Indian Athletes — Set 8
Sports · भारतीय खिलाड़ी · Questions 71–80 of 80
Sunil Chhetri is the captain of which Indian national team?
Correct Answer: A. Football
Sunil Chhetri is the long-time captain and leading goal scorer for the Indian national football team. He has played for various clubs in India and overseas. He is highly respected for his leadership and dedication to the sport.
P. V. Sindhu won which medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics?
Correct Answer: B. Silver
P. V. Sindhu won the silver medal after losing a close final to Carolina Marin. She was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal. She later won a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal in Boxing at the Olympics?
Correct Answer: C. Mary Kom
Mary Kom won the bronze medal in the flyweight category at the 2012 London Olympics. She is a six-time world champion and a Padma Vibhushan awardee. She has been a dominant force in women's boxing for nearly two decades.
In which sport did Sushil Kumar win medals in two consecutive Olympics?
Correct Answer: D. Wrestling
Sushil Kumar won a bronze in 2008 and a silver in 2012 in freestyle wrestling. He was the most successful individual Olympian for India before Neeraj Chopra. He helped wrestling regain popularity in northern India.
Who is the first Indian woman to win a Grand Slam title?
Correct Answer: A. Sania Mirza
Sania Mirza won the 2009 Australian Open mixed doubles title with Mahesh Bhupathi. She reached a career-high ranking of world number one in doubles. She has been a trailblazer for women's tennis in India.
Major Dhyan Chand's birthday is celebrated as which day in India?
Correct Answer: D. National Sports Day
August 29 is celebrated as National Sports Day in honor of Major Dhyan Chand. National sports awards are presented by the President on this day. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of sports and physical activity.
Saina Nehwal won an Olympic bronze medal in which city?
Correct Answer: D. London
Saina Nehwal won the bronze medal in badminton at the 2012 London Olympics. She was the first Indian shuttler to stand on an Olympic podium. This win led to a massive badminton boom across India.
Who is the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal at the Asian Games?
Correct Answer: C. Kamaljeet Sandhu
Kamaljeet Sandhu won the 400m gold at the 1970 Asian Games. She was the first Indian woman to achieve this feat at the continental level. She was awarded the Padma Shri for her contribution to sports.
Leander Paes won an individual Olympic medal in 1996 in which sport?
Correct Answer: A. Tennis
Leander Paes won the bronze medal in men's singles at the Atlanta Olympics. He ended India's 44-year wait for an individual Olympic medal. He later became a legend in doubles tennis.
Who is the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic medal?
Correct Answer: B. Deepa Malik
Deepa Malik won the silver medal in shot put at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. She is a multi-talented athlete who has won medals in various para-sports. She has also served as the President of the Paralympic Committee of India.