Caste and Equestrian

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Which caste traditionally held the monopoly over equestrian sports in India?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kshatriyas, or warrior caste, traditionally held the monopoly over equestrian sports in India.

What was the primary reason for the Kshatriyas' dominance in equestrian sports?

  1. Their superior horsemanship skills

  2. Their access to better horses

  3. Their wealth and resources

  4. Their social status


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kshatriyas' superior horsemanship skills were the primary reason for their dominance in equestrian sports.

Which equestrian sport was particularly popular among the Kshatriyas?

  1. Polo

  2. Tent pegging

  3. Show jumping

  4. Dressage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Polo was particularly popular among the Kshatriyas.

How did the British colonial rule impact equestrian sports in India?

  1. It led to the decline of equestrian sports

  2. It led to the rise of equestrian sports

  3. It had no impact on equestrian sports

  4. It led to the modernization of equestrian sports


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The British colonial rule led to the rise of equestrian sports in India.

Which Indian equestrian became the first Asian to win an Olympic medal in equestrian sports?

  1. Indrajeet Singh

  2. Imtiaz Ahmed

  3. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  4. Fouaad Mirza


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Imtiaz Ahmed became the first Asian to win an Olympic medal in equestrian sports.

Which Indian equestrian won a silver medal in individual eventing at the 2010 Asian Games?

  1. Indrajeet Singh

  2. Imtiaz Ahmed

  3. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  4. Fouaad Mirza


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indrajeet Singh won a silver medal in individual eventing at the 2010 Asian Games.

Which Indian equestrian won a gold medal in team eventing at the 2018 Asian Games?

  1. Indrajeet Singh

  2. Imtiaz Ahmed

  3. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  4. Fouaad Mirza


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fouaad Mirza won a gold medal in team eventing at the 2018 Asian Games.

Which Indian equestrian is the current national champion in show jumping?

  1. Indrajeet Singh

  2. Imtiaz Ahmed

  3. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  4. Fouaad Mirza


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fouaad Mirza is the current national champion in show jumping.

Which Indian equestrian is the current national champion in dressage?

  1. Indrajeet Singh

  2. Imtiaz Ahmed

  3. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  4. Fouaad Mirza


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indrajeet Singh is the current national champion in dressage.

Which Indian equestrian is the current national champion in tent pegging?

  1. Indrajeet Singh

  2. Imtiaz Ahmed

  3. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  4. Fouaad Mirza


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Imtiaz Ahmed is the current national champion in tent pegging.

Which Indian equestrian is the current national champion in polo?

  1. Indrajeet Singh

  2. Imtiaz Ahmed

  3. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  4. Fouaad Mirza


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is the current national champion in polo.

Which Indian equestrian is the current national champion in endurance riding?

  1. Indrajeet Singh

  2. Imtiaz Ahmed

  3. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  4. Fouaad Mirza


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indrajeet Singh is the current national champion in endurance riding.

Which Indian equestrian is the current national champion in mounted archery?

  1. Indrajeet Singh

  2. Imtiaz Ahmed

  3. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  4. Fouaad Mirza


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Imtiaz Ahmed is the current national champion in mounted archery.

Which Indian equestrian is the current national champion in vaulting?

  1. Indrajeet Singh

  2. Imtiaz Ahmed

  3. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  4. Fouaad Mirza


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fouaad Mirza is the current national champion in vaulting.

Which Indian equestrian is the current national champion in reining?

  1. Indrajeet Singh

  2. Imtiaz Ahmed

  3. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  4. Fouaad Mirza


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is the current national champion in reining.

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