Sports Books — Set 2
Sports · खेल पुस्तकें · Questions 11–20 of 70
The autobiography 'Ahead of the Game' belongs to which Indian cricketer?
Correct Answer: C. VVS Laxman
• **VVS Laxman** — 'Ahead of the Game' is his memoir that details his extraordinary Test career including the famous Kolkata Test against Australia. • **Legacy** — Laxman is considered one of India's greatest Test batsmen, known for his elegant batting technique and match-winning performances. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Sourav has 'A Century is Not Enough'; B: Rahul Dravid has 'The Straight Drive'; D: MS Dhoni has 'The Untold Story'.
Who is the author of 'The Untold Story'?
Correct Answer: C. MS Dhoni
• **MS Dhoni** — This autobiography of the legendary captain reveals his journey from humble beginnings in Ranchi to leading India to multiple World Cup victories. • **Impact** — Dhoni is credited with transforming Indian cricket's approach to white-ball formats and is revered for his calm leadership. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Virat Kohli wrote 'Driven'; B: Sachin wrote 'Playing It My Way'; D: Yuvraj wrote 'The Test of My Life'.
Which badminton player wrote 'Playing to Win'?
Correct Answer: B. Saina Nehwal
• **Saina Nehwal** — Her autobiography 'Playing to Win' documents her sacrifices to reach the top of world badminton and win Olympic medals. • **Achievement** — She became world number one in 2015 and won the bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, making her India's ace shuttler. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: PV Sindhu has her own autobiography; C: Chirag Shetty is primarily a doubles player; D: Ashwini Ponnappa is a mixed doubles specialist.
The book 'The Straight Drive' is the autobiography of which Indian cricketer?
Correct Answer: C. Rahul Dravid
• **Rahul Dravid** — 'The Straight Drive' chronicles his career as the 'Wall of Indian Cricket', known for his defensive prowess and consistency. • **Legacy** — Dravid played a record number of Test matches for India and was instrumental in building India's strong batting foundation. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Sourav wrote 'A Century is Not Enough'; B: Sachin wrote 'Playing It My Way'; D: Virat wrote 'Driven'.
Who authored the sports memoir 'Driven'?
Correct Answer: C. Virat Kohli
• **Virat Kohli** — 'Driven' is his autobiography that reveals his rise from a passionate cricket enthusiast to becoming India's most successful Test captain. • **Accomplishment** — Kohli transformed Indian cricket's batting standards and led the team to numerous Test series victories across all formats. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: MS Dhoni wrote 'The Untold Story'; B: Yuvraj wrote 'The Test of My Life'; D: Hardik Pandya is a younger generation cricketer.
Which Indian wrestler's autobiography is titled 'Khiladi 1080'?
Correct Answer: C. Sushil Kumar
• **Sushil Kumar** — This autobiography documents his journey as a two-time Olympic medalist (2008 Beijing and 2012 London) in wrestling. • **Dominance** — Sushil Kumar was one of India's most successful freestyle wrestlers, winning multiple Commonwealth Games and Asian Games medals. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Bajrang Punia is a younger wrestler; B: Rohit Kumar is a lesser-known wrestler; D: Yogeshwar Dutt is a different wrestler.
The book 'The Almighty: A Story of Redemption' belongs to which sports personality?
Correct Answer: D. Amir Khan
• **Amir Khan** — This autobiography reveals his journey as a boxer who won a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics at just 17 years old. • **Career** — Khan became a world champion in multiple weight categories and is known for his boxing skills and resilience. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer; B: Salman Khan is an actor, not a sports autobiography author; C: MS Dhoni wrote 'The Untold Story'.
Which Indian badminton player's memoir is titled 'Dreams and Beyond'?
Correct Answer: B. PV Sindhu
• **PV Sindhu** — 'Dreams and Beyond' chronicles her rise from a young badminton enthusiast to becoming India's darling with two Olympic medals. • **Milestone** — She won India's first badminton Olympic gold medal at Tokyo 2020, cementing her legacy as one of India's greatest athletes. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Saina Nehwal wrote 'Playing to Win'; C: Ashwini Ponnappa has different publications; D: Jwala Gutta has separate memoirs.
The autobiography 'Legends of India' features whose journey?
Correct Answer: D. All three
• **Multi-athlete Focus** — This book compiles the journeys of multiple Indian sporting legends including cricketers and other athletes. • **Inspiration** — It serves as a collection of success stories from India's most celebrated sportspeople across various disciplines. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Sachin has 'Playing It My Way'; B: Virat wrote 'Driven'; C: MS Dhoni wrote 'The Untold Story'.
Who wrote the book 'Run Like You Mean It'?
Correct Answer: B. PT Usha
• **PT Usha** — Known as the 'Queen of Indian Track and Field', her book chronicles her pioneering journey in athletics when women's sports were limited. • **Legacy** — She was India's first female athlete to win a gold medal at the Asian Games and represented India in four Olympic Games. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Hima Das is a contemporary sprinter; C: Milkha Singh wrote 'The Race of My Life'; D: Neeraj Chopra is a javelin thrower.