Gender Inequality in Indian Sports

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about gender inequality in Indian sports. It covers various aspects of the topic, including the historical context, challenges faced by women in sports, and initiatives taken to promote gender equality in sports.
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Historically, what has been a significant barrier to women's participation in sports in India?

  1. Lack of access to sports facilities

  2. Cultural and societal norms

  3. Insufficient funding for women's sports

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options mentioned have historically contributed to the barriers faced by women in participating in sports in India.

Which Indian sportswoman is widely regarded as a pioneer for women's cricket in the country?

  1. Mithali Raj

  2. Jhulan Goswami

  3. Anjum Chopra

  4. Diana Edulji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diana Edulji is considered a pioneer for women's cricket in India. She was the first woman cricketer to be awarded the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri.

In which year did the Indian government launch the 'Khelo India' initiative to promote sports among women?

  1. 2011

  2. 2014

  3. 2017

  4. 2020


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 'Khelo India' initiative was launched by the Indian government in 2017 with the aim of promoting sports among women and providing them with opportunities to excel.

Which Indian state has been at the forefront of promoting gender equality in sports?

  1. Kerala

  2. Karnataka

  3. Odisha

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odisha has been recognized for its efforts in promoting gender equality in sports. The state has implemented several initiatives to encourage women's participation in sports and has achieved significant success in this area.

What is the name of the Indian women's football team's captain?

  1. Ashalata Devi

  2. Aditi Chauhan

  3. Manisha Kalyan

  4. Anju Tamang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ashalata Devi is the current captain of the Indian women's football team.

Which Indian sportswoman won the bronze medal in wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics?

  1. Vinesh Phogat

  2. Sakshi Malik

  3. Geeta Phogat

  4. Babita Phogat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vinesh Phogat won the bronze medal in wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the women's 53 kg category.

What is the name of the Indian women's hockey team's captain?

  1. Rani Rampal

  2. Savita Punia

  3. Deepika Thakur

  4. Nikki Pradhan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rani Rampal is the current captain of the Indian women's hockey team.

Which Indian sportswoman won the gold medal in badminton at the 2016 Summer Olympics?

  1. Saina Nehwal

  2. P. V. Sindhu

  3. Jwala Gutta

  4. Ashwini Ponnappa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

P. V. Sindhu won the gold medal in badminton at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's singles category.

What is the name of the Indian women's basketball team's captain?

  1. Shireen Limaye

  2. Prashanti Singh

  3. Anitha Pauldurai

  4. Geethu Anna Jose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shireen Limaye is the current captain of the Indian women's basketball team.

Which Indian sportswoman won the silver medal in weightlifting at the 2020 Summer Olympics?

  1. Mirabai Chanu

  2. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu

  3. Karnam Malleswari

  4. Kunjarani Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in weightlifting at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the women's 49 kg category.

What is the name of the Indian women's volleyball team's captain?

  1. Nirmala Sewthi

  2. Aruna Budda Reddy

  3. T. Saranya

  4. Anju Bobby George


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nirmala Sewthi is the current captain of the Indian women's volleyball team.

Which Indian sportswoman won the bronze medal in boxing at the 2012 Summer Olympics?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Sarita Devi

  3. Kavita Chahal

  4. Pinki Jangra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mary Kom won the bronze medal in boxing at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the women's flyweight category.

What is the name of the Indian women's kabaddi team's captain?

  1. Mamta Poojary

  2. Kavita Devi

  3. Ritu Negi

  4. Pooja Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mamta Poojary is the current captain of the Indian women's kabaddi team.

Which Indian sportswoman won the gold medal in shooting at the 2016 Summer Olympics?

  1. Abhinav Bindra

  2. Gagan Narang

  3. Vijay Kumar

  4. Jitu Rai


Correct Option:
Explanation:

None of the options mentioned won the gold medal in shooting at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The gold medal was won by Ginny Thrasher of the United States.

What is the name of the Indian women's archery team's captain?

  1. Deepika Kumari

  2. Bombayla Devi Laishram

  3. Laishram Bombayla Devi

  4. Dola Banerjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepika Kumari is the current captain of the Indian women's archery team.

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