Sports and the Police

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the relationship between sports and the police in India. It covers various aspects such as the role of police in sports, sports-related laws and regulations, and the challenges faced by police in maintaining law and order during sports events.
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Which Indian law specifically deals with the regulation of sports and sporting events?

  1. The Sports Regulation Act, 2022

  2. The National Sports Policy, 2021

  3. The Sports Promotion and Development Act, 2011

  4. The Sports Authority of India Act, 1984


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sports Promotion and Development Act, 2011 is the primary legislation in India that governs the regulation of sports and sporting events. It aims to promote sports and physical fitness, develop sports infrastructure, and prevent malpractices in sports.

What is the primary responsibility of the police during sports events?

  1. To ensure the safety and security of players, officials, and spectators

  2. To enforce sports-related laws and regulations

  3. To facilitate the smooth conduct of the event

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The police have a multifaceted role during sports events. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all participants and spectators, enforcing sports-related laws and regulations, and facilitating the smooth conduct of the event.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced by police during sports events?

  1. Crowd control

  2. Hooliganism

  3. Doping

  4. Match-fixing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Doping is not typically a challenge faced by police during sports events. It is primarily the responsibility of sports governing bodies to address doping issues.

What is the term used to describe the use of excessive force by police during sports events?

  1. Police brutality

  2. Excessive force

  3. Unnecessary force

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Police brutality, excessive force, and unnecessary force are all terms used to describe the use of excessive force by police during sports events.

Which Indian state has been at the forefront of promoting sports and developing sports infrastructure?

  1. Odisha

  2. Karnataka

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha has been a pioneer in promoting sports and developing sports infrastructure in India. The state has hosted several major sporting events, including the Hockey World Cup and the Indian Super League.

What is the name of the police unit specifically tasked with handling sports-related matters in India?

  1. Sports Security Unit

  2. Sports Regulation Unit

  3. Sports Law Enforcement Unit

  4. Sports Investigation Unit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sports Security Unit is a specialized unit within the Indian police that is responsible for handling sports-related matters. It works closely with sports governing bodies and event organizers to ensure the safety and security of sports events.

Which Indian police officer is known for his contributions to sports and sports administration?

  1. K.P.S. Gill

  2. Julio Ribeiro

  3. R.K. Raghavan

  4. A.S. Gill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K.P.S. Gill, a former Indian police officer, is widely recognized for his contributions to sports and sports administration. He served as the Director General of Police of Punjab and played a key role in promoting sports in the state.

What is the name of the annual sports event organized by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in India?

  1. CRPF All India Police Games

  2. CRPF National Sports Championship

  3. CRPF Inter-State Sports Tournament

  4. CRPF Sports and Cultural Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CRPF All India Police Games is an annual sports event organized by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). It brings together police personnel from across India to compete in various sports disciplines.

Which Indian police officer has served as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?

  1. N.K.P. Salve

  2. Sharad Pawar

  3. Jagmohan Dalmiya

  4. Anurag Thakur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

N.K.P. Salve, a former Indian police officer, served as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 1991 to 1993.

What is the name of the police officer who led the investigation into the match-fixing scandal in Indian cricket in 2000?

  1. K. Madhavan

  2. R.K. Raghavan

  3. Julio Ribeiro

  4. A.S. Gill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K. Madhavan, a former Indian police officer, led the investigation into the match-fixing scandal in Indian cricket in 2000.

Which Indian police officer is known for his contributions to the development of football in India?

  1. Syed Abdul Rahim

  2. K.P.S. Gill

  3. Julio Ribeiro

  4. R.K. Raghavan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Syed Abdul Rahim, a former Indian police officer, is widely recognized for his contributions to the development of football in India. He served as the manager of the Indian national football team and played a key role in its success.

What is the name of the police officer who led the investigation into the spot-fixing scandal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2013?

  1. R.K. Raghavan

  2. K. Madhavan

  3. Julio Ribeiro

  4. A.S. Gill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R.K. Raghavan, a former Indian police officer, led the investigation into the spot-fixing scandal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2013.

Which Indian police officer has served as the President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF)?

  1. Praful Patel

  2. Syed Abdul Rahim

  3. K.P.S. Gill

  4. Julio Ribeiro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Praful Patel, a former Indian police officer, served as the President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) from 2009 to 2012.

What is the name of the police officer who led the investigation into the doping scandal in Indian athletics in 2011?

  1. K. Madhavan

  2. R.K. Raghavan

  3. Julio Ribeiro

  4. A.S. Gill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K. Madhavan, a former Indian police officer, led the investigation into the doping scandal in Indian athletics in 2011.

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