Caste and Wrestling

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Which caste is traditionally associated with wrestling in India?

  1. Jat

  2. Gujjar

  3. Maratha

  4. Rajput


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jat community is traditionally associated with wrestling in India, and many famous wrestlers have come from this community.

What is the name of the traditional wrestling style practiced by Jats?

  1. Mallakhamb

  2. Pehlwani

  3. Kushti

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dangal is the traditional wrestling style practiced by Jats, and it is known for its emphasis on strength and power.

Which Indian wrestler is considered to be the greatest of all time?

  1. The Great Gama

  2. Milkha Singh

  3. Dhyan Chand

  4. Sachin Tendulkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Gama, born Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, is considered to be the greatest Indian wrestler of all time. He remained undefeated throughout his career and was known for his immense strength and technique.

What was the name of the annual wrestling tournament held in India during the Mughal era?

  1. Kusti Mela

  2. Dangal Mela

  3. Mallakhamb Mela

  4. Pehlwani Mela


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dangal Mela was the annual wrestling tournament held in India during the Mughal era. It was a prestigious event that attracted wrestlers from all over the country.

Which Indian wrestler won the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics?

  1. Sushil Kumar

  2. Yogeshwar Dutt

  3. Sakshi Malik

  4. Geeta Phogat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sushil Kumar won the gold medal in the 66 kg freestyle wrestling event at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the first Indian wrestler to win an Olympic gold medal.

Which Indian wrestler won the bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics?

  1. Sakshi Malik

  2. Yogeshwar Dutt

  3. Sushil Kumar

  4. Geeta Phogat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sakshi Malik won the bronze medal in the 58 kg freestyle wrestling event at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first Indian female wrestler to win an Olympic medal.

Which Indian wrestler is known as the 'Flying Sikh'?

  1. Milkha Singh

  2. Sushil Kumar

  3. Yogeshwar Dutt

  4. Sakshi Malik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Milkha Singh, an Indian track and field athlete, is known as the 'Flying Sikh' for his exceptional speed and endurance.

Which Indian wrestler is known as the 'Pocket Hercules'?

  1. The Great Gama

  2. Sushil Kumar

  3. Yogeshwar Dutt

  4. Sakshi Malik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Gama, born Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, is known as the 'Pocket Hercules' for his immense strength and wrestling prowess.

Which Indian wrestler is known as the 'Indian Tiger'?

  1. The Great Gama

  2. Sushil Kumar

  3. Yogeshwar Dutt

  4. Sakshi Malik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Gama, born Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, is also known as the 'Indian Tiger' for his aggressive wrestling style and dominance in the sport.

Which Indian wrestler is known as the 'Haryana Hurricane'?

  1. Sushil Kumar

  2. Yogeshwar Dutt

  3. Sakshi Malik

  4. Geeta Phogat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sushil Kumar is known as the 'Haryana Hurricane' for his aggressive wrestling style and dominance in the sport, particularly in the 66 kg freestyle wrestling category.

Which Indian wrestler is known as the 'Dangal Queen'?

  1. Sakshi Malik

  2. Yogeshwar Dutt

  3. Sushil Kumar

  4. Geeta Phogat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geeta Phogat is known as the 'Dangal Queen' for her exceptional wrestling skills and achievements, including winning gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships.

Which Indian wrestler is known as the 'Pinky Rani'?

  1. Sakshi Malik

  2. Yogeshwar Dutt

  3. Sushil Kumar

  4. Geeta Phogat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sakshi Malik is known as the 'Pinky Rani' for her exceptional wrestling skills and achievements, including winning a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and becoming the first Indian female wrestler to win an Olympic medal.

Which Indian wrestler is known as the 'Sultan of Indian Wrestling'?

  1. The Great Gama

  2. Sushil Kumar

  3. Yogeshwar Dutt

  4. Sakshi Malik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Gama, born Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, is known as the 'Sultan of Indian Wrestling' for his exceptional wrestling skills, undefeated career, and immense popularity.

Which Indian wrestler is known as the 'Lion of Punjab'?

  1. The Great Gama

  2. Sushil Kumar

  3. Yogeshwar Dutt

  4. Sakshi Malik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Gama, born Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, is also known as the 'Lion of Punjab' for his exceptional wrestling skills, undefeated career, and immense popularity in the Punjab region of India.

Which Indian wrestler is known as the 'Rustam-e-Hind'?

  1. The Great Gama

  2. Sushil Kumar

  3. Yogeshwar Dutt

  4. Sakshi Malik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Gama, born Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, is also known as the 'Rustam-e-Hind' (Champion of India) for his exceptional wrestling skills, undefeated career, and immense popularity throughout India.

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