1. The Ranji Trophy is associated with which sport?
A) Football
B) Hockey
C) Cricket
D) Tennis
Answer: C
Explanation: The Ranji Trophy is India’s premier domestic first-class cricket championship, named after Ranjitsinhji.
2. The Duleep Trophy is a tournament of_______.
A) Football
B) Cricket
C) Hockey
D) Badminton
Answer: B
Explanation: Duleep Trophy is an inter-zonal first-class cricket competition in India, named after Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji.
3. The Irani Trophy is associated with_______.
A) Cricket
B) Football
C) Golf
D) Polo
Answer: A
Explanation: Irani Cup is played between the Ranji Trophy champions and the Rest of India team.
4. The Deodhar Trophy is related to_______.
A) Football
B) Cricket
C) Hockey
D) Kabaddi
Answer: B
Explanation: The Deodhar Trophy is a 50-over inter-zonal cricket competition named after Prof. D. B. Deodhar.
5. The Vijay Hazare Trophy is for_______.
A) 20-overs cricket
B) One-day cricket
C) Test cricket
D) Women’s cricket
Answer: B
Explanation: It’s India’s domestic limited-overs (50-over) championship among state teams.
6. The Santosh Trophy is associated with________.
A) Hockey
B) Football
C) Tennis
D) Volleyball
Answer: B
Explanation: Santosh Trophy is India’s inter-state football championship, named after Santosh Govindrao.
7. The Federation Cup in India is related to_________.
A) Cricket
B) Football
C) Badminton
D) Athletics
Answer: B
Explanation: Federation Cup was India’s national-level football club competition.
8. The Durand Cup is associated with which game?
A) Cricket
B) Football
C) Hockey
D) Polo
Answer: B
Explanation: Durand Cup is Asia’s oldest football tournament, first played in 1888.
9. The Beighton Cup is related to_______.
A) Hockey
B) Football
C) Polo
D) Golf
Answer: A
Explanation: Beighton Cup is one of the oldest hockey tournaments, held in Kolkata since 1895.
10. The Azlan Shah Cup is associated with________.
A) Cricket
B) Football
C) Hockey
D) Tennis
Answer: C
Explanation: Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international men’s hockey tournament held in Malaysia.
11. The Aga Khan Cup is associated with_______.
A) Football
B) Tennis
C) Hockey
D) Badminton
Answer: C
Explanation: Aga Khan Cup is a prestigious hockey tournament held in India.
12. The Davis Cup is associated with_______.
A) Football
B) Tennis
C) Cricket
D) Golf
Answer: B
Explanation: The Davis Cup is an international men’s team tennis competition organized by the ITF.
13. The Fed Cup (now Billie Jean King Cup) is related to_________.
A) Women’s tennis
B) Men’s football
C) Men’s cricket
D) Women’s hockey
Answer: A
Explanation: The Billie Jean King Cup (formerly Fed Cup) is the women’s version of the Davis Cup.
14. The Wimbledon Championship is played on which surface?
A) Clay
B) Grass
C) Hard
D) Synthetic
Answer: B
Explanation: Wimbledon, held in London, is the world’s oldest tennis tournament and the only one played on grass courts.
15. The French Open is played on________.
A) Clay court
B) Grass court
C) Hard court
D) Carpet court
Answer: A
Explanation: The French Open, or Roland Garros, is played on red clay surfaces in Paris.
16. The Australian Open is played on ________.
A) Grass court
B) Hard court
C) Clay court
D) Synthetic court
Answer: B
Explanation: The Australian Open is played on a hard surface at Melbourne Park.
17. The US Open is played on______.
A) Clay court
B) Hard court
C) Grass court
D) Wooden court
Answer: B
Explanation: The US Open is played on DecoTurf hard courts in New York City.
18. The Thomas Cup is related to________.
A) Tennis
B) Hockey
C) Badminton (Men’s Team)
D) Golf
Answer: C
Explanation: Thomas Cup is the men’s world team badminton championship organized by BWF.
19. The Uber Cup is related to__________.
A) Women’s badminton
B) Women’s tennis
C) Men’s cricket
D) Women’s golf
Answer: A
Explanation: Uber Cup is the world team championship for women’s badminton.
20. The World Cup in football is organized by_________.
A) ICC
B) IOC
C) FIFA
D) UEFA
Answer: C
Explanation: The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event globally, held every 4 years.
21. The UEFA Champions League is related to_________.
A) Hockey
B) Football (Europe)
C) Rugby
D) Tennis
Answer: B
Explanation: It’s Europe’s top club football tournament organized by UEFA.
22. The Ryder Cup is associated with________.
A) Golf
B) Tennis
C) Badminton
D) Polo
Answer: A
Explanation: The Ryder Cup is a biennial golf tournament between teams from Europe and the USA.
23. The Rovers Cup is related to______.
A) Football
B) Tennis
C) Hockey
D) Polo
Answer: A
Explanation: Rovers Cup, started in 1890 in Mumbai, was India’s oldest football tournament after the Durand Cup.
24. The Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy is associated with ______.
A) Football
B) Golf
C) Polo
D) Badminton
Answer: A
Explanation: The Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy was one of the earliest international football tournaments (1909–1911).
25. The Cricket World Cup Trophy is officially called________.
A) ICC World Cup Trophy
B) Prudential Trophy
C) ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy
D) Benson & Hedges Cup
Answer: C
Explanation: The official trophy awarded to the winner of the ICC ODI World Cup, first introduced in 1999.
26. The All England Championship is associated with_______.
A) Tennis
B) Badminton
C) Squash
D) Table Tennis
Answer: B
Explanation: The All England Open Badminton Championship, held in Birmingham, is one of the oldest and most prestigious badminton tournaments.
27. The Thomas Cup represents_________.
A) Men’s team badminton championship
B) Women’s singles badminton championship
C) Mixed doubles event
D) National cricket competition
Answer: A
Explanation: The Thomas Cup is the world men’s team badminton championship organized by the BWF.
28. The Uber Cup is__________.
A) Women’s team badminton championship
B) Men’s singles tennis cup
C) Mixed doubles trophy
D) National golf event
Answer: A
Explanation: Uber Cup is the female counterpart of the Thomas Cup, representing women’s badminton world team competition.
29. The Sudirman Cup is related to _______.
A) Table Tennis
B) Badminton (mixed team event)
C) Tennis
D) Squash
Answer: B
Explanation: Sudirman Cup is a biennial world mixed team badminton championship named after Dick Sudirman.
30. The World Cup Golf Trophy is also known as_________.
A) Ryder Cup
B) Eisenhower Trophy
C) Canada Cup
D) Dunhill Cup
Answer: C
Explanation: The Golf World Cup was originally called the Canada Cup and is played between teams representing their countries.
31. The Augusta Masters Trophy is related to ______.
A) Polo
B) Golf
C) Tennis
D) Athletics
Answer: B
Explanation: The Masters Tournament at Augusta (USA) is one of the four major championships in professional golf.
32. The Walker Cup is associated with _________.
A) Badminton
B) Golf (Amateur teams)
C) Tennis
D) Polo
Answer: B
Explanation: Walker Cup is a golf trophy contested between amateur teams from the USA and Great Britain/Ireland.
33. The Eisenhower Trophy is related to ______.
A) Table Tennis
B) Golf (Amateur world team event)
C) Badminton
D) Wrestling
Answer: B
Explanation: The Eisenhower Trophy is the World Amateur Team Golf Championship organized by IGF.
34. The Santosh Trophy is related to_______.
A) Athletics
B) Football
C) Badminton
D) Table Tennis
Answer: B
Explanation: (Recalled) It’s India’s inter-state football championship named after Santosh Govindrao.
35. The Nehru Gold Cup is associated with ________.
A) Cricket
B) Football
C) Hockey
D) Table Tennis
Answer: B
Explanation: The Nehru Gold Cup (Nehru Cup) was an international football tournament organized in India.
36. The Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup is related to________.
A) Hockey
B) Football
C) Badminton
D) Wrestling
Answer: A
Explanation: It is a major hockey tournament held in India in honor of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
37. The Dhyanchand Trophy is given for_______.
A) Outstanding player in cricket
B) Excellence in hockey
C) Shooting championship
D) Athletics
Answer: B
Explanation: Named after Major Dhyan Chand, this trophy honors outstanding performances in field hockey.
38. The Subroto Cup is associated with_________.
A) Cricket
B) Football (School-level)
C) Badminton
D) Tennis
Answer: B
Explanation: Subroto Cup is an international inter-school football tournament held annually in New Delhi.
39. The Duleep Singh Cup is associated with________.
A) Polo
B) Hockey
C) Cricket
D) Football
Answer: A
Explanation: Duleep Singh Cup is a popular polo championship tournament in India.
40. The Dhyan Chand National Stadium is located in_______.
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) Lucknow
D) Gwalior
Answer: B
Explanation: Named after hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, this stadium hosted the 1951 Asian Games.
41. The Arjuna Award is given for_______.
A) Bravery
B) Excellence in sports
C) Social work
D) Literature
Answer: B
Explanation: Instituted in 1961, the Arjuna Award recognizes outstanding achievement in national sports.
42. The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is now renamed as________.
A) Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Award
B) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
C) National Sportsmanship Award
D) Bharat Ratna in Sports
Answer: B
Explanation: Renamed in 2021 to honor India’s hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
43. The B.C. Roy Trophy is given in _______.
A) Football (Junior)
B) Cricket
C) Hockey
D) Badminton
Answer: A
Explanation: The Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy is awarded to the winner of India’s Junior National Football Championship.
44. The Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament is organized in_________.
A) Delhi
B) Lucknow
C) Bhopal
D) Kolkata
Answer: A
Explanation: The annual Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament promotes grassroots and school-level hockey.
45. The World Cup Kabaddi is organized by ______.
A) ICC
B) BCCI
C) IKF (International Kabaddi Federation)
D) IOA
Answer: C
Explanation: The IKF organizes the Kabaddi World Cup for both men’s and women’s teams globally.
46. The Pro Kabaddi League was launched in________.
A) 2010
B) 2012
C) 2014
D) 2016
Answer: C
Explanation: The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) started in 2014 based on the format of the IPL.
47. The Agha Khan Gold Cup is related to _________.
A) Hockey
B) Football
C) Table Tennis
D) Wrestling
Answer: B
Explanation: The Agha Khan Gold Cup was a prominent Asian club football tournament held in Dhaka (Bangladesh).
48. The World Athletics Championships Trophy is presented by________.
A) IAAF (now World Athletics)
B) IOC
C) FIFA
D) ICC
Answer: A
Explanation: The International Association of Athletics Federations organizes the World Athletics Championships biennially.
49. The Rangaswamy Cup is associated with _________.
A) Cricket
B) Hockey (National)
C) Football
D) Badminton
Answer: B
Explanation: The Rangaswamy Cup is the national hockey championship trophy in India.
50. The Indira Gandhi Gold Cup is related to_________.
A) Women’s Hockey
B) Athletics
C) Football
D) Volleyball
Answer: A
Explanation: The Indira Gandhi Gold Cup is an international women’s hockey tournament held in India.
51. The Arjuna Award is given for__________.
A) Lifetime contribution in sports
B) Outstanding performance in national sports
C) Promoting sports literature
D) Coaching excellence
Answer: B
Explanation: Instituted in 1961, the Arjuna Award recognizes consistent outstanding performance for at least four years in sports.
52. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award was earlier known as_________.
A) National Sports Award
B) Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
C) Rashtriya Khel Puraskar
D) Bharat Ratna in Sports
Answer: B
Explanation: The highest sporting honour of India was renamed in 2021 to honor hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
53. The Dronacharya Award is given to___________.
A) Athletes
B) Coaches
C) Umpires
D) Referees
Answer: B
Explanation: Instituted in 1985, the Dronacharya Award honors coaches for producing outstanding sportspersons.
54. The Dhyan Chand Award recognizes________.
A) Lifetime achievement in sports
B) Best young sportsperson
C) National coach of the year
D) Referee excellence
Answer: A
Explanation: The Dhyan Chand Award, instituted in 2002, is given for lifetime contribution to sports development.
55. The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is awarded to _______.
A) Coaches
B) Corporate entities and NGOs
C) School players
D) Journalists
Answer: B
Explanation: It is given to organizations or individuals for promoting sports and talent development in India.
56. The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy is presented to________.
A) Best individual athlete
B) Best coach
C) Best university in sports
D) Best sports journalist
Answer: C
Explanation: MAKA Trophy is awarded annually to the university with the best all-round performance in inter-university sports.
57. The Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award is given for_________.
A) Mountaineering and adventure sports
B) Scientific research
C) Athletics
D) Film direction
Answer: A
Explanation: Named after Everest climber Tenzing Norgay, it honors excellence in adventure activities.
58. The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on ________.
A) 15th August
B) 29th August
C) 5th September
D) 23rd June
Answer: B
Explanation: Celebrated on Major Dhyan Chand’s birthday to promote awareness and excellence in sports.
59. The Olympic Order is the highest award of_________.
A) IOC (International Olympic Committee)
B) FIFA
C) ICC
D) ITF
Answer: A
Explanation: Olympic Order is awarded for distinguished contributions to the Olympic Movement.
60. The Laureus World Sports Awards are given annually for________.
A) Best sports performances globally
B) Asian sports excellence
C) Olympic records
D) Football only
Answer: A
Explanation: The Laureus Awards are known as the “Oscars of Sports,” recognizing top international sportspersons.
61. The BCCI Polly Umrigar Award is given for_______.
A) Best Indian footballer
B) Best Indian cricketer
C) Best umpire
D) Young cricketer
Answer: B
Explanation: The Polly Umrigar Award honors India’s best male cricketer of the year, presented by BCCI.
62. The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (now Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna) carries a cash prize of _________.
A) ₹7 lakh
B) ₹15 lakh
C) ₹25 lakh
D) ₹30 lakh
Answer: D
Explanation: The highest sports honor includes a ₹30 lakh cash award, medal, and certificate.
63. The Ekalavya Award is given by which Indian state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
C) Odisha
D) Gujarat
Answer: B
Explanation: The Ekalavya Award recognizes outstanding sportspersons from Karnataka.
64. The Shiv Chhatrapati Award is a sports honor of_________.
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Rajasthan
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: It is Maharashtra’s highest sports award for excellence and contribution in sports.
65. The Arjuna Award recipients receive a bronze statuette of_________.
A) Arjuna with a bow
B) Lord Vishnu
C) Major Dhyan Chand
D) National Emblem
Answer: A
Explanation: The award symbolizes the spirit of focus, dedication, and achievement in sports.
66. The Pierre de Coubertin Medal is associated with ________.
A) Cricket
B) Olympic Games (Sportsmanship)
C) Football
D) Tennis
Answer: B
Explanation: Named after the founder of the modern Olympics, it recognizes fair play and sportsmanship.
67. The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy is given by _______.
A) ICC
B) FIFA
C) BWF
D) IOC
Answer: A
Explanation: It is awarded to the ICC Cricketer of the Year for outstanding performance in all formats.
68. The Ballon d’Or is awarded for_________.
A) Tennis
B) Football
C) Hockey
D) Athletics
Answer: B
Explanation: Ballon d’Or, awarded by France Football magazine, honors the best footballer in the world each year.
69. The Golden Boot award is given in ________.
A) Football
B) Cricket
C) Hockey
D) Athletics
Answer: A
Explanation: The Golden Boot is awarded to the top goal scorer in major football tournaments like the FIFA World Cup.
70. The Golden Glove award in football is given to__________.
A) Best defender
B) Best goalkeeper
C) Best captain
D) Best young player
Answer: B
Explanation: The Golden Glove (formerly Lev Yashin Award) honors the best goalkeeper in tournaments like the FIFA World Cup.
71. The Rajiv Gandhi Adventure Award was merged with ________.
A) Dronacharya Award
B) Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award
C) Khel Ratna
D) Arjuna Award
Answer: B
Explanation: The Rajiv Gandhi Adventure Award was merged in 2004 under this category.
72. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters is located in___________.
A) London
B) Lausanne, Switzerland
C) Paris
D) New York
Answer: B
Explanation: Lausanne is the Olympic capital and headquarters of the International Olympic Committee.
73. The National Sports University of India is located at________.
A) Guwahati
B) Imphal
C) Pune
D) Patiala
Answer: B
Explanation: Established in Manipur (2018), NSU focuses on sports education, coaching, and research.
74. The Rashtriya Khel Diwas Awards are conferred by ________.
A) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
B) NITI Aayog
C) President of India
D) BCCI
Answer: A
Explanation: These awards are organized annually to recognize sporting excellence across India.
75. The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award (2023) was given to _______.
A) Lionel Messi
B) Kylian Mbappé
C) Erling Haaland
D) Luka Modrić
Answer: A
Explanation: Messi won the 2023 FIFA Best Men’s Player Award, adding to his record Ballon d’Or achievements.
76. The Commonwealth Games are held every _______.
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Explanation: The Commonwealth Games are held every four years among member countries of the Commonwealth of Nations.
77. The Asian Games were first held in________.
A) Tokyo, Japan
B) New Delhi, India
C) Bangkok, Thailand
D) Beijing, China
Answer: B
Explanation: The first Asian Games took place in 1951 in New Delhi, India.
78. The Olympic Games originated in ________.
A) France
B) Rome
C) Greece
D) Egypt
Answer: C
Explanation: The ancient Olympics began in Olympia, Greece, around 776 B.C.
79. The Headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is in ______.
A) Geneva
B) Lausanne
C) Paris
D) London
Answer: B
Explanation: Lausanne in Switzerland is the official headquarters of the IOC since 1915.
80. The Ashes Trophy is contested between ________.
A) India and Pakistan
B) England and Australia
C) South Africa and New Zealand
D) West Indies and Sri Lanka
Answer: B
Explanation: The Ashes is a historic Test cricket series between England and Australia, started in 1882.
81. The Bordoloi Trophy is associated with ________.
A) Football
B) Cricket
C) Hockey
D) Golf
Answer: A
Explanation: The Bordoloi Trophy is a football tournament held in Guwahati, Assam, named after Gopinath Bordoloi.
82. The Rovers Cup is related to________.
A) Football
B) Hockey
C) Tennis
D) Polo
Answer: A
Explanation: The Rovers Cup, first held in 1890, was one of India’s oldest football tournaments organized in Mumbai.
83. The Vizzy Trophy is associated with _______.
A) Hockey
B) Cricket (University-level)
C) Badminton
D) Football
Answer: B
Explanation: Vizzy Trophy is an inter-university cricket tournament named after Maharajkumar of Vizianagaram.
84. The Deodhar Trophy is related to_________.
A) Hockey
B) Cricket
C) Football
D) Tennis
Answer: B
Explanation: (Recall) It’s a domestic one-day cricket competition between Indian zones.
85. The Subroto Cup is connected with ________.
A) Athletics
B) Football
C) Kabaddi
D) Hockey
Answer: B
Explanation: Organized by the Indian Air Force, it’s an inter-school football tournament named after Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee.
86. The Nehru Cup is related to________.
A) Football
B) Hockey
C) Cricket
D) Tennis
Answer: A
Explanation: The Nehru Cup is an international football tournament started in 1982 in memory of Jawaharlal Nehru.
87. The Wimbledon Trophy is named after________.
A) A British Queen
B) The venue where it is held
C) A tennis player
D) Its sponsor
Answer: B
Explanation: Wimbledon is a London suburb where the world’s oldest tennis championship is hosted.
88. The Hopman Cup is associated with _______.
A) Table Tennis
B) Tennis (Mixed Team Event)
C) Badminton
D) Golf
Answer: B
Explanation: Hopman Cup is an international mixed team tennis tournament named after Harry Hopman.
89. The French Open Trophy for men is called________.
A) Coupe des Mousquetaires
B) Silver Racquet
C) Roland Garros Cup
D) Paris Grand Trophy
Answer: A
Explanation: The French Open Men’s Singles Trophy is named after the “Four Musketeers” of French tennis.
90. The Uber Cup 2024 Winner was_______.
A) Japan
B) China
C) Indonesia
D) Thailand
Answer: B
Explanation: China won the 2024 Uber Cup (Women’s Badminton World Team Championship), extending their record tally.
91. The 2024 Thomas Cup (Men’s Badminton Team) was won by_______.
A) Indonesia
B) China
C) India
D) Malaysia
Answer: B
Explanation: China won the 2024 Thomas Cup title, defeating Indonesia in the final.
92. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 was hosted by__________.
A) India
B) West Indies & USA
C) England
D) Australia
Answer: B
Explanation: The 2024 T20 World Cup was jointly hosted by West Indies and the USA, marking the first global ICC event in America.
93. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 was won by________.
A) England
B) Spain
C) Brazil
D) Japan
Answer: B
Explanation: Spain won their first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023 by defeating England 1–0 in the final.
94. The Cricket World Cup 2023 was won by________.
A) Australia
B) India
C) England
D) New Zealand
Answer: A
Explanation: Australia won the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 held in India, defeating India in the final.
95. The 2024 Paris Olympics mascot is named _______.
A) Phryges
B) Olympic Bear
C) Athena
D) Vivi
Answer: A
Explanation: The mascot “Phryges” symbolizes liberty, inspired by the red Phrygian cap worn during the French Revolution.
96. The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was won by______.
A) Australia
B) India
C) England
D) South Africa
Answer: A
Explanation: Australia won the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, continuing their dominance in the format.
97. The BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award (2023) was given to________.
A) Sunil Gavaskar
B) Farokh Engineer
C) Rahul Dravid
D) Ravi Shastri
Answer: B
Explanation: Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Farokh Engineer received the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from BCCI.
98. The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy 2023 (ICC Cricketer of the Year) was won by ______.
A) Ben Stokes
B) Virat Kohli
C) Travis Head
D) Babar Azam
Answer: D
Explanation: Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2023 for consistent performances across formats.
99. The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2022 (Men) was held in ______.
A) Brazil
B) India
C) Indonesia
D) Spain
Answer: C
Explanation: Indonesia hosted the 2022 FIFA U-17 World Cup, marking Southeast Asia’s debut in hostin this event.
100. The ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final was won by_______.
A) India
B) Australia
C) New Zealand
D) England
Answer: B
Explanation: Australia defeated India at The Oval to win the 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final.