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
• **August 29** = The correct answer is 'August 29'. • **Significance** — National Sports Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of the hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: August 15; C: October 2; D: January 26.
Major Dhyan Chand, in whose honor National Sports Day is celebrated, was associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Hockey
• **Hockey** = Dhyan Chand was known as 'The Wizard' for his extraordinary ball control in Field Hockey. • **Significance** — He helped India win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Boxing; C: Cricket; D: Football.
What is the highest sporting honor awarded to an individual in India?
Correct Answer: A. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
• **Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award** = The Khel Ratna is awarded for spectacular and outstanding performance over a period of four years. • **Significance** — It was formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Dronacharya Award; C: Bharat Ratna; D: Arjuna Award.
The 'Arjuna Award' is given by the Government of India for?
Correct Answer: A. Outstanding performance in sports
• **Outstanding performance in sports** = Established in 1961, the Arjuna Award recognizes consistent outstanding performance at the international level. • **Significance** — It includes a bronze statuette of Arjuna, a certificate, and a cash prize. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Promoting sports in rural areas; C: Sports journalism; D: Outstanding coaching.
Which award is given specifically to sports coaches in India for their excellence?
Correct Answer: D. Dronacharya Award
• **Dronacharya Award** = The Dronacharya Award is named after the legendary guru from the Mahabharata. • **Significance** — It is presented to coaches who have successfully trained athletes to win medals in international events. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Padma Shri; B: Arjuna Award; C: Dhyan Chand Award.
The 'Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy' is awarded to which of the following?
Correct Answer: C. Best University
• **Best University** = The MAKA Trophy is an annual award given to the top-performing university in inter-university tournaments. • **Significance** — It aims to promote competitive sports within the higher education system. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Best School; B: Best State; D: Best Stadium.
In which city is the National Institute of Sports (NIS) located?
Correct Answer: D. Patiala
• **Patiala** = The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is located in Patiala, Punjab. • **Significance** — It is Asia's largest sports institute and serves as the main training center for coaches. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Bangalore; B: Kolkata; C: New Delhi.
What does the acronym 'SAI' stand for in the context of Indian sports?
Correct Answer: B. Sports Authority of India
• **Sports Authority of India** = The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is the apex national sports body established in 1984. • **Significance** — It manages various stadiums and runs talent scouting schemes across the country. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Standard Athletics India; C: Sports Academy of India; D: Sports Association of India.
Which Indian city is famously known as the 'Mecca of Indian Football'?
Correct Answer: D. Kolkata
• **Kolkata** = Kolkata is called the Mecca of Indian Football due to its passionate fan base and historic clubs like Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. • **Significance** — The city hosted the first football matches in India during the colonial era. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Goa; B: Hyderabad; C: Mumbai.
Who was the first Indian individual to win an Olympic gold medal?
Correct Answer: D. Abhinav Bindra
• **Abhinav Bindra** = Abhinav Bindra won the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. • **Significance** — This was India's first individual gold after many years of team success in hockey. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Neeraj Chopra; B: Leander Paes; C: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.