Women in Indian Sports

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the remarkable achievements of women in Indian sports. From legendary athletes to trailblazers, these questions cover a wide range of sports and the inspiring stories behind them.
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Which Indian woman is widely regarded as the 'Golden Girl' of Indian athletics?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Saina Nehwal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

P.T. Usha, also known as the 'Payyoli Express', is an Indian track and field athlete who excelled in sprinting and hurdling events. She won numerous medals at international competitions, including the Asian Games and the World Championships.

Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in athletics?

  1. Karnam Malleswari

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. P.T. Usha

  4. Mary Kom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnam Malleswari, a weightlifter from Andhra Pradesh, made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. She achieved this feat at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in the women's 69 kg weightlifting category.

Which Indian woman is known as the 'Flying Sikh' for her exceptional achievements in athletics?

  1. P.T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Milkha Singh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Milkha Singh, an iconic Indian athlete, earned the nickname 'Flying Sikh' for his remarkable speed and endurance in track and field events. He represented India at the Olympics and won numerous medals at international competitions.

Who is the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in weightlifting?

  1. Karnam Malleswari

  2. Kunjarani Devi

  3. Mirabai Chanu

  4. Sanjita Chanu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnam Malleswari made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in weightlifting. She achieved this feat in the 69 kg category at the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Which Indian woman is known as the 'Wonder Woman of Indian Boxing' for her achievements in the sport?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Sarita Devi

  3. Kavita Chahal

  4. Laishram Sarita Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mary Kom, a Manipuri boxer, is widely recognized as the 'Wonder Woman of Indian Boxing'. She has won numerous medals at international competitions, including the World Championships and the Asian Games. Mary Kom is known for her aggressive style and determination in the ring.

Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the World Wrestling Championships?

  1. Geeta Phogat

  2. Babita Phogat

  3. Vinesh Phogat

  4. Sakshi Malik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geeta Phogat, a renowned Indian wrestler, made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal at the World Wrestling Championships. She achieved this feat in 2012, winning a bronze medal in the 55 kg category.

Which Indian woman is known as the 'Golden Girl' of Indian badminton?

  1. Saina Nehwal

  2. P.V. Sindhu

  3. Jwala Gutta

  4. Ashwini Ponnappa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saina Nehwal, a badminton player from Haryana, is often referred to as the 'Golden Girl' of Indian badminton. She has won numerous titles at international tournaments, including the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. Saina Nehwal is known for her aggressive style of play and her ability to dominate her opponents.

Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Asian Games in shooting?

  1. Anjali Bhagwat

  2. Suma Shirur

  3. Heena Sidhu

  4. Rahi Sarnobat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anjali Bhagwat, a shooter from Maharashtra, became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Asian Games in shooting. She achieved this feat in 2002, winning a bronze medal in the 10m air rifle event.

Which Indian woman is known as the 'Queen of Indian Hockey' for her exceptional contributions to the sport?

  1. Rani Rampal

  2. Vandana Katariya

  3. Savita Punia

  4. Deepika Thakur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rani Rampal, a hockey player from Haryana, is widely regarded as the 'Queen of Indian Hockey'. She has represented India at numerous international tournaments and has been instrumental in the team's success. Rani Rampal is known for her exceptional skills and her ability to create scoring opportunities.

Who is the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Asian Games in tennis?

  1. Sania Mirza

  2. Ankita Raina

  3. Prarthana Thombare

  4. Rutuja Bhosale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sania Mirza, a tennis player from Hyderabad, made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Asian Games in tennis. She achieved this feat in the mixed doubles event at the 2006 Doha Asian Games.

Which Indian woman is known as the 'Golden Girl' of Indian table tennis?

  1. Manika Batra

  2. Mouma Das

  3. Madhurika Patkar

  4. Neha Aggarwal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manika Batra, a table tennis player from Delhi, is often referred to as the 'Golden Girl' of Indian table tennis. She has won numerous medals at international tournaments, including the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. Manika Batra is known for her aggressive style of play and her ability to dominate her opponents.

Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the World Championships in archery?

  1. Deepika Kumari

  2. Bombayla Devi Laishram

  3. Dola Banerjee

  4. Rimil Buriuly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deepika Kumari, an archer from Jharkhand, became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the World Championships in archery. She achieved this feat in 2011, winning a bronze medal in the women's individual recurve event.

Which Indian woman is known as the 'Golden Girl' of Indian swimming?

  1. Shivani Kataria

  2. Maana Patel

  3. Sajan Prakash

  4. Richa Mishra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivani Kataria, a swimmer from Haryana, is often referred to as the 'Golden Girl' of Indian swimming. She has won numerous medals at international tournaments, including the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. Shivani Kataria is known for her exceptional skills and her ability to dominate her opponents.

Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the World Championships in gymnastics?

  1. Dipa Karmakar

  2. Pranati Nayak

  3. Aruna Reddy

  4. Ashwini Ponnappa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dipa Karmakar, a gymnast from Tripura, made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal at the World Championships in gymnastics. She achieved this feat in 2015, winning a bronze medal in the women's vault event.

Which Indian woman is known as the 'Golden Girl' of Indian kabaddi?

  1. Mamta Poojary

  2. Tejaswini Bai

  3. Kavita Devi

  4. Neha Rathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mamta Poojary, a kabaddi player from Karnataka, is often referred to as the 'Golden Girl' of Indian kabaddi. She has won numerous medals at international tournaments, including the World Cup and the Asian Games. Mamta Poojary is known for her exceptional skills and her ability to dominate her opponents.

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