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Shooting Sports Development

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the development of shooting sports in India. It covers various aspects such as the history, governing bodies, initiatives, and achievements of shooting sports in the country.
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When was the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) established?

  1. 1951

  2. 1955

  3. 1961

  4. 1967


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) was established in 1951 to promote and develop shooting sports in India.

Which organization is responsible for governing shooting sports in India?

  1. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

  2. Sports Authority of India

  3. National Rifle Association of India

  4. Indian Olympic Association


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is the governing body for shooting sports in India.

What is the name of the national shooting range in India?

  1. Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range

  2. Tughlakabad Shooting Range

  3. Balewadi Shooting Range

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Shooting Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi is the national shooting range in India.

Which Indian shooter won the first Olympic gold medal in shooting?

  1. Abhinav Bindra

  2. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

  3. Gagan Narang

  4. Vijay Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abhinav Bindra won the first Olympic gold medal in shooting for India at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

What is the name of the initiative launched by the NRAI to promote shooting sports among youth?

  1. Junior Shooting Program

  2. School Shooting Program

  3. Grassroots Shooting Program

  4. Youth Shooting Program


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NRAI launched the Youth Shooting Program to promote shooting sports among youth and identify potential talent.

Which Indian shooter holds the world record in the men's 10m air rifle event?

  1. Abhinav Bindra

  2. Gagan Narang

  3. Vijay Kumar

  4. Sanjeev Rajput


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gagan Narang holds the world record in the men's 10m air rifle event with a score of 605.5.

What is the name of the annual shooting competition held in India to select shooters for international events?

  1. National Shooting Championship

  2. Indian Shooting Championship

  3. All India Shooting Championship

  4. National Rifle and Pistol Championship


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Rifle and Pistol Championship is an annual shooting competition held in India to select shooters for international events.

Which Indian shooter won the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle event at the 2016 Rio Olympics?

  1. Apurvi Chandela

  2. Heena Sidhu

  3. Ayonika Paul

  4. Anjum Moudgil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Apurvi Chandela won the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle event at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

What is the name of the shooting event in which shooters compete in three positions: prone, standing, and kneeling?

  1. Small-bore rifle three positions

  2. Air rifle three positions

  3. Full-bore rifle three positions

  4. Sport rifle three positions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Small-bore rifle three positions is a shooting event in which shooters compete in three positions: prone, standing, and kneeling.

Which Indian shooter won the gold medal in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

  1. Vijay Kumar

  2. Jitu Rai

  3. Saurabh Chaudhary

  4. Manu Bhaker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vijay Kumar won the gold medal in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

What is the name of the shooting event in which shooters compete in two positions: prone and standing?

  1. Small-bore rifle two positions

  2. Air rifle two positions

  3. Full-bore rifle two positions

  4. Sport rifle two positions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Small-bore rifle two positions is a shooting event in which shooters compete in two positions: prone and standing.

Which Indian shooter won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Heena Sidhu

  2. Manu Bhaker

  3. Anjum Moudgil

  4. Apurvi Chandela


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heena Sidhu won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

What is the name of the shooting event in which shooters compete in one position: prone?

  1. Small-bore rifle prone

  2. Air rifle prone

  3. Full-bore rifle prone

  4. Sport rifle prone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Small-bore rifle prone is a shooting event in which shooters compete in one position: prone.

Which Indian shooter won the gold medal in the men's 50m rifle prone event at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games?

  1. Gagan Narang

  2. Sanjeev Rajput

  3. Chain Singh

  4. Joydeep Karmakar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gagan Narang won the gold medal in the men's 50m rifle prone event at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

What is the name of the shooting event in which shooters compete in one position: standing?

  1. Small-bore rifle standing

  2. Air rifle standing

  3. Full-bore rifle standing

  4. Sport rifle standing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Small-bore rifle standing is a shooting event in which shooters compete in one position: standing.

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