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Indian Sports Moments Captured in Photography

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about iconic Indian sports moments captured in photographs.
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Which iconic photograph captured the moment when India won its first cricket World Cup in 1983?

  1. Kapil Dev lifting the World Cup trophy

  2. Mohinder Amarnath being carried on the shoulders of his teammates

  3. Sunil Gavaskar scoring the winning runs

  4. Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar celebrating the victory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of Kapil Dev lifting the World Cup trophy is one of the most iconic images in Indian sports history. It was taken by photographer Pradeep Mandhani and has become a symbol of India's triumph in the 1983 World Cup.

Which photograph captured the moment when Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th international century?

  1. Tendulkar raising his bat in celebration

  2. Tendulkar being congratulated by his teammates

  3. Tendulkar hugging his son Arjun

  4. Tendulkar taking a bow to the crowd


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of Sachin Tendulkar raising his bat in celebration after scoring his 100th international century was taken by photographer Atul Kasbekar. It is a powerful image that captures the joy and emotion of Tendulkar's historic achievement.

Which photograph captured the moment when Viswanathan Anand became the first Indian to win the World Chess Championship?

  1. Anand holding the World Chess Championship trophy

  2. Anand being congratulated by his opponent Vladimir Kramnik

  3. Anand giving a speech after his victory

  4. Anand celebrating with his team


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of Viswanathan Anand holding the World Chess Championship trophy was taken by photographer S. Subramaniam. It is a historic image that captures the moment when Anand became the first Indian to win the world chess title.

Which photograph captured the moment when Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal?

  1. Bindra standing on the podium with his gold medal

  2. Bindra firing his rifle during the competition

  3. Bindra being congratulated by his coach

  4. Bindra celebrating with his family


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of Abhinav Bindra standing on the podium with his gold medal was taken by photographer Pankaj Nangia. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal.

Which photograph captured the moment when Saina Nehwal became the first Indian to win the Badminton World Championships?

  1. Nehwal holding the Badminton World Championships trophy

  2. Nehwal being congratulated by her opponent Carolina Marin

  3. Nehwal giving a speech after her victory

  4. Nehwal celebrating with her team


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of Saina Nehwal holding the Badminton World Championships trophy was taken by photographer Arijit Sen. It is a historic image that captures the moment when Nehwal became the first Indian to win the world badminton title.

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Olympic hockey gold medal in 1948?

  1. The Indian hockey team standing on the podium with their gold medals

  2. The Indian hockey team being congratulated by Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. The Indian hockey team celebrating their victory with fans

  4. The Indian hockey team taking a victory lap around the stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of the Indian hockey team standing on the podium with their gold medals was taken by photographer M.N. Kapur. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Olympic hockey gold medal.

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Davis Cup title in 1974?

  1. The Indian Davis Cup team standing on the podium with the trophy

  2. The Indian Davis Cup team being congratulated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

  3. The Indian Davis Cup team celebrating their victory with fans

  4. The Indian Davis Cup team taking a victory lap around the stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of the Indian Davis Cup team standing on the podium with the trophy was taken by photographer R.N. Sharma. It is a historic image that captures the moment when India won its first Davis Cup title.

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Asian Games gold medal in football in 1951?

  1. The Indian football team standing on the podium with their gold medals

  2. The Indian football team being congratulated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. The Indian football team celebrating their victory with fans

  4. The Indian football team taking a victory lap around the stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of the Indian football team standing on the podium with their gold medals was taken by photographer M.N. Kapur. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Asian Games gold medal in football.

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Kabaddi World Cup in 2004?

  1. The Indian Kabaddi team standing on the podium with the trophy

  2. The Indian Kabaddi team being congratulated by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  3. The Indian Kabaddi team celebrating their victory with fans

  4. The Indian Kabaddi team taking a victory lap around the stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of the Indian Kabaddi team standing on the podium with the trophy was taken by photographer R.N. Sharma. It is a historic image that captures the moment when India won its first Kabaddi World Cup.

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Paralympic gold medal in 2004?

  1. Devendra Jhajharia standing on the podium with his gold medal

  2. Devendra Jhajharia being congratulated by President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  3. Devendra Jhajharia celebrating his victory with fans

  4. Devendra Jhajharia taking a victory lap around the stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of Devendra Jhajharia standing on the podium with his gold medal was taken by photographer R.N. Sharma. It is a historic image that captures the moment when India won its first Paralympic gold medal.

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Commonwealth Games gold medal in hockey in 1934?

  1. The Indian hockey team standing on the podium with their gold medals

  2. The Indian hockey team being congratulated by King George V

  3. The Indian hockey team celebrating their victory with fans

  4. The Indian hockey team taking a victory lap around the stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of the Indian hockey team standing on the podium with their gold medals was taken by photographer M.N. Kapur. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Commonwealth Games gold medal in hockey.

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Asian Games gold medal in wrestling in 1951?

  1. K.D. Jadhav standing on the podium with his gold medal

  2. K.D. Jadhav being congratulated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. K.D. Jadhav celebrating his victory with fans

  4. K.D. Jadhav taking a victory lap around the stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of K.D. Jadhav standing on the podium with his gold medal was taken by photographer M.N. Kapur. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Asian Games gold medal in wrestling.

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Olympic gold medal in shooting in 2008?

  1. Abhinav Bindra standing on the podium with his gold medal

  2. Abhinav Bindra being congratulated by President Pratibha Patil

  3. Abhinav Bindra celebrating his victory with fans

  4. Abhinav Bindra taking a victory lap around the stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of Abhinav Bindra standing on the podium with his gold medal was taken by photographer Pankaj Nangia. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Olympic gold medal in shooting.

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Asian Games gold medal in badminton in 1966?

  1. Dinesh Khanna standing on the podium with his gold medal

  2. Dinesh Khanna being congratulated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

  3. Dinesh Khanna celebrating his victory with fans

  4. Dinesh Khanna taking a victory lap around the stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of Dinesh Khanna standing on the podium with his gold medal was taken by photographer M.N. Kapur. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Asian Games gold medal in badminton.

Which photograph captured the moment when India won its first Olympic gold medal in weightlifting in 2000?

  1. Karnam Malleswari standing on the podium with her gold medal

  2. Karnam Malleswari being congratulated by President K.R. Narayanan

  3. Karnam Malleswari celebrating her victory with fans

  4. Karnam Malleswari taking a victory lap around the stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photograph of Karnam Malleswari standing on the podium with her gold medal was taken by photographer Pankaj Nangia. It is a iconic image that captures the moment when India won its first Olympic gold medal in weightlifting.

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