Sports and the Media

Description: Test your knowledge about the relationship between sports and the media in India.
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Which Indian sportsperson was the first to be featured on the cover of Time magazine?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Viswanathan Anand

  3. Leander Paes

  4. Milkha Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian sportsperson to be featured on the cover of Time magazine in 2011.

Which Indian sports event is the most widely watched in the world?

  1. Indian Premier League

  2. Cricket World Cup

  3. Hockey World Cup

  4. Commonwealth Games


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Premier League is the most widely watched cricket league in the world, with an estimated viewership of over 600 million people.

Which Indian sports journalist is known as the 'Father of Indian Sports Journalism'?

  1. K.P. Mohan

  2. B.N. Mullik

  3. S.K. Nair

  4. P.N. Sundaresan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K.P. Mohan is known as the 'Father of Indian Sports Journalism'. He was the first Indian to be elected as the President of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).

Which Indian sports magazine is the oldest and most widely circulated?

  1. Sportstar

  2. The Hindu

  3. The Times of India

  4. India Today


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sportstar is the oldest and most widely circulated sports magazine in India. It was founded in 1970 and is published by The Hindu Group.

Which Indian sports channel is the most popular?

  1. Star Sports

  2. Sony ESPN

  3. Zee Sports

  4. Ten Sports


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Star Sports is the most popular sports channel in India. It is owned by The Walt Disney Company India and broadcasts a variety of sports events, including cricket, football, tennis, and kabaddi.

Which Indian sports website is the most popular?

  1. Cricbuzz

  2. ESPNcricinfo

  3. Sportskeeda

  4. Firstpost Sports


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cricbuzz is the most popular sports website in India. It provides live scores, news, and analysis of cricket matches.

Which Indian sports podcast is the most popular?

  1. The Grade Cricketer

  2. The Cricket Podcast

  3. The Final Whistle

  4. The Indian Football Podcast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Grade Cricketer is the most popular sports podcast in India. It is hosted by former Australian cricketers Adam Collins and Sam Perry and provides analysis and commentary on cricket matches.

Which Indian sports documentary is the most popular?

  1. Sachin: A Billion Dreams

  2. The Test Case

  3. Fire in Babylon

  4. The Edge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sachin: A Billion Dreams is the most popular sports documentary in India. It tells the story of Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers of all time.

Which Indian sports film is the most popular?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

  4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagaan is the most popular sports film in India. It is a period drama set in 1893 British India and tells the story of a group of villagers who challenge their British rulers to a cricket match.

Which Indian sports book is the most popular?

  1. Playing It My Way

  2. The Immortals of Indian Cricket

  3. The Fire Burns Bright

  4. The Test of My Life


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Playing It My Way is the most popular sports book in India. It is the autobiography of Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest cricketers of all time.

Which Indian sportsperson has the most followers on social media?

  1. Virat Kohli

  2. Sachin Tendulkar

  3. MS Dhoni

  4. Rohit Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Virat Kohli has the most followers on social media among Indian sportspersons. He has over 100 million followers on Instagram and over 40 million followers on Twitter.

Which Indian sports event is the most expensive to host?

  1. Indian Premier League

  2. Cricket World Cup

  3. Hockey World Cup

  4. Commonwealth Games


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Premier League is the most expensive sports event to host in India. The total cost of hosting the 2020 IPL season was estimated to be around $100 million.

Which Indian sportsperson has won the most awards?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Viswanathan Anand

  3. Leander Paes

  4. Milkha Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sachin Tendulkar has won the most awards among Indian sportspersons. He has won the Arjuna Award, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the Padma Shri, and the Padma Vibhushan.

Which Indian sportsperson has been featured in the most advertisements?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. MS Dhoni

  4. Rohit Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sachin Tendulkar has been featured in the most advertisements among Indian sportspersons. He has appeared in advertisements for brands such as Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Nike, and Adidas.

Which Indian sportsperson has the highest net worth?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. MS Dhoni

  4. Rohit Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sachin Tendulkar has the highest net worth among Indian sportspersons. His net worth is estimated to be around $100 million.

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