Chess and Table Tennis Quiz
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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'?

    <p>Table Tennis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which century did Chess originate?

    <p>6th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which piece in chess can move in any direction?

    <p>Queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stalemate in chess?

    <p>A draw where the player has no legal moves left</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Grandmaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Darpan Inani</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Check</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sport is associated with the term 'Checkmate'?

    <p>Chess</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the name of Koneru Humpy's sport?

    <p>Chess</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Peter Svidler</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mind Master: Winning Lessons From A Champion's Life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1936</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>28m x 15m</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Touchdown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many players are typically on a basketball team?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>24 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trophy is awarded for significant achievements in basketball?

    <p>Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Three points</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Traveling violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the most decorated Olympian in history?

    <p>Michael Phelps</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Arati Saha</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1912</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Matthew Webb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the notable achievement of Mihir Sen in swimming?

    <p>First Indian swimmer to swim the oceans of five continents in one year</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Michael Phelps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant award did Mihir Sen receive in 1959?

    <p>Padma Shri</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Michael Phelps</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Suresh Raina</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sachin Tendulkar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sourav Ganguly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Yuvraj Singh</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rohit Sharma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which was the first Test match played by India?

    <p>India vs England</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To punish fouls committed in the striking circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>London 1948</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Penalty strokes feature a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    Which award is considered India's highest sporting honor?

    <p>Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award</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?

    <p>PR Sreejesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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