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Which country is associated with Archana Kamat?

  • Japan
  • England
  • South Korea
  • India (correct)
  • How many lets are allowed in a row on a serve in Table Tennis?

  • Unlimited (correct)
  • One
  • Two
  • Three
  • What grip is commonly used in Table Tennis?

  • Reverse grip
  • Shakehand grip (correct)
  • V grip
  • Cannon grip
  • What sport is associated with the term 'twiddle'?

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    In which century did Chess originate?

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    Which piece in chess can move in any direction?

    <p>Queen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stalemate in chess?

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    Which title is the highest awarded in chess aside from world champion?

    <p>Grandmaster (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the first Indian Grandmaster to become Women's Chess World Rapid Champion?

    <p>Koneru Humpy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which player is known as the highest-rated visually impaired chess player in India?

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    Which of the following chess terms refers to a situation where the opponent's king is under direct threat of capture?

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    Which sport is associated with the term 'Checkmate'?

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    Which notable chess player is associated with both India and chess?

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    What is the name of Koneru Humpy's sport?

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    Which of the following players is not an Indian chess player?

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    What is the title of the autobiography of a famous Indian chess player?

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    What year did basketball become a medal event in the Olympics?

    <p>1936 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the dimensions of a basketball court according to FIBA guidelines?

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    Which of the following terms is NOT a recognized terminology in basketball?

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    How many players are typically on a basketball team?

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    What is the maximum time allowed for a team to attempt a valid field goal once in possession?

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    Which trophy is awarded for significant achievements in basketball?

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    What is the value of a three-point shot in basketball?

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    Which violation occurs when a player runs with the ball without dribbling it?

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    Who is the most decorated Olympian in history?

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    Which swimmer was the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel?

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    In which year did women's events get introduced in Olympic swimming?

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    Who was the first recorded person to swim the English Channel?

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    What is the notable achievement of Mihir Sen in swimming?

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    Which swimmer won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games?

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    What significant award did Mihir Sen receive in 1959?

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    Which swimmer is known by the nicknames 'The Baltimore Bullet' and 'The Flying Fish'?

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    Who was the first Indian captain to win more than 21 test matches?

    <p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian player was the first to score a T20 century?

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    Which Indian cricketer was the first to score an ODI double century?

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    Who holds the record for the highest runs in a World Cup match by an Indian?

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    What is the first nation to win a World Cup Final on its home ground?

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    Who became the first Indian to hit six sixes in an over?

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    Which player was the first Indian to score two ODI double centuries?

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    Which was the first Test match played by India?

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    What is the primary purpose of a penalty corner in field hockey?

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    During which Olympic Games did India first win a gold medal in men's hockey post-independence?

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    What distinguishes a penalty stroke from a penalty corner in field hockey?

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    Major Dhyan Chand is best known for which of the following achievements?

    <p>Winning the Padma Bhushan in 1956 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian player led the women's hockey team to a 4th position in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

    <p>Rani Rampal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant title is associated with Major Dhyan Chand in the history of hockey?

    <p>The Magician (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which award is considered India's highest sporting honor?

    <p>Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notable player was part of the Indian men's hockey team that won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

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    Flashcards

    Grandmaster

    The highest title awarded in chess (excluding the world champion title).

    Check

    A move where a chess piece cannot be captured, but the king is threatened.

    Checkmate

    A situation where the king is under attack and cannot escape.

    Stalemate

    A situation where the king is not under attack but cannot make any legal moves.

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    Castling

    A maneuver where a King and Rook change positions.

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    Bishop

    A piece that moves diagonally across the chessboard.

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    Pawn

    The smallest piece; moves forward one square and can capture diagonally.

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    Queen

    The most powerful piece, moving in any direction.

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    Koneru Humpy

    Known for being the first Indian Grandmaster to become the Women's Chess World Rapid Champion.

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    Chess Origin

    The game of chess originated in India.

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    Dibyendu Barua

    Dibyendu Barua is a notable chess player from India.

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    When was basketball invented?

    The sport of basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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    What are the dimensions of a basketball court?

    A basketball court is a rectangular space measuring 28 meters in length and 15 meters in width.

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    How many players are on a basketball team?

    A standard basketball team has 12 players, but only 5 can be on the court at any given time.

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    What is a three-point shot?

    A three-point shot is worth three points and is taken from outside a designated three-point line on the court.

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    What is a traveling violation?

    A traveling violation occurs when a player runs with the ball without dribbling.

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    What is a double dribble?

    A double dribble occurs when a player bounces the ball with both hands or touches it twice before a bounce.

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    What is a backcourt violation?

    A backcourt violation occurs when a player crosses into the midline and goes back to the defending team's half without dribbling or passing the ball.

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    What is goaltending?

    Goaltending is a violation that occurs when a defender blocks or touches the ball as it's going through the hoop.

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    Who was the first person to swim across the English Channel?

    The first recorded individual to swim across the English Channel.

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    Who was the first woman to swim across the English Channel?

    The first woman to swim across the English Channel.

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    Who was the first Indian swimmer to swim across the English Channel?

    The first Indian swimmer to swim across the English Channel in 1958. He also swam across the oceans of all five continents in one year.

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    Who swam across the oceans of the five continents in one year?

    The only person to swim across the oceans of the five continents in one calendar year.

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    Who was the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel?

    The first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel in 1959.

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    Who is the most decorated Olympian?

    The most decorated Olympian with 28 medals, including 23 gold medals.

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    Who was the first Asian woman to swim in Antarctic waters?

    The first Asian woman and youngest person to swim in Antarctic waters.

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    Who was the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel?

    The first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel in 1959.

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    First Indian Captain to win after follow-on

    Sourav Ganguly was the first Indian captain to lead his team to victory after being forced to follow on. This happened in a test match.

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    Most Test wins as Indian captain

    Mahendra Singh Dhoni holds the record for the most Test match wins as an Indian captain, with over 21 victories.

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    First Indian T20 century

    Suresh Raina became the first Indian to score a century in T20 cricket, against South Africa.

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    First Indian ODI century

    Kapil Dev was the first Indian to score an ODI century, achieving this feat in the 1983 Cricket World Cup against Zimbabwe.

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    First Indian ODI double century

    Sachin Tendulkar became the first Indian, and the first in the world, to score a double century in ODI cricket, achieving this against South Africa in 2010.

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    Highest Indian runs in a World Cup

    Sourav Ganguly scored the highest runs by an Indian batsman in a World Cup, with 183 runs against Sri Lanka in the 1999 World Cup.

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    First Indian with two ODI double centuries

    Rohit Sharma is the first Indian to score two ODI double centuries, and also holds the record for the highest individual score in ODI cricket with 264 runs, achieved against Sri Lanka in 2014.

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    First World Cup win on home ground

    India became the first nation to win a World Cup final on its home ground, winning the ICC 2011 Cricket World Cup final at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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    Goals in field hockey

    A goal scored in field hockey is only counted if the ball crosses the goal line from inside the striking circle.

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    Penalty corner in field hockey

    A penalty corner is awarded to a team when a foul occurs inside the striking circle. The attacking team gets a chance to score from a designated spot on the backline.

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    Penalty stroke in field hockey

    A penalty stroke in field hockey is awarded when a foul denies a team a clear goal-scoring opportunity. The designated player takes a shot from the penalty spot against the goalkeeper.

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    Major Dhyan Chand

    Major Dhyan Chand, known as "The Wizard" or "The Magician" for his mastery of ball control, is considered the greatest field hockey player in history. He led India to three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, 1936).

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    India's dominance in field hockey

    India dominated field hockey from 1928 to 1964, winning seven out of eight Olympic gold medals.

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    Rani Rampal

    Rani Rampal is an Indian field hockey player who led India to a 4th position in the Tokyo Olympics 2020. She has received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Padma Shri awards.

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    PR Sreejesh

    PR Sreejesh is a member of the Indian men's hockey team who secured a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He has won the Khel Ratna Award.

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    Prithipal Singh

    Prithipal Singh was part of the Indian hockey team that won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics 1964. He is known for being the first hockey player to receive the Arjuna Award in 1961.

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    Study Notes

    Sports

    • Sports are categorized as indoor and outdoor.
    • Indoor sports include, but are not limited to: Table Tennis, Chess, Badminton, Kabaddi, Basketball, Snooker, Swimming, Handball, Wrestling, and Squash.
    • Outdoor sports are not explicitly listed.
    • Table Tennis: Originated in England.
      • Terminologies: Twiddle Spin, Backhand, Half Volley, Chop.
      • Trophies: Travancore Cup (Women's), Table Tennis Grand Prix, Swaythling Cup (Men), Ramanujan Trophy, Rajkumari Cup (Junior girls), Rajkumari Challenge Cup, Rajkumar Cup (Junior boys), Jaylaxmi Cup (Women's), Corbitton Cup (Women), Barna Bellack Cup.
      • Table Dimensions: Rectangular playing surface: 274 cm long and 152.5 cm wide. Table height: 76 cm above the floor; Uniformly dark-colored and matte surface; white border line (2 cm wide) along each edge; White end lines; Net suspended by a cord attached to an upright post 15.25 cm high.
      • Bat: Paddle or racket; One side black, the other bright red; About 15 cm across and 25 cm long, including the handle.
      • Ball: 40 mm (introduced after the 2000 Summer Olympics).
    • Events: Singles (Boys, Girls), Doubles (Boys, Girls), Mixed Doubles.
    • How to Play: Winning player/team chooses service or receive, winning player/team chooses side of table. -Service: Server tosses and hits ball, ball must touch server's half, pass over net, and land in opponent's half without touching the net. Singles Play: Server makes first service, receiver makes first return; Alternately, each server and receiver make returns. Doubles Play: Similar to Singles, with partners taking turns. Scoring: Game won by first player who scores 11 points;If both players score 10 points, the player with a 2-point lead wins.
      • Lets: The service is a "LET" if: The ball touches the net and goes to the opponent's half; A ball is served when the receiver is not ready.
      • Basic Skills of the Game: The Grip (Shakehand Grip, Pen Hold Grip); Spin (Top Spin, Back Spin, Side Spin).
    • Famous Table Tennis players in India are: Manika Batra, Achanta Sharath Kamal, and Mouma Das.

    Chess

    • Origin: India (Gupta dynasty, 6th century).
    • Federation: FIDE (Federation Internationale des Echecs) -also known as the World Chess Federation.
    • Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland.
    • Pieces: King, Queen, Rooks, Bishops, Knights, Pawns
    • Terminologies: Stalemate, Checkmate, Bishop, Gambit, Castling
    • Trophies: Naidu Trophy, Khaitan Trophy, Limca Trophy, Linares City Trophy
    • Checkmate: When the king is in a position to be captured and cannot escape
    • Pawn: The smallest piece on the board,moves forward and can capture diagonally
    • Bishop: A piece that moves diagonally across the board
    • Castle: A move in which the king and rook switch places
    • Queen: The most powerful piece on the board, can move in any direction.
    • Grandmaster: Highest title in chess, requires a 2500 rating and completing three grandmaster norms in international competitions.
    • Famous Players: Magnus Carlsen, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa are listed in the text, alongside others.

    Badminton

    • Alternate Names: Poona, Poonah.
    • Court Dimensions: Singles - 13.4 m x 5.1 m; Doubles - 13.4 m x 6.1 m
    • Match Format: Best of 3 games (21 points each).
    • Cards: Colors for misconduct (Yellow-warning, Red-fault, Black-disqualification).
    • Terminologies: Shuttlecock, Fail, Smash, Love, Deuce, Black Card.
    • Trophies: Thomas Cup, Uber Cup (Women), Aggarwal Cup, Tunku Abdul Rahman Cup, Amrit Diwan Cup, Chadha Cup, Harilela Cup, Ibrahim Rahmatullah Challenger Cup, Konica Cup, Yonex Cup, Sudirman Cup.
    • Game: To win each game, earning 21 points first, and winning by two in the process. If both teams have a score of 20, one team must win by 22–20; if the score is 29-all, the first team to score 30 points wins. If the score is 1–1 in games, a third deciding game must be played.
    • Players: Pullela Gopichand, PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, and Srikanth Kidambi are listed in the text.

    Other sports

    • Squash, Kabaddi, Basketball, Swimming, Handball, Wrestling, Chess, Polo,
    • Kho-Kho, Billiards, Table Tennis, are included in the lists throughout the document, alongside many trophy names.

    Specific question answers are included in the above notes.

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