Sports (Part-IV) (Railway)

Total Questions: 43

21. Which player holds the record for most runs (6411) In Indian Premier League (IPL) (as of July 2022)? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 01.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (2) Virat Kohli
Solution:Virat Kohli became the first cricketer to score 6500 runs in the history of IPL in May 2022.

• Besides Virat Kohli, only Shikhar Dhawan has scored more than 6000 runs in the IPL.

• Kohli also holds the record for scoring the most runs in one IPL season.

22. In the year 2022, _________player Mithali Raj announced her retirement. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 01.09.2022 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (1) cricket
Solution:Mithali Dorai Raj is an Indian cricketer and a former captain of the India women's national cricket team from 2004 to 2022.

• Mithali is the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket.

• Mithali announced her retirement from all formats of international cricket on 8 June 2022.

23. In march 2022, Indian badminton player _________ defeated Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen to enter the men's singles final of the German Open Tournament. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 02.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (1) Lakshya Sen
Solution:World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen stunned Olympic gold winner Viktor Axelsen to enter the flnal of German Open Super 300 tournament on 12 March 2022.

• Sen had claimed his maiden Super 500 title at the India Open in January 2022.

24. In June 2022, who has become India's first weightlifter to win a gold medal at the IWF Youth World Championships Leon, Mexico? [RRB Group 'D' CВТ Еxаm, 02.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (2) Gurunaidu Sanapathi
Solution:Gurunaidu Sanapathi, in June 2022, became India's first weightlifter to win a gold medal at the IWF Youth World Championships in Leon, Mexico.

• The 16-year-old lifted a total of 230kg (104kg in snatch, 126kg in clean and jerk) in the boys' 55kg category.

25. Which of the following sports events is NOT included in the scheme of cash awards in India to medal winners and their coaches in international sports events? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 09.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (2) Cricket
Solution:Cricket event is not included in the scheme of cash award in India to medal winner and their coaches in International sports event.

• Chees, Snooker and Billiards events players and their coaches induded in the scheme of cash award in India, International sports event.

• The Scheme is applicable to sportspersons, who are Indian citizens and have won gold, silver or bronze medals in Olympic Games, World Cup/World Championships in Olympics and Asian Games disciplines, Asian Games. Commonwealth Games and Paralympic Games.

Under it, awards is given in the following disciplines:

• Sports disciplines in Olympic Games/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games Chess.

26. in which sport did Abhishek Verma win the Arjuna Award 2021? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 15.09.2022 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (1) Shooting
Solution:Abhishek Verma is an Indian shooter.

• In 2019 Beijing he won a gold medal in the Men's 10 metre air pistol.

• At 2018 Jakarta Palembang he won a bronze medal in Men's 10 metre air pistol.

27. Which state had fielded a 396-member contingent, the largest at Khelo India Youth Games 2021 and competed in every sport? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 16.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (4) Haryana
Solution:Hosts Haryana fielded a 396-member contingent, the largest at Khelo India Youth Games 2021.

• It competed in every sport.

• Two-time champions Maharashtra fielded a 318-strong contingent and competed in 23 of the 25 events.

28. Who among the following was appointed the head coach of Indian Cricket Team in November 2021? [RRB Group D'CBT Exam, 17.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (4) Rahul Dravid
Solution:Former India captain Rahul Dravid was, on 3 November 2021. appointed as the Head Coach of the senior Indian men's cricket team.

• Dravid took over from Ravi Shastri, whose term ended after the ICC T20 World Cup.

29. In December 2021, in which city was the National Billiards Championship held? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 17.09.2022 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (1) Bhopal
Solution:The 88th National Billiards and Snooker Championships 2021 was organised by Cue Sports India at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, in December 2021.

• Pankaj Advani, who plays for the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, won the National Billiards title 2021, defeating Dhruv Sitwala in the final.

30. Who won the Men's Single title at the 2022 Australian Open tennis tournament? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 19.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (3) Rafael Nadal
Solution:Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev in the finalto win the men's singles tennis title at the 2022 Australian Open.

• It was his second Australian Open title and 21st major "singles title overall, surpassing the all-time record he had jointly held with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.