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Q1In the Indian sports calendar, National Sports Day is observed on 29 August mainly to commemorate the birth anniversary of which sports personality?

A Major Dhyan Chand

B Balbir Singh Sr.

C K. D. Jadhav

D Milkha Singh

Explanation

National Sports Day in India is observed every year on 29 August to honour Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary hockey player. The date is linked to his birth anniversary, making him the personality most directly associated with this national sports observance.

Q2In basketball, which violation is described by a player starting a second dribble after the first dribble has ended, without losing control because of a shot, opponent touch, pass or fumble?

A Backcourt violation

B Goaltending

C Double dribble

D Travelling

Explanation

The basketball term is double dribble. A dribble ends when the player holds or controls the ball in the relevant way; starting another dribble after that is illegal unless a rule-recognised intervening event has occurred.

Q3In indoor volleyball under the current FIVB basic rules, how is a standard match normally decided?

A The match is best of five sets; the first four sets are to 25 points and the final set is to 15 points, with a two-point advantage required.

B The team winning two sets wins the match; every set is played to 21 points.

C The match is decided by total points after four fixed sets, even if the sets are tied.

D The final set must be played to 25 points with a five-point winning margin.

Explanation

FIVB's indoor volleyball rules describe matches as best of five sets. Sets one to four are played to 25 points, while the fifth set is played to 15 points; in each case, the side must lead by at least two points.

Q4For the FIFA World Cup 2026, which statement correctly matches the hosts with the final venue?

A Canada, Mexico and the USA; final at Los Angeles Stadium

B Canada, Mexico and the USA; final at New York New Jersey Stadium

C USA and Canada only; final at BC Place Vancouver

D Mexico and USA only; final at Estadio Azteca

Explanation

FIFA's official tournament material states that the 2026 World Cup is shared by Canada, Mexico and the United States across 16 host cities. FIFA also announced that the final will be staged at New York New Jersey Stadium on 19 July 2026.

Q5Which pair of sport and ordinary game-scoring rule is correctly matched?

A Badminton: game generally to 21 points; Table Tennis: game generally to 11 points

B Lawn Tennis: standard tie-break won at exactly 5 points; Volleyball: set won at exactly 15 points in all cases

C Badminton: game generally to 11 points; Table Tennis: game generally to 21 points

D Swimming: race result decided by judges' style marks; Diving: fastest time wins

Explanation

Badminton and table tennis are often confused because both use rally-based points, but their usual game targets differ: badminton uses 21 points for a game, while table tennis uses 11 points, both subject to their sport-specific margin rules.

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6Which statement correctly describes the founding of the Indian Olympic Association?

AIt was established in 1927 with Sir Dorabji Tata as founding President and Dr. A. G. Noehren as founding Secretary General

BIt was formed in 1982 when the Department of Sports was set up for the Asian Games

CIt was founded in 1904 in Paris with Robert Guerin as its first president

DIt was created in 1912 at Stockholm as the world governing body for athletics

7The Dronacharya Award in Indian sports is primarily associated with which category?

AOutstanding coaches in sports and games

BPrivate sponsors of sports infrastructure

CUniversities with the best overall sports record

DYoung sportspersons at school level

8In football, which situation places an attacker in an offside position at the moment a teammate plays the ball?

AThe attacker is behind the ball but closer to goal than the goalkeeper

BOnly the attacker's hand is beyond the second-last opponent

CAny part of the attacker's head, body or feet is in the opponents' half and nearer to the opponents' goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent

DThe attacker is level with the second-last opponent but ahead of the halfway line

9Which field-of-play dimension is correct for standard outdoor field hockey?

A90.00 m by 45.00 m

B100.00 m by 64.00 m

C91.40 m by 55.00 m

D94.00 m by 50.00 m

10Under standard FIBA basketball rules, after a team gains control of a live ball on the playing court, within how much time must it attempt a shot for a field goal before a shot-clock violation is called?

A8 seconds

B14 seconds

C24 seconds

D30 seconds

11During a hockey kit briefing, which statement best reflects FIH player-protection guidance for field hockey gear?

AMouth guards are discouraged because they interfere with verbal umpire communication

BA field player may use goalkeeper kickers in open play if they are made from soft foam

CGoalkeepers must wear at least headgear, leg guards and kickers, and goalkeeper-only protection may include body, arm, hand, thigh and knee protectors; field-player shin protection remains a separate protective item

DField players should replace shin guards with football-style ankle guards because hockey contact is below the knee

12In volleyball, a team wins the right to serve after receiving. What should happen to its players before the next service according to the basic rotation principle?

AAll six players rotate one position clockwise before the service is made.

BOnly the front-row players exchange places, while the back-row players remain fixed.

CThe libero moves into the service zone and all other players stay in their previous places.

DThe best server may serve again from any court position without a team rotation.

13Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar is given mainly to recognise which type of contribution?

AConsistent outstanding performance by a player with discipline and sportsmanship

BSpectacular performance by a single sportsperson over four years

CTop rank among universities in national sports events

DVisible role of entities such as corporate bodies or NGOs in sports promotion and development

14In field hockey, while defending a penalty corner, how many defenders are permitted behind the back line according to the FIH rule framework?

AThree defenders only

BAll eleven players of the defending team

CUp to five defenders, including the goalkeeper if present

DSeven defenders, excluding the goalkeeper

15The final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 between Argentina and France was played at which venue?

ALusail Stadium, Lusail

BKhalifa International Stadium, Doha

CEducation City Stadium, Al Rayyan

DAl Bayt Stadium, Al Khor

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