Literary Works About Athletics

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Which Indian author's novel "The Goal" tells the story of a young footballer's journey to the top?

  1. Ruskin Bond

  2. R. K. Narayan

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Bhaichand Patel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhaichand Patel's novel "The Goal" follows the journey of a young footballer named Raju from his humble beginnings in a small village to his eventual success as a professional player.

In "The Archer", who is the protagonist who struggles to balance her passion for archery with her family's expectations?

  1. Maya

  2. Meera

  3. Tara

  4. Rani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya is the protagonist of "The Archer", a novel that explores her struggles to pursue her passion for archery while also meeting the expectations of her family.

Which novel by Ruskin Bond features a young boy's journey to becoming a successful runner?

  1. The Blue Umbrella

  2. The Room on the Roof

  3. The Road to Mecca

  4. The Flight of Pigeons


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In "The Road to Mecca", Ruskin Bond tells the story of a young boy named Ranji who overcomes challenges and obstacles to achieve his dream of becoming a successful runner.

In "The Swimming Pool", what is the central conflict that the protagonist faces?

  1. A fear of water

  2. A desire to win a swimming competition

  3. A struggle with self-confidence

  4. A rivalry with another swimmer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Swimming Pool" struggles to overcome her fear of water, which prevents her from enjoying the swimming pool and participating in swimming activities.

Which Indian author's novel "The Golden Sparrow" tells the story of a young girl's journey to becoming a champion badminton player?

  1. Anita Desai

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Shobha De

  4. Manju Kapur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manju Kapur's novel "The Golden Sparrow" follows the journey of a young girl named Geeta as she overcomes challenges and obstacles to achieve her dream of becoming a champion badminton player.

In "The Marathon Man", what is the protagonist's main motivation for running the marathon?

  1. To win the race

  2. To prove his physical strength

  3. To raise money for charity

  4. To escape from his past


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Marathon Man" runs the marathon as a way to escape from his past and the traumatic experiences he has faced.

Which novel by R. K. Narayan features a young boy's passion for cricket and his journey to becoming a successful cricketer?

  1. The Guide

  2. The Man-Eater of Malgudi

  3. Swami and Friends

  4. The Bachelor of Arts


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In "Swami and Friends", R. K. Narayan tells the story of a young boy named Swami who is passionate about cricket and dreams of becoming a successful cricketer.

In "The Penalty Kick", what is the central conflict that the protagonist faces?

  1. A fear of failure

  2. A desire to win the game

  3. A rivalry with another player

  4. A moral dilemma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Penalty Kick" faces a moral dilemma when he is given the opportunity to win the game through an unfair advantage.

Which Indian author's novel "The Flying Sikh" tells the story of the legendary athlete Milkha Singh?

  1. Khushwant Singh

  2. Amrita Pritam

  3. Gulzar

  4. Bhisham Sahni


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khushwant Singh's novel "The Flying Sikh" is a biographical account of the life and achievements of the legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh.

In "The Sportswriter", what is the protagonist's main struggle?

  1. A lack of inspiration

  2. A fear of failure

  3. A desire to win awards

  4. A conflict with his editor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Sportswriter" struggles with a lack of inspiration and motivation, which affects his ability to write about sports.

Which novel by Anita Desai features a young girl's journey to becoming a successful swimmer?

  1. Clear Light of Day

  2. In Custody

  3. Fire on the Mountain

  4. Baumgartner's Bombay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In "Baumgartner's Bombay", Anita Desai tells the story of a young girl named Sita who overcomes challenges and obstacles to achieve her dream of becoming a successful swimmer.

In "The Long Run", what is the central conflict that the protagonist faces?

  1. A physical injury

  2. A lack of motivation

  3. A rivalry with another runner

  4. A moral dilemma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Long Run" faces a physical injury that threatens his ability to continue running and achieve his goals.

Which Indian author's novel "The Corner Kick" tells the story of a young boy's passion for football and his journey to becoming a professional player?

  1. Vikram Seth

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Shobha De

  4. Amitav Ghosh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikram Seth's novel "The Corner Kick" follows the journey of a young boy named Kabir as he overcomes challenges and obstacles to achieve his dream of becoming a professional football player.

In "The Game", what is the protagonist's main motivation for playing the game?

  1. To win the championship

  2. To prove his skills

  3. To escape from his personal problems

  4. To make a difference in the world


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Game" plays the game as a way to escape from his personal problems and the challenges he faces in his life.

Which novel by Amitav Ghosh features a young man's journey to becoming a successful cricketer?

  1. The Glass Palace

  2. The Hungry Tide

  3. Sea of Poppies

  4. River of Smoke


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In "River of Smoke", Amitav Ghosh tells the story of a young man named Neel who overcomes challenges and obstacles to achieve his dream of becoming a successful cricketer.

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