Popular Indian Sports

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Which sport is considered the national sport of India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Football


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hockey is widely regarded as the national sport of India and has a rich history in the country.

Which Indian cricketer holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test match?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Virat Kohli

  3. Rahul Dravid

  4. Sunil Gavaskar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test match with 248 not out against Bangladesh in 2004.

Who is the current captain of the Indian national cricket team?

  1. Virat Kohli

  2. Rohit Sharma

  3. Jasprit Bumrah

  4. Ravindra Jadeja


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rohit Sharma is the current captain of the Indian national cricket team across all formats.

Which Indian hockey player is known as the 'Wizard of Hockey'?

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Balbir Singh Sr.

  3. Leslie Claudius

  4. Roop Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhyan Chand, also known as the 'Wizard of Hockey,' is considered one of the greatest hockey players of all time.

Which Indian kabaddi player is known as the 'Bahubali' of kabaddi?

  1. Pardeep Narwal

  2. Rahul Chaudhari

  3. Manjeet Chhillar

  4. Anup Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pardeep Narwal, known as the 'Bahubali' of kabaddi, is one of the most successful kabaddi players in India.

Which Indian sport is played with a wooden stick and a small ball?

  1. Kho-kho

  2. Gilli-danda

  3. Ludo

  4. Carrom


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gilli-danda is a traditional Indian sport played with a wooden stick and a small ball.

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by throwing a ball into a net?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Volleyball

  4. Basketball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabaddi is a popular Indian sport where two teams try to score points by tagging members of the opposing team while holding their breath.

Which Indian sport is played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a shuttlecock back and forth?

  1. Badminton

  2. Tennis

  3. Table tennis

  4. Squash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Badminton is a popular Indian sport played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a shuttlecock back and forth.

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score goals by hitting a ball into a goal with their feet?

  1. Football

  2. Hockey

  3. Cricket

  4. Kabaddi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Football is a popular sport in India where two teams try to score goals by hitting a ball into a goal with their feet.

Which Indian sport is played on a board with 64 squares and two sets of 16 pieces?

  1. Chess

  2. Ludo

  3. Carrom

  4. Snakes and Ladders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chess is a popular Indian board game played on a board with 64 squares and two sets of 16 pieces.

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by hitting a ball over a net using their hands?

  1. Volleyball

  2. Basketball

  3. Tennis

  4. Badminton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Volleyball is a popular Indian sport where two teams try to score points by hitting a ball over a net using their hands.

Which Indian sport is played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a ball back and forth using rackets?

  1. Tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Table tennis

  4. Squash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tennis is a popular Indian sport played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a ball back and forth using rackets.

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by throwing a ball into a hole?

  1. Golf

  2. Bowling

  3. Cricket

  4. Hockey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Golf is a popular Indian sport where two teams try to score points by throwing a ball into a hole.

Which Indian sport is played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a ball back and forth using paddles?

  1. Table tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Tennis

  4. Squash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Table tennis is a popular Indian sport played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a ball back and forth using paddles.

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by hitting a ball into a goal with their sticks?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Football

  4. Kabaddi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hockey is a popular Indian sport where two teams try to score points by hitting a ball into a goal with their sticks.

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