Cricket (Sports) (Part-I)

41. The world's oldest first-class cricketer and World War II veteran, Alan Burgess passed away in January 2021. He represented which of the following countries? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) England
(b) Spain
(c) New Zealand
(d) Australia

Correct Answer: (c) New Zealand

Solution:Alan Burgess was the world's oldest first-class cricketer and a man who fought in World War II. He represented New Zealand as a cricketer. He passed away in January 2021.

42. Professional cricket player lan Bell announced his retirement in September 2020. To which country does lan belong? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) England
(b) Zimbabwe
(c) South Africa
(d) New Zealand

Correct Answer: (a) England

Solution:Ian Bell is a professional cricketer who represents England. He announced his retirement from cricket in September 2020.

43. Which country won the ICC Under19 Cricket World Cup in 2016? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Australia
(b) West Indies
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) South Africa

Correct Answer: (b) West Indies

Solution:The ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup was held in Bangladesh in January-February 2016. West Indies won the World Cup title by defeating India by 5 wickets in the final. In the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup match held in the West Indies in the year 2022, India won the title by defeating England by 4 wickets. Presently India beat England by four wickets to win their fifth Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2022.

44. Which state won the Ranji Trophy in 2015-2016? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 23.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Railways
(b) Mumbai
(c) Karnataka
(d) Bengal

Correct Answer: (b) Mumbai

Solution:The final match of the 82nd edition of the 'Ranji Trophy' sponsored by Micromax was held from February 24-26, 2016 at MCA Stadium, Pune. Mumbai defeated Saurashtra by 21 runs and won the Ranji Trophy for the 41st time. The final match of the 86th edition of the Ranji Trophy, 2019-20 was held in Rajkot (Gujarat), in which Saurashtra defeated Bengal and won the Ranji Trophy title for the first time.

Madhya Pradesh beat Mumbai by 6 wickets to win their first Ranji Trophy title in 2021-2022.

45. Which team won the Ranji Trophy final 2017? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-1) 4.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Delhi
(b) Vidarbha
(c) Punjab
(d) Mumbai

Correct Answer: (b) Vidarbha

Solution:In the Ranji Trophy final, 2017 was won by Vidarbha defeating Delhi. Vidarbha also won the Ranji Trophy title in 2018 by defeating Saurashtra.

46. Vijay Hazare was a famous Indian player associated with the sport of ___________. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Boxing
(b) Cricket
(c) Football
(d) Rifle Shooting

Correct Answer: (b) Cricket

Solution:Vijay Hazare was a famous Indian player, who was associated with the sport of cricket. He was the captain of the Indian cricket team between 1951-1953. Rohit Sharma is the current captain of the team in all formats, the head coach is Rahul Dravid.

47. The defending champions ________ 47. won the 85th Ranji Trophy title in 2019. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Mumbai
(b) Karnataka
(c) Vidarbha
(d) Saurashtra

Correct Answer: (c) Vidarbha

Solution:In the year 2019, defending champion Vidarbha defeated Saurashtra and won the 85th Ranji title. Aditya Sarwate of Vidarbha was 'Man of the Match in the final.

48. Anjum Chopra is associated with which sport? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 30.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Javelin Throw
(b) Archery
(c) Cricket
(d) Badminton

Correct Answer: (c) Cricket

Solution:Anjum Chopra is a former Indian female cricketer. She retired from international cricket in the year 2012.

49. The phrase 'Bend Your Back' is used in which sport? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 13.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Hockey
(b) Football
(c) Cricket
(d) Volleyball

Correct Answer: (c) Cricket

Solution:The phrase 'bend your back' is used in cricket. It is a term used to signify the extra effort put in by a fast bowler to increase his speed using pitch conditions.

50. Superstats, a new platform to analyze the game of cricket, comprises three metrics. Which of the following is NOT one of them? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 10.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Luck Index
(b) Score Index
(c) Smart Stats
(d) forecaster

Correct Answer: (b) Score Index

Solution:Superstats is a combination of stats metrics Luck Index, Forecaster, and Smart Stats. It uses data science for the first time to give context to every event in a game and also ventures into new territories such as luck and forecasting. It was created by ESPN Cricinfo in association with IIT Madras which does not include the score index.

Cricket (Sports) (Part-I)

41. The world's oldest first-class cricketer and World War II veteran, Alan Burgess passed away in January 2021. He represented which of the following countries? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

42. Professional cricket player lan Bell announced his retirement in September 2020. To which country does lan belong? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

43. Which country won the ICC Under19 Cricket World Cup in 2016? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

44. Which state won the Ranji Trophy in 2015-2016? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 23.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

45. Which team won the Ranji Trophy final 2017? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-1) 4.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

46. Vijay Hazare was a famous Indian player associated with the sport of ___________. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

47. The defending champions ________ 47. won the 85th Ranji Trophy title in 2019. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

48. Anjum Chopra is associated with which sport? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 30.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

49. The phrase 'Bend Your Back' is used in which sport? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 13.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

50. Superstats, a new platform to analyze the game of cricket, comprises three metrics. Which of the following is NOT one of them? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 10.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

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