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Role of the Indian Sports in the Indian Freedom Struggle

Description: This quiz focuses on the role of Indian sports in the Indian freedom struggle. It explores how sports were used as a tool to promote nationalism, unity, and resistance against British rule.
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Which Indian sports figure was known as the 'Flying Sikh'?

  1. Milkha Singh

  2. Dhyan Chand

  3. Vijay Hazare

  4. K. D. Jadhav


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Milkha Singh, a legendary Indian sprinter, was known as the 'Flying Sikh' for his remarkable speed and achievements in track and field.

What was the name of the Indian hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam?

  1. The Indian Hockey Team

  2. The All-India Hockey Team

  3. The Indian Olympic Hockey Team

  4. The Indian National Hockey Team


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Hockey Team, captained by Jaipal Singh, won the gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, defeating the Netherlands in the final.

Which Indian sports figure was known as the 'Wizard of Hockey'?

  1. Dhyan Chand

  2. Balbir Singh Sr.

  3. Udham Singh Kullar

  4. Leslie Claudius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhyan Chand, a legendary Indian hockey player, was known as the 'Wizard of Hockey' for his exceptional skills and achievements in the sport.

What was the name of the Indian football club that won the Durand Cup in 1940?

  1. Mohun Bagan

  2. East Bengal

  3. Aryan Club

  4. Calcutta FC


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohun Bagan, a renowned Indian football club, won the Durand Cup in 1940, defeating the British Army team in the final.

Which Indian sports figure was known as the 'Pocket Dynamo'?

  1. K. D. Jadhav

  2. Tulika Mann

  3. P. T. Usha

  4. Anju Bobby George


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K. D. Jadhav, a legendary Indian wrestler, was known as the 'Pocket Dynamo' for his exceptional strength and agility despite his small stature.

What was the name of the Indian cricket team that toured England in 1932?

  1. The Indian Cricket Team

  2. The All-India Cricket Team

  3. The Indian Olympic Cricket Team

  4. The Indian National Cricket Team


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Cricket Team, captained by C. K. Nayudu, toured England in 1932, becoming the first Indian team to play Test cricket against England.

Which Indian sports figure was known as the 'Flying Bird of India'?

  1. P. T. Usha

  2. Anju Bobby George

  3. Shiny Abraham

  4. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

P. T. Usha, a legendary Indian track and field athlete, was known as the 'Flying Bird of India' for her remarkable speed and achievements in sprinting.

What was the name of the Indian tennis player who won the Wimbledon Championships in 1939?

  1. Sumant Misra

  2. Naresh Kumar

  3. Vijay Amritraj

  4. Ramanathan Krishnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sumant Misra, an Indian tennis player, won the Wimbledon Championships in 1939, becoming the first Indian to win a Grand Slam title.

Which Indian sports figure was known as the 'Golden Girl of India'?

  1. Anju Bobby George

  2. Shiny Abraham

  3. Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

  4. Kamaljit Sandhu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anju Bobby George, a legendary Indian long jumper, was known as the 'Golden Girl of India' for her exceptional achievements in the sport.

What was the name of the Indian basketball team that won the gold medal at the 1951 Asian Games in New Delhi?

  1. The Indian Basketball Team

  2. The All-India Basketball Team

  3. The Indian Olympic Basketball Team

  4. The Indian National Basketball Team


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Basketball Team, captained by Kishen Lal, won the gold medal at the 1951 Asian Games in New Delhi, defeating the Philippines in the final.

Which Indian sports figure was known as the 'Indian Hercules'?

  1. Manohar Aich

  2. Kadamтала Madhavrao Bhagwat

  3. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

  4. Balwant Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manohar Aich, a legendary Indian weightlifter, was known as the 'Indian Hercules' for his exceptional strength and achievements in the sport.

What was the name of the Indian volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo?

  1. The Indian Volleyball Team

  2. The All-India Volleyball Team

  3. The Indian Olympic Volleyball Team

  4. The Indian National Volleyball Team


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Volleyball Team, captained by R. K. Samanta, won the gold medal at the 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo, defeating Japan in the final.

Which Indian sports figure was known as the 'Tiger of Mysore'?

  1. K. C. Jones

  2. M. L. Jaisimha

  3. T. A. Sequeira

  4. N. Dorai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K. C. Jones, a legendary Indian hockey player, was known as the 'Tiger of Mysore' for his aggressive style of play and exceptional skills.

What was the name of the Indian kabaddi team that won the gold medal at the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing?

  1. The Indian Kabaddi Team

  2. The All-India Kabaddi Team

  3. The Indian Olympic Kabaddi Team

  4. The Indian National Kabaddi Team


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Kabaddi Team, captained by Ajay Thakur, won the gold medal at the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing, defeating Pakistan in the final.

Which Indian sports figure was known as the 'Flying Sikh'?

  1. Milkha Singh

  2. Dhyan Chand

  3. Vijay Hazare

  4. K. D. Jadhav


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Milkha Singh, a legendary Indian sprinter, was known as the 'Flying Sikh' for his remarkable speed and achievements in track and field.

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