Hockey (Sports)

21. Where did India last win the hockey gold medal at the Olympics? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Atlanta
(b) Seoul
(c) Moscow
(d) Tokyo

Correct Answer: (c) Moscow

Solution:India won its first Olympic gold medal in the 1928 Summer Olympics. The Olympics were held in Amsterdam (Netherlands). The captain of the Indian teams was Jaipal Singh and India defeated the Netherlands by 3-0 with three goals scored in the final match scored by Major Dhyanchand. The Indian men's hockey team has won a total of 8 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in the Summer Olympic Games so far. India won its last Olympic gold in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. In the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the Indian hockey team lost by 3-1 to Belgium in the quarterfinals and was eliminated from the Olympics. In Tokyo Olympics-2020 (held in 2021), India won the Bronze medal by defeating Germany 5-4.

22. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 1996]

Towards the close of 1995, the fortune of Indian Hockey was believed to be on the upswing because:

1. India had won the Azlan Shah Cup in '95.

2. India beat Pakistan in the South Asian Federation Games final.

3. India by then had qualified for the Atlanta Olympics. Of these statements :

(a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
(b) 1 and 2 are correct
(c) 1 and 3 are correct
(d) 2 and 3 are correct

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2 are correct

23. On 28th September 2003, India won the Asia Cup Hockey Tournament played in Malaysia. India defeated ....... [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Pakistan
(b) South Korea
(c) Japan
(d) China

Correct Answer: (a) Pakistan

Solution:India won the Asia cup Hockey tournament 2003 by defeating Pakistan by 4-2. While the winner of the 2009 Men's Asia Cup Hockey Competition was South Korea. India was ranked fifth in this competition. The 2017 competition was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In this tournament, India defeated Malaysia by 2-1 to win the title. In 2022 Hockey Asia cup, South Korea won their fifth title after a finals win over Malaysia. India was on the third position.

24. The captain of winning India Hockey team of the Asia Cup, 2007 was: [48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (e) *

Solution:On September 9, 2007, the Indian Hockey team won the Asia Cup 2007 by defeating South Korea by 7-2. The captain of this team was Prabodh Tirkey. Manpreet Singh was captain of the Indian team in Asia Cup 2017.

25. Who was the winner of the S.A.F. Games Hockey Tournament, 1995? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

(a) Pakistan
(b) India
(c) South Korea
(d) Nepal

Correct Answer: (b) India

26. Which of the following games is related to Indira Gandhi Golden Cup? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) National Hockey Competition
(b) International Hockey Competition
(c) Women's Badminton Competition
(d) National Golf Competition

Correct Answer: (b) International Hockey Competition

27. Obaidullah Gold Cup is for ....... [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

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

Correct Answer: (c) Hockey

Solution:Obaidullah Cup, Agha Khan Cup, Rangaswamy Trophy, Punjab Gold Cup etc. are related to Hockey. In 2022 Railway won Abaidullah Cup.

28. From how much distance is a Penalty Stroke taken? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) 7 yards
(b) 10 yards
(c) 12 yards
(d) 11 yards

Correct Answer: (a) 7 yards

Solution:A penalty stroke is struck by a hockey player from a distance of 6.4 m (7yards) against the opposition goalkeeper.

29. Mark Patterson plays hockey at which position? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

(a) Forward
(b) Half
(c) Goalkeeper
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Goalkeeper

Solution:Mark Petterson was the goalkeeper of the Air India hockey team.

30. At which position did the famous Olympic hockey player Shankar Laxman played? [P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Outer left
(b) Straight Middle
(c) Goalkeeper
(d) Straight full pack