National Sports — Set 5
Sports · राष्ट्रीय खेल · Questions 41–50 of 50
The Khelo India Youth Games was previously known as?
Correct Answer: B. Khelo India School Games
• **Khelo India School Games** = The program was launched as Khelo India School Games in 2018 to target grassroots talent. • **Significance** — It was later rebranded to include college students and broader youth categories. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Junior National Games; C: National School Games; D: Bharat Youth Games.
Which state has a traditional sport called 'Vallam Kali' (Snake Boat Race)?
Correct Answer: A. Kerala
• **Kerala** = Vallam Kali is a traditional boat race held in Kerala, most famously during the Onam festival. • **Significance** — The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is the most prestigious event of this kind. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Andhra Pradesh; C: Karnataka; D: Tamil Nadu.
The first Asian Games were held in which Indian city in 1951?
Correct Answer: D. New Delhi
• **New Delhi** = New Delhi hosted the inaugural Asian Games in 1951, which were a brainchild of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. • **Significance** — Eleven nations participated in this historic event. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Madras; B: Bombay; C: Calcutta.
In which sport did India win its first ever Olympic medal as an independent nation?
Correct Answer: C. Hockey
• **Hockey** = The Indian men's field hockey team won the gold medal at the 1948 London Olympics. • **Significance** — This victory was highly symbolic as it occurred just a year after independence. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Shooting; B: Wrestling; D: Athletics.
Which Indian athlete is known by the nickname 'The Payyoli Express'?
Correct Answer: B. P.T. Usha
• **P.T. Usha** = P. • **Significance** — T. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Milkha Singh; C: Dutee Chand; D: Hima Das.
Which state is the traditional home of the martial art 'Kalaripayattu'?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala
• **Kerala** = Kalaripayattu is one of the oldest surviving martial arts in the world, originating in Kerala. • **Significance** — It includes strikes, kicks, and weaponry training. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Tamil Nadu; B: Manipur; D: Odisha.
The Durand Cup is associated with which sport in India?
Correct Answer: A. Football
• **Football** = The Durand Cup is Asia's oldest football tournament, first held in 1888. • **Significance** — It was originally started as a recreation for British troops stationed in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Cricket; C: Hockey; D: Tennis.
Who is known as the 'Flying Singh' of India?
Correct Answer: A. Milkha Singh
• **Milkha Singh** = Milkha Singh earned this title after his legendary performance in the 400m race at the 1960 Rome Olympics. • **Significance** — He was the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Arpinder Singh; C: Manjit Singh; D: Navjeet Singh.
The 'Santhosh Trophy' is a national-level championship for?
Correct Answer: D. State Football Teams
• **State Football Teams** = The Santosh Trophy is the premier inter-state football championship in India. • **Significance** — It was started in 1941 and named after the Maharaja of Santosh. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Schools; B: Colleges; C: Armed Forces.
In which city is the famous 'Eden Gardens' cricket stadium located?
Correct Answer: A. Kolkata
• **Kolkata** = Eden Gardens is located in Kolkata and is often referred to as 'Cricket's answer to the Colosseum'. • **Significance** — It is the oldest cricket stadium in India, established in 1864. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Mumbai; C: Chennai; D: Bangalore.