Cricket (Sports) Part-I

Total Questions: 50

21. In the recent grading of players by BCCI, Ajinkya Rahane was in the: [U.P. Lower. Sub. (Pre), 2015]

(a) Grade A
(b) Grade B
(c) Grade C
(d) Grade D

Correct Answer: (a) Grade A

Solution:Ajinkya Rahane was listed in Grade A in the grading released by BCCI in November 2015. In March 2018, the BCCI formed a new category for senior male players named 'A' plus. The BCCI announced the central contracts for the period of October 2019 to September 2020. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jaspreet Bumrah have been retained in the highest A+ category (Rs. 7 crores). Ajinkya Rahane listed in Grade 'A' in this period. In 2024, A+ grade includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.

22. After how many years has India won Cricket Test Series in Sri Lanka? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) 15
(b) 22
(c) 20
(d) 10

Correct Answer: (b) 22

Solution:The Indian Cricket team was in tour with Sri Lanka from August 6 to September 1, 2015. During this, 3 test matches series was played between both teams. India won the test series by 2-1 on Sri Lankan soil after 22 years. It is noteworthy that before this, India won the Test Series in Sri Lanka 1-0 under Mohammad Azharuddin's captaincy. In 2017 Sri Lankan tour, India won the test series by 3-0.

23. Who among the following scored a double century in the July, 2015 Ashes series between England and Australia? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Cook
(b) Root
(c) Smith
(d) Stokes

Correct Answer: (c) Smith

Solution:Steve Smith of Australia scored a double century in the first innings of the second Test match in Ashes series 2015, played between Australia and England. England won the series 3-2. Steve Smith scored the most 508 runs in the series. Ashes 2023 saw 2-2 drawn series between Australia and England.

24. How many times have Mumbai Indians been crowned as IPL champions? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 3

Correct Answer: (b) 2

Solution:In the final of the 8th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL-8) at Eden Garden, Kolkata, Mumbai Indians won the title by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs. Apart from this, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have also won this champions title twice. Chennai Super Kings has won the title three times till the 13th edition of IPL.

In 2019, the 12th edition of IPL-twenty-20 was concluded in April/May 2019. Mumbai Indians won the title fourth time by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final. In 2022, the 15th edition of IPL was conducted in Maharashtra (India). Gujarat Titans won its It title by defeating Rajasthan Royals. In 2023, CSK won the IPL.

25. Who was the winner of the Champions League T-20, 2014? [56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Kolkata Knight Riders (India)
(b) Rajasthan Royals (India)
(c) Sydney Sixers (Australia)
(d) Chennai Super Kings (India)

Correct Answer: (d) Chennai Super Kings (India)

Solution:In the final of the 6th and final edition of the Champions League Twenty-20 tournament held at Chinnaswamy Stadium on October 4, 2014, Chennai Super Kings won the league title for the second time by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders. 'Man of the Match' of the final match was Pawan Negi of Chennai Super Kings while 'Man of the Series' was Suresh Raina of Chennai Super Kings.

26. Who amongst the following was declared 'Player of the Match' in final of the 6th edition of Champions T-20 Cricket Tournament played in October, 2014 at Bengaluru? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Suresh Raina
(b) M.S. Dhoni
(c) Gautam Gambhir
(d) Pawan Negi

Correct Answer: (d) Pawan Negi

Solution:See the explanation of the above question.

27. Who among the following cricket all-rounders cracked the fastest century in One-day international cricket history in January, 2014? [56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Darren Bravo
(b) James Faulkner
(c) Glenn Maxwell
(d) Corey Anderson

Correct Answer: (d) Corey Anderson

Solution:In the third ODI played on January 1, 2014, during the West Indies tour of New Zealand, New Zealand's Corey Anderson scored the fastest century in international cricket history by completing the century in just 36 balls. But on January 18, 2015, South Africa's AB de Villiers broke this record. He scored the fastest century in 31 balls with 10 sixes and 8 fours in an ODI against West Indies. He was out for 149 off 44 balls which included 16 sixes and 9 fours.

28. Who among the following recently scored his first century in international cricket? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Manoj Tiwari
(b) Manish Pandey
(c) Kedar Jadhav
(d) Robin Uthappa

Correct Answer: (c) Kedar Jadhav

Solution:In the given options, India's right-handed 30-year-old batsman, Kedar Jadhav had made his first international century of his career by scoring 105 off 87 balls in the third ODI of the series against Zimbabwe at Harare on July 14, 2015.

29. How many teams have participated in April 2013 IPL-6, T-20 tournament? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
(e) 9

Correct Answer: (e) 9

Solution:Nine teams had participated in April 2013 IPL-6, T-20 tournament. Eight teams had participated in IPL-2019 (12th edition). In 2023 edition there were 10 participants.

30. Weight of a Cricket ball is: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) 159.9 gm. - 163 gm.
(b) 149.9 gm. - 153 gm.
(c) 169.9 gm. - 174 gm.
(d) 139.9 gm. -143 gm.

Correct Answer: (a) 159.9 gm. - 163 gm.

Solution:The weight of the Cricket ball is 159.9 grams to 163 grams.

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