Sports and Economic Development in India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the relationship between sports and economic development in India.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: sports economic development india
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which of the following is NOT a way in which sports can contribute to economic development?

  1. Increased tourism

  2. Improved infrastructure

  3. Increased government spending

  4. Reduced crime


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While sports can have a positive impact on crime rates, it is not a direct way in which sports contribute to economic development.

Which of the following is NOT a major sporting event that has been held in India?

  1. Commonwealth Games

  2. Asian Games

  3. Olympic Games

  4. FIFA World Cup


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The FIFA World Cup has never been held in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major sport in India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Tennis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While tennis is played in India, it is not as popular as cricket, football, and hockey.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which sports can promote social development?

  1. Increased social cohesion

  2. Improved health and well-being

  3. Increased educational attainment

  4. Reduced poverty


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While sports can have a positive impact on poverty rates, it is not a direct way in which sports promote social development.

Which of the following is NOT a major source of revenue for sports in India?

  1. Ticket sales

  2. Television rights

  3. Sponsorship

  4. Government funding


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While government funding is a source of revenue for sports in India, it is not a major source.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge facing sports development in India?

  1. Lack of infrastructure

  2. Lack of funding

  3. Lack of qualified coaches

  4. Lack of interest in sports


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of interest in sports is not a major challenge facing sports development in India.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which sports can contribute to environmental sustainability?

  1. Reduced carbon emissions

  2. Increased use of renewable energy

  3. Improved waste management

  4. Increased water conservation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While sports can have a positive impact on water conservation, it is not a direct way in which sports contribute to environmental sustainability.

Which of the following is NOT a major sports policy in India?

  1. National Sports Policy

  2. Sports Authority of India Act

  3. Khelo India Programme

  4. Youth Sports Development Policy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Youth Sports Development Policy is not a major sports policy in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major sports organization in India?

  1. Board of Control for Cricket in India

  2. All India Football Federation

  3. Hockey India

  4. Tennis India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tennis India is not a major sports organization in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major sports venue in India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

  2. Eden Gardens

  3. Wankhede Stadium

  4. Melbourne Cricket Ground


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Melbourne Cricket Ground is not a major sports venue in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major sportsperson from India?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Lionel Messi

  4. P.T. Usha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lionel Messi is not a major sportsperson from India.

Which of the following is NOT a major sports award in India?

  1. Arjuna Award

  2. Dronacharya Award

  3. Khel Ratna Award

  4. Olympic Gold Medal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Olympic Gold Medal is not a major sports award in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major sports university in India?

  1. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education

  2. Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports

  3. Sports Authority of India Training Centre

  4. University of Delhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The University of Delhi is not a major sports university in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major sports museum in India?

  1. National Sports Museum

  2. Cricket Museum

  3. Football Museum

  4. Hockey Museum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hockey Museum is not a major sports museum in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major sports library in India?

  1. National Sports Library

  2. Cricket Library

  3. Football Library

  4. Tennis Library


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tennis Library is not a major sports library in India.

- Hide questions