Sports Books — Set 1
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The book titled 'The Test of My Life' is the autobiography of which Indian cricketer?
Correct Answer: D. Yuvraj Singh
• **Yuvraj Singh** — His autobiography 'The Test of My Life' chronicles his journey battling a rare form of cancer and his triumphant return to the cricket field. • **Achievement** — He was the Player of the Tournament in India's 2011 Cricket World Cup victory, becoming a household name for his aggressive batting. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Saurav Ganguly has 'A Century is Not Enough'; B: VVS Laxman has 'An Unspoken Bond'; C: Sachin has 'Playing It My Way'.
Which Indian athlete authored the autobiography titled 'The Race of My Life'?
Correct Answer: C. Milkha Singh
• **Milkha Singh** — The legendary athlete known as 'The Flying Finn' co-authored this book with his daughter Sonia Sanwalka to share his incredible journey. • **Legacy** — He was the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and represented India in four Olympic Games. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Abhinav Bindra wrote 'A Shot at History'; B: PT Usha has her own autobiography; D: Hima Das is a contemporary sprinter.
The book 'Ace Against Odds' is an autobiography of which famous Indian sports personality?
Correct Answer: B. Sania Mirza
• **Sania Mirza** — Her autobiography 'Ace Against Odds' documents her path to becoming world number one in tennis doubles from a conservative background. • **Achievement** — She won six Grand Slam doubles titles and became the highest-ranked Indian tennis player in the WTA rankings. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Saina Nehwal wrote 'Playing to Win'; C: Mary Kom wrote 'Unbreakable'; D: Mithali Raj has different books.
Who is the author of the book 'Unbreakable', which details a journey from rural Manipur to global boxing fame?
Correct Answer: A. Mary Kom
• **Mary Kom** — Her autobiography 'Unbreakable' highlights her struggles as a mother and a five-time world amateur boxing champion from Manipur. • **Impact** — She was the first Indian woman to qualify for and compete in Olympic boxing, winning a bronze medal in 2012. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: L Sarita Devi is an Olympic boxer but didn't write this book; C: Amit Panghal is a male boxer; D: Vijender Singh is also a different boxer.
The autobiography of the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is titled?
Correct Answer: D. Playing It My Way
• **Playing It My Way** — Released in 2014, this autobiography recounts Sachin's 24-year international cricket career in detail with personal anecdotes. • **Significance** — The book provides insights into his training, mindset, and the evolution of modern cricket during his playing years. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: 'Believe' is Suresh Raina's book; B: 'A Century is Not Enough' is Sourav Ganguly's; C: 'Straight from the Heart' is Kapil Dev's.
Which Indian cricketer's autobiography is titled 'Straight from the Heart'?
Correct Answer: D. Kapil Dev
• **Kapil Dev** — The legendary captain who led India to its first World Cup victory in 1983 wrote this powerful autobiography with candid insights. • **Legacy** — He revolutionized Indian cricket with his all-round abilities and remains an icon for generations of players. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Madan Lal was part of the 1983 team but has a different book; B: Ravi Shastri has commentator memoirs; C: Sunil Gavaskar has 'Sunny Days'.
The book 'A Century is Not Enough' was written by which former Indian cricket captain?
Correct Answer: C. Sourav Ganguly
• **Sourav Ganguly** — This autobiography discusses the ups and downs of his career and his transformation into cricket administration at the BCCI. • **Influence** — As captain, he transformed Indian cricket by promoting young talent and building a winning mentality in the team. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Anil Kumble has different publications; B: Rahul Dravid has 'The Straight Drive'; D: MS Dhoni has books but not this one.
Which Olympic gold medalist authored the book 'A Shot at History'?
Correct Answer: B. Abhinav Bindra
• **Abhinav Bindra** — This book describes his obsessive pursuit of excellence to win India's first individual Olympic gold medal in shooting at Beijing 2008. • **Contribution** — He won the gold medal in the 10-meter air rifle event, a watershed moment for Indian athletics on the global stage. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Neeraj Chopra is a more recent Olympic winner; C: Rajyavardhan won in 2004; D: Gagan Narang won Olympic silver, not gold.
Who authored the book 'Beyond the Crease'?
Correct Answer: B. Boria Majumdar
• **Boria Majumdar** — This cricket history book explores untold stories and behind-the-scenes narratives of Indian cricket's evolution. • **Expertise** — Majumdar is an acclaimed cricket historian and sports journalist known for his research and unique perspectives. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Virat Kohli has 'Driven'; C: Sachin has 'Playing It My Way'; D: MS Dhoni has 'The Untold Story'.
Which tennis legend wrote the autobiography 'The Legend of Rafa'?
Correct Answer: C. Rafael Nadal
• **Rafael Nadal** — His autobiography chronicles his rise from the Spanish island of Mallorca to becoming one of tennis's greatest champions with 22 Grand Slam titles. • **Achievement** — Nadal is the only player to win 13 French Open titles, dominating the Roland Garros tournament for nearly two decades. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Federer has 'Twenty Miraculous Years'; B: Djokovic has 'Serve to Win'; D: Sampras retired before autobiographies were trendy.