National Sports — Set 4
Sports · राष्ट्रीय खेल · Questions 31–40 of 50
Which day is celebrated as the National Sports Day in India?
Correct Answer: A. August 29
National Sports Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of the hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. He is widely considered the greatest hockey player in history. The President of India gives away sports-related awards like the Khel Ratna on this day.
Major Dhyan Chand, in whose honor National Sports Day is celebrated, was associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Hockey
Dhyan Chand was known as 'The Wizard' for his extraordinary ball control in Field Hockey. He helped India win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936. His birthday was designated as National Sports Day in 2012.
What is the highest sporting honor awarded to an individual in India?
Correct Answer: A. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
The Khel Ratna is awarded for spectacular and outstanding performance over a period of four years. It was formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. The first recipient of this award was chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand.
The 'Arjuna Award' is given by the Government of India for?
Correct Answer: A. Outstanding performance in sports
Established in 1961, the Arjuna Award recognizes consistent outstanding performance at the international level. It includes a bronze statuette of Arjuna, a certificate, and a cash prize. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious sports awards in India.
Which award is given specifically to sports coaches in India for their excellence?
Correct Answer: D. Dronacharya Award
The Dronacharya Award is named after the legendary guru from the Mahabharata. It is presented to coaches who have successfully trained athletes to win medals in international events. It was instituted in 1985 to honor the contribution of mentors.
The 'Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy' is awarded to which of the following?
Correct Answer: C. Best University
The MAKA Trophy is an annual award given to the top-performing university in inter-university tournaments. It aims to promote competitive sports within the higher education system. Guru Nanak Dev University has been a frequent winner of this trophy.
In which city is the National Institute of Sports (NIS) located?
Correct Answer: D. Patiala
The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is located in Patiala, Punjab. It is Asia's largest sports institute and serves as the main training center for coaches. The institute is housed in the historic Moti Bagh Palace.
What does the acronym 'SAI' stand for in the context of Indian sports?
Correct Answer: B. Sports Authority of India
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is the apex national sports body established in 1984. It manages various stadiums and runs talent scouting schemes across the country. It operates under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Which Indian city is famously known as the 'Mecca of Indian Football'?
Correct Answer: D. Kolkata
Kolkata is called the Mecca of Indian Football due to its passionate fan base and historic clubs like Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. The city hosted the first football matches in India during the colonial era. It is home to the massive Salt Lake Stadium.
Who was the first Indian individual to win an Olympic gold medal?
Correct Answer: D. Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra won the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This was India's first individual gold after many years of team success in hockey. Neeraj Chopra became the second individual to do so in 2021.