Major Sporting Events in India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about major sporting events held in India. From historical tournaments to recent competitions, this quiz covers a wide range of sports and their significance in the Indian sporting landscape.
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Which city hosted the first Asian Games in India?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Asian Games held in India took place in New Delhi in 1951.

The Commonwealth Games were held in India in which year?

  1. 2002

  2. 2006

  3. 2010

  4. 2014


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Commonwealth Games were held in Delhi, India, in 2010.

Which sport made its debut at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Badminton

  4. Squash


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Squash made its debut as a sport at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India.

The FIFA U-17 World Cup was hosted in India in which year?

  1. 2015

  2. 2017

  3. 2019

  4. 2021


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The FIFA U-17 World Cup was held in India in 2017, with matches played in six cities across the country.

Which Indian city hosted the 2018 Kabaddi World Cup?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Ahmedabad

  3. Jaipur

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2018 Kabaddi World Cup was held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league held annually in India. When was the first IPL season held?

  1. 2007

  2. 2008

  3. 2009

  4. 2010


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was held in 2008.

Which team won the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008?

  1. Chennai Super Kings

  2. Rajasthan Royals

  3. Mumbai Indians

  4. Kolkata Knight Riders


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Rajasthan Royals, led by Shane Warne, won the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008.

Which Indian city hosted the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup?

  1. Mumbai

  2. New Delhi

  3. Bengaluru

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup was held in Beijing, China, not in India.

The Indian Super League (ISL) is the top-tier football league in India. When was the first ISL season held?

  1. 2013

  2. 2014

  3. 2015

  4. 2016


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first season of the Indian Super League (ISL) was held in 2013.

Which team won the inaugural season of the Indian Super League (ISL) in 2013?

  1. Atlético de Kolkata

  2. Chennaiyin FC

  3. FC Goa

  4. NorthEast United FC


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atlético de Kolkata, led by Antonio López Habas, won the inaugural season of the Indian Super League (ISL) in 2013.

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is a professional kabaddi league in India. When was the first PKL season held?

  1. 2014

  2. 2015

  3. 2016

  4. 2017


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) was held in 2014.

Which team won the inaugural season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in 2014?

  1. Jaipur Pink Panthers

  2. Bengaluru Bulls

  3. U Mumba

  4. Telugu Titans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jaipur Pink Panthers, led by Rakesh Kumar, won the inaugural season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in 2014.

The Hockey India League (HIL) was a professional field hockey league in India. When was the first HIL season held?

  1. 2013

  2. 2014

  3. 2015

  4. 2016


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first season of the Hockey India League (HIL) was held in 2013.

Which team won the inaugural season of the Hockey India League (HIL) in 2013?

  1. Delhi Waveriders

  2. Mumbai Magicians

  3. Punjab Warriors

  4. Ranchi Rhinos


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ranchi Rhinos, led by Moritz Fürste, won the inaugural season of the Hockey India League (HIL) in 2013.

The Indian Badminton League (IBL) was a professional badminton league in India. When was the first IBL season held?

  1. 2013

  2. 2014

  3. 2015

  4. 2016


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first season of the Indian Badminton League (IBL) was held in 2013.

Which team won the inaugural season of the Indian Badminton League (IBL) in 2013?

  1. Hyderabad Hotshots

  2. Mumbai Masters

  3. Awadhe Warriors

  4. Delhi Acers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hyderabad Hotshots, led by Saina Nehwal, won the inaugural season of the Indian Badminton League (IBL) in 2013.

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