Hockey (Sports)

Total Questions: 36

1. Who was given the Lifetime Dronacharya Award for Hockey for the year 2020? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (c) Romesh Pathania
Solution:Romesh Pathania was given Lifetime Dronacharya Award for Hockey for the year 2020. In 2023 Shivendra Singh won this award for Hockey.

2. India defeated Malaysia in the final of Fourth Asian Champions Trophy of Hockey on 12th August, 2023. In which stadium this match was played? [Raj.P.C.S. (Pre)2023]

Correct Answer: (a) Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium
Solution:7th Hero Asian Champions Trophy was organized from 3-12 August 2023 in Chennai. India won the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy, their fourth title in the tournament's history. India defeated Malaysia 4-3 in the final on August 12, 2023 at the Mayor Radha krishnan Stadium in Chennai. It is noteworthy that in question it mentioned that fourth Asian championship trophy was organized, which is incorrect.

3. Who was the captain of the Indian Women's Hockey team that won the Asia Cup in November 2017? [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2017]

Correct Answer: (a) Rani Rampal
Solution:Rani Rampal was the captain of the Indian Women's Hockey team that won the Asia Cup in November 2017. It was the 9th edition of Hockey Asia Cup (Women), concluded in Kakamigahara Gifu (Japan).

The 10th edition of Women's Hockey Asia Cup was held from 21 to 28 January 2022 in Muscat, Oman. Japan won their third title after a final win over South Korea. India secured their place. Savita Poonia was the captain of Indian Women's Hockey team at Asia cup 2022.

4. Who was the captain of the Indian women's hockey team in the Eighth Asia Cup played in Kuala Lumpur in September 2013? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Rani Rampal
Solution:Rani Rampal was the captain of the Indian women's hockey team in the Eighth Asia Cup held in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) in September 2013. The Indian team won the bronze medal in the competition by defeating China 3-2 in the penalty shootout. Japan won the Asia Cup gold by defeating South Korea 2-1.

In 10th edition of Asia cup, Indian women's team defeated Malaysia and won bronze medal. Savita Poonia led Indian women's Hockey Team.

5. Who among these was a hockey player of Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (a) Sameer Dad
Solution:Among the given options, Sameer Dad is hockey player of Madhya Pradesh. He made his international debut in the 1998 Hockey Test Series against Germany. Apart from this, he has also represented India in the 2000 Olympic Games. Kirti Patel is a cricketer from Madhya Pradesh.

6. India defeated which country in the final match of the Under -18 Asia Cup Hockey Tournament held in September, 2016? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Bangladesh
Solution:The Fouth Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament was held between 24th-30th September 2016 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In the final match of the tournament played on 30th September 2016, India defeated Bangladesh 5-4. The eleventh edition of the Men's Hockey Asia cup was held between 23rd May to 1st June 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia. South Korea won the title while India secured third place.

7. "Hockey World League Final, 2015" was played in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. How many countries, including India, participated in it? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) 8
Solution:In the year 2014-15, Men's FIH Hockey World League, finals were held from 27th November to 6th December 2015 in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 8 countries-UK, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Netherlands, Argentina, Germany and India participated in the tournament. Australia defeated Belgium 2-1 in the final to win the tournament title. The year 2016-17 Men's Hockey World League final was held in Bhuvneshwar, Odisha in December 2017.

In the final, Australia defeated Argentina to win the tournament title for the second time. After three editions of FIH World League (2012-13, 2014-15 and 2016-17), this tournament will be replaced by Male/Female FIH Pro League and Men's/Women's Hockey Series in the year 2019. Australia won Men's league by defeating the Belgium.

8. Who was the most expensive Indian player in the recently concluded HIL auction of Hockey Players? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Akashdeep Singh
Solution:At the HIL (Hockey India League) auction of Hockey players, Kalinga Lancers bought Moritz Fuet ($ 1,05,000) as the most expensive player. While Akashdeep Singh became the most expensive Indian Player. He was picked-up by Uttar Pradesh Wizard for $ 84,000.

For the HIL 2017, Gurbaj Singh was bought as the most expensive player at the auction held in November, 2016 by Ranchi Rays ($ 99,000). The most expensive foreign player was Christopher Roor ($ 75,000), was bought by Ranchi Rays. The final of HIL 2017 was played on 26th February 2017 in Chandigarh. Kalinga Lancers defeated Dabang Mumbai in the final to win the title (Sponsor - Coal India).

9. Hockey India League started in the year : [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) 2013
Solution:The Hockey India League (HIL), the first professional league organized by Hockey India, was held from 14th January to 10 February 2013 in various cities of India. It is also known as Hero Hockey India League, being sponsored by Hero Moto Corp. In the final match of this league, Ranchi Rays defeated Delhi Waveriders 2-1 to win the first league title. Kalinga Lancers defeated Dabang Mumbai in HIL, 2017.

10. Which country won the Hockey (Men's) World Cup title for the third time? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Australia
Solution:Australia won the Hockey (Men's) World Cup title three times. Australia won the title for the third time by defeating the Netherlands 6-1 in the 2014 World Cup. In 2018 Belgium won the world defeating Netherlands at Bhubaneshwar, India.

It is not worthing that most title of FIH world cup was won by Pakistan (4 times). The 2023 tournament was held in Bhubaneshwar, India from 13-29 January. Germany defeated Belgium in a penalty shoot-out. India secured 9th position in this world cup.