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Handball Future Prospects

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the future prospects of handball in India. The questions cover various aspects of the sport, including its popularity, infrastructure, and potential for growth.
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What are some of the factors that have contributed to the growing popularity of handball in India?

  1. Increased media coverage

  2. Improved infrastructure

  3. Government support

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Handball has gained popularity in India due to increased media coverage, improved infrastructure, and government support.

Which state in India is considered to be the hub of handball?

  1. Haryana

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haryana is known as the hub of handball in India due to its strong tradition in the sport and the production of many talented players.

What are some of the challenges faced by handball in India?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Inadequate infrastructure

  3. Limited media coverage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Handball in India faces challenges such as lack of funding, inadequate infrastructure, and limited media coverage.

What are some of the initiatives taken by the Handball Federation of India (HFI) to promote the sport in the country?

  1. Organizing national championships

  2. Conducting coaching camps

  3. Providing financial assistance to state associations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The HFI has taken various initiatives to promote handball in India, including organizing national championships, conducting coaching camps, and providing financial assistance to state associations.

What is the potential for handball to grow in India?

  1. High

  2. Moderate

  3. Low

  4. Very low


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Handball has a high potential for growth in India due to its popularity, affordability, and the government's support for the sport.

What are some of the factors that could hinder the growth of handball in India?

  1. Lack of awareness about the sport

  2. Inadequate infrastructure

  3. Limited financial resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The growth of handball in India could be hindered by factors such as lack of awareness about the sport, inadequate infrastructure, and limited financial resources.

What are some of the ways in which the government can support the growth of handball in India?

  1. Providing financial assistance

  2. Improving infrastructure

  3. Promoting the sport through media

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government can support the growth of handball in India by providing financial assistance, improving infrastructure, and promoting the sport through media.

What are some of the ways in which the private sector can contribute to the development of handball in India?

  1. Sponsoring tournaments

  2. Providing financial assistance to players and teams

  3. Investing in infrastructure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The private sector can contribute to the development of handball in India by sponsoring tournaments, providing financial assistance to players and teams, and investing in infrastructure.

What are some of the major handball tournaments held in India?

  1. National Handball Championship

  2. Federation Cup Handball Championship

  3. Junior National Handball Championship

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The major handball tournaments held in India include the National Handball Championship, Federation Cup Handball Championship, and Junior National Handball Championship.

Which Indian handball player has represented the country in the most international tournaments?

  1. Dharmaraj Cheralathan

  2. Gurpreet Singh

  3. Manpreet Singh

  4. Rakesh Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dharmaraj Cheralathan is the Indian handball player who has represented the country in the most international tournaments.

Which Indian handball team has won the most national championships?

  1. Services Handball Club

  2. Petroleum Sports Promotion Board

  3. Haryana Handball Club

  4. Railways Handball Club


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Services Handball Club has won the most national championships in India.

What is the current ranking of the Indian men's handball team in the world?

  1. 25th

  2. 30th

  3. 35th

  4. 40th


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The current ranking of the Indian men's handball team in the world is 35th.

What is the current ranking of the Indian women's handball team in the world?

  1. 45th

  2. 50th

  3. 55th

  4. 60th


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The current ranking of the Indian women's handball team in the world is 50th.

Which Indian city is set to host the 2025 Handball World Championship?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

New Delhi is set to host the 2025 Handball World Championship.

What are some of the long-term goals of the Handball Federation of India (HFI)?

  1. Qualifying for the Olympics

  2. Winning a medal at the Asian Games

  3. Hosting a major international handball tournament

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The long-term goals of the HFI include qualifying for the Olympics, winning a medal at the Asian Games, and hosting a major international handball tournament.

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