Sports Books — Set 5

Correct Answer: C. Bajrang Punia

• **Bajrang Punia** — His autobiography documents his rise from a small village to becoming India's youngest Olympic medal winner in wrestling. • **Achievement** — Bajrang won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and has numerous international wrestling championship medals. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Sushil Kumar wrote 'Khiladi 1080'; B: Yogeshwar Dutt is an older generation wrestler; D: Vinesh Phogat is a female wrestler.

Correct Answer: C. Ricky Ponting

• **Ricky Ponting** — The Australian cricket legend's autobiography chronicles his remarkable career, captaincy, and continued influence on cricket. • **Legacy** — Ponting is considered one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history with 30 Test centuries and exceptional leadership abilities. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Sachin wrote 'Playing It My Way'; B: Virat wrote 'Driven'; D: Steve Smith has different publications.

Correct Answer: A. Sania Mirza

• **Sania Mirza** — Her autobiography 'Ace Against Odds' chronicles overcoming cultural barriers to achieve global tennis success as a Muslim woman from India. • **Pioneer** — Sania became India's highest-ranked tennis player and won multiple Grand Slam titles in mixed doubles with international partners. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Sumit Nagal is a men's singles player; C: Nagpur Tenniswalas is not a person; D: Rohan Bopanna is a doubles specialist.

Correct Answer: B. Devendra Jhajharia

• **Devendra Jhajharia** — This autobiography documents his journey as India's first individual gold medalist in the Paralympics (javelin throw). • **Inspiration** — Despite losing an arm in an accident, he achieved what seemed impossible, inspiring millions of Indian athletes with disabilities. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Deepa Malik is a wheelchair racer; C: Mariyappan Thangavelu is a high jumper; D: Yogesh Kathuniya is a discus thrower.

Correct Answer: C. Yuvraj Singh

• **Yuvraj Singh** — 'The Test of My Life' is his memoir that documents living his dream despite facing life's biggest challenge: cancer. • **Triumph** — His comeback to cricket after cancer treatment and winning the World Cup Player of the Tournament award is inspiring. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Suresh Raina wrote 'My Life, My Rules'; B: MS Dhoni wrote 'The Untold Story'; D: Virat wrote 'Driven'.

Correct Answer: A. Abhinav Bindra

• **Abhinav Bindra** — His memoir 'A Shot at History' explores the relentless pursuit of excellence and the obsessive training required for Olympic gold. • **Philosophy** — Bindra emphasizes the psychological aspect of shooting and how visualization and discipline lead to athletic excellence. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Neeraj Chopra wrote 'Strength of One'; C: PV Sindhu wrote 'Dreams and Beyond'; D: Mithali Raj wrote 'Breaking Barriers'.

Correct Answer: A. Hardik Pandya

• **Hardik Pandya** — His memoir documents his rapid rise from Mumbai to becoming a key all-rounder in India's modern cricket setup. • **Impact** — Pandya brought aggression to Indian cricket's middle order and has been crucial in multiple tournament victories. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Ravichandran Ashwin is a senior spinner; C: Jasprit Bumrah is a pace bowler; D: Mohammed Shami is a pacer.

Correct Answer: C. PV Sindhu

• **PV Sindhu** — 'Dreams and Beyond' chronicles her journey with heart and soul from the badminton courts of Hyderabad to Olympic glory. • **Achievement** — She became the first Indian woman to win Olympic gold in badminton at Tokyo 2020, making her a global sports icon. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Sania Mirza wrote 'Ace Against Odds'; B: Mary Kom wrote 'Unbreakable'; D: Saina Nehwal wrote 'Playing to Win'.

Correct Answer: B. Sunil Gavaskar

• **Sunil Gavaskar** — His autobiography 'Sunny Days' chronicles India's cricket evolution during his playing era as the first Test batsman to score 10,000 runs. • **Pioneer** — Gavaskar set batting records that stood for years and was instrumental in India's cricket development during the 1970s-80s. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Sachin wrote 'Playing It My Way'; C: Kapil wrote 'Straight from the Heart'; D: Anil wrote 'The Champion's Code'.

Correct Answer: A. Milkha Singh

• **Milkha Singh** — 'The Race of My Life' chronicles his legendary journey as one of India's greatest athletes competing against the world. • **Legacy** — Milkha Singh represented India in four Olympic Games and remains a symbol of Indian athletic excellence and determination. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: PT Usha has 'Run Like You Mean It'; C: Hima Das is contemporary; D: Neeraj Chopra is a javelin thrower.