian name in Judo sport. • **Asian Games competitor** — represented India in Judo at Asian Games; trained athlete. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Cricket: not Kumar's sport; Hockey: different athlete; Archery: not Judo sport.
Sushil Kumar first Olympic medal came in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2008
• **Sushil Kumar** = wrestler, first Olympic medal earned in 2008 Beijing Olympics. • **2008 Beijing Olympics** — Bronze medal in 66 kg freestyle wrestling; first Indian male wrestler with 2 medals. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 2004: before first Olympic medal; 2006: year before 2008 Olympics; 2010: year after 2008 medal.
Which Indian female chess player became the youngest Grandmaster in 2021?
Correct Answer: A. Divya Deshmukh
• **Divya Deshmukh** = chess grandmaster, became youngest Indian female grandmaster in 2021. • **2021 achievement** — youngest female Indian grandmaster title; rapid rise in chess rankings. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Harika Dronavalli: earlier grandmaster, not youngest in 2021; Niharika Sharma: not youngest; Padmini Rout: different player.
Atanu Das is famous in which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Archery
• **Atanu Das** = archer, prominent Indian name in archery sport. • **Olympic competitor** — represented India at Tokyo Olympics; Asian Games medalist. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Badminton: not archery; Table Tennis: different racquet sport; Shooting: different sport.
Rani Rampal is an Indian hockey player associated with which team?
Correct Answer: B. Women's Team
• **Rani Rampal** = hockey player, represents India's women's hockey team. • **Women's Hockey Team Captain** — led team at Olympics and World Cups; pioneering figure. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Men's Team: women's player doesn't play; Club Team: national team player; Mixed Team: not applicable to hockey.
Khel Chakra Award is given in which field?
Correct Answer: B. Sports
• **Khel Chakra Award** = Indian sports award recognizing excellence in sports and athletics. • **National Sports Award** — given to athletes for outstanding performance and achievement. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Music: not sports award; Science: different award field; Literature: not athletic achievement.
Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt represented India at how many Olympic Games?
Correct Answer: C. 3
• **Yogeshwar Dutt** = wrestler, represented India at 3 Olympic Games in career. • **Multiple Olympic appearances** — 2008, 2012, 2016 Olympics; 2012 bronze medalist. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1: fewer Olympics; 2: fewer than actual appearances; 4: more than his Olympic participations.
Sania Mirza is famous in which sport?
Correct Answer: D. Mixed Doubles Tennis
• **Sania Mirza** = tennis player, famous in mixed doubles tennis category. • **Multiple Grand Slam doubles titles** — won 6 Grand Slam mixed doubles championships; world number 1 in doubles. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Single Tennis: not her focus; Badminton: not tennis; Table Tennis: different racquet sport.