Tennis (Sports) (Part-I)

31. To which country does the French Open 2020 women's singles winner, Iga Swiatek belong? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Japan
(b) China
(c) France
(d) Poland

Correct Answer: (d) Poland

Solution:In the French Open 2020, the women's singles title was won by Poland's Iga Swatek. In the French Open 2021, the women's singles title was won by Czech Republic's Barbora Krzyskova, and the men's singles title was won by Serbia's Novak Djokovic.

32. Rafael Nadal won the Men's 2020 French Open title after beating: [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Daniil Medvedev
(b) Stefanos Tsitsipas
(c) Novak Djokovic
(d) Roger Federer

Correct Answer: (c) Novak Djokovic

Solution:The French Open 2020 men's singles title was won by Rafael Nadal by defeating Novak Djokovic. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) won the men's singles title of the year 2021 by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece).

2022:- Rafael Nadal won the men's singles event, capturing his record-extending 14th French Open title.

33. Shakehand grip is used in which of the following sports? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 23.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Table Tennis
(b) Badminton
(c) squash
(d) Cricket

Correct Answer: (a) Table Tennis

Solution:Shakehand grip is used in table tennis.

34. Rohan Bopanna, who was awarded the 2018 Arjuna Award, is known for achievements in which sport? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 13.02.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Tennis
(b) shooting
(c) Para badminton
(d) Wrestling

Correct Answer: (a) Tennis

Solution:Rohan Bopanna, the 2018 Arjuna Awardee, is related to the sport of tennis.

In Hinduism, Arjuna has been seen as a symbol of Hard Work, Dedication, and Concentration.

The first Arjuna Award was instituted in 1961 and awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The Award comprises a Bronze Statuette of Arjuna, a Certificate, a Ceremonial Dress, and a Cash Prize of 15 Lakh (US$21,000).

Ankita Raina was awarded the 2021 Arjuna Award.

35. Niki Poonacha is a professional ____________ player. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 22.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) polo
(b) squash
(c) tennis
(d) basketball

Correct Answer: (c) tennis

Solution:Nikki Poonacha is a professional tennis player. Poonacha won the title of Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship in the year 2021.

36. The great Indian player 'Vijay Amritraj' was related to which of the following sports? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 1.03.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) rifle shooting
(b) Badminton
(c) Lawn Tennis
(d) swimming

Correct Answer: (c) Lawn Tennis

Solution:Legendary Indian player Vijay Amritraj was related to the Lawn Tennis game.

37. With which of the following sports is Manika Batra associated? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Table Tennis
(b) Gymnastics
(c) Cricket
(d) Badminton

Correct Answer: (a) Table Tennis

Solution:Manika Batra is an Indian table tennis player. She represented India in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Batra has been awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in the year 2020.

38. In 2020, Poulomi Ghatak announced her retirement from: [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 24.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Cricket
(b) Table tennis
(c) Football
(d) Basketball

Correct Answer: (b) Table tennis

Solution:Indian table tennis female player Paulomi Ghatak retired in the year 2020. She represented India in the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the Commonwealth Championship Games between 2000-2008.

39. Who won the men's singles title at the 2019 Australian Open? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 5.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Rafael Nadal
(b) Novak Djokovic
(c) Roger Federer
(d) Andy Murray

Correct Answer: (b) Novak Djokovic

Solution:Novak Djokovic (Serbia) won the men's singles title at the 2019 Australian Open by defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain. Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open 2020 title by defeating Dominic Thiem.

Note:- Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final, 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2022 Australian Open.

40. Mouma Das is related to which sport? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 9.08.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) shooting
(b) Table Tennis
(c) Hockey
(d) Archery

Correct Answer: (b) Table Tennis

Solution:Mouma Das is a famous female table tennis player from India. In the year 2013, Mouma Das was awarded the Arjuna Award.