Latest Sports GK Questions and Answers
Name the first cricketer to score 1000 runs in an innings in any competitive match
(A) Prithvi Shaw
(B) Pranav Dhanawade
(C) Virat Kohli
(D) Shikhar Dhawan
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Pranav Dhanawade (born 2000) is an Indian cricketer from Kalyan, Maharashtra. Batting in one innings, stretching over 4 and 7 January 2016, he became the first person to score more than 1,000 runs in one innings in an officially recognised match.
Beighton Cup is associated with which of the following?
(A) Cricket
(B) Hockey
(C) Football
(D) Volleyball
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Beighton Cup is associated with (B) Hockey.
The Beighton Cup is one of the oldest field hockey tournaments in India. It is named after Sir Thomas Beighton, a former president of the Indian Hockey Federation. The tournament has a rich history and has been a significant event in the Indian field hockey calendar, attracting teams from various regions to compete for the prestigious cup. As such, Beighton Cup is closely associated with the sport of field hockey.
According to international standard, what is the distance of marathon race?
(A) 26 miles 385 yards
(B) 26 miles
(C) 36 miles 500 yards
(D) 22 miles
Correct Answer : A
How is Gurjeet Kaur related to sports?
(A) Hockey
(B) Football
(C) Tennis
(D) Cricket
Correct Answer : A
Famous Swimmer Michel Flaps related to____.
(A) Austrilia
(B) Narve
(C) Switergerland
(D) America
Correct Answer : D
FIFA was founded in
(A) Italy
(B) France
(C) England
(D) Spain
Correct Answer : B
With which game is the ‘Agha Khan Cup’ associated ?
(A) Cricket
(B) Lawn Tennis
(C) Hockey
(D) Football
Correct Answer : C
For which of the following sports the famous “Golden Ball Award” is presented?
(A) Cricket
(B) Hockey
(C) Football
(D) Tennis
Correct Answer : C
Who won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in 2019?
(A) Ben Stokes
(B) Rohit Sharma
(C) Ellyse Perry
(D) Alyssa Healy
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is Ben Stokes. Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy is given annually by ICC to the chosen world player of the year. It is one of the prestigious awards given by ICC. In 2019, England all-around player Ben Stokes won this prestigious award.
Who won the Durand Cup 2019?
(A) Mohun Bagan
(B) Gokulam Kerala
(C) Indian Navy
(D) FC Goa
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Gokulam Kerala won their maiden title by defeating Mohun Bagan 2–1 in the 2019 Durand Cup Final which was held on 24 August 2019.
Showing page 4 of 5
enhttps://www.examsbook.com/latest-sports-gk-questions-and-answers/4/54latest-sports-gk-questions-and-answersAbout author
Rajesh Bhatia
A Writer, Teacher and GK Expert. I am an M.A. & M.Ed. in English Literature and Political Science. I am highly keen and passionate about reading Indian History. Also, I like to mentor students about how to prepare for a competitive examination. Share your concerns with me by comment box. Also, you can ask anything at linkedin.com/in/rajesh-bhatia-7395a015b/.
Read more articles