Important sports and games-related questions for All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination preparation AISSEE, including renowned personalities, major competitions, trophies, Olympic records, cricket, football, tennis, badminton, hockey, wrestling, and more.
Sports and Games (India & World) – AISSEE Question-Answer Format
1. Renowned Personalities in Sports
Q1: Who is known as the “God of Cricket”?
A: Sachin Tendulkar
Q2: Who is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal?
A: P. V. Sindhu
Q3: Who won India’s first individual Olympic gold medal?
A: Abhinav Bindra (Shooting, 2008 Beijing Olympics)
Q4: Who is called the “Flying Sikh” of India?
A: Milkha Singh
Q5: Which Indian chess player became the World Chess Champion five times?
A: Viswanathan Anand
Q6: Who is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic gold medal?
A: Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw, 2020 Tokyo Olympics) – No Indian woman has won an Olympic gold yet.
Q7: Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Olympics?
A: Karnam Malleswari (Weightlifting, 2000 Sydney Olympics)
Q8: Who is the only Indian athlete to win a gold medal in the Paralympics?
A: Devendra Jhajharia (Javelin Throw)
Q9: Who is known as the “Hockey Wizard” or “Magician of Hockey”?
A: Major Dhyan Chand
Q10: Which Indian female athlete won the gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games Heptathlon?
A: Swapna Barman
2. Major Competitions & Trophies in Various Games
Q11: The FIFA World Cup is associated with which sport?
A: Football (Soccer)
Q12: The Wimbledon Championship is related to which sport?
A: Lawn Tennis
Q13: Which trophy is awarded in Indian domestic cricket for first-class matches?
A: Ranji Trophy
Q14: The Thomas Cup is associated with which game?
A: Badminton
Q15: Which prestigious trophy is awarded in international hockey?
A: Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
Q16: Which tournament is known as the “Grand Slam” of Table Tennis?
A: World Table Tennis Championships
Q17: The Davis Cup is related to which sport?
A: Tennis
Q18: Which trophy is associated with Indian football?
A: Santosh Trophy
Q19: The Ryder Cup is associated with which sport?
A: Golf
Q20: The Deodhar Trophy is related to which sport?
A: Cricket
3. Conceptual & General Knowledge Questions
Q21: What are the five interlocking rings in the Olympic logo symbolizing?
A: They represent the five inhabited continents – Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Q22: What is the national game of India?
A: India does not have an officially declared national game, but hockey is traditionally considered so.
Q23: In which sport is the term “Checkmate” used?
A: Chess
Q24: What is the full form of IPL in cricket?
A: Indian Premier League
Q25: What is the length of a standard football field?
A: Between 100-110 meters (328-360 feet)
Q26: How many players are there in a standard hockey team?
A: 11 players
Q27: What is the highest award given in sports in India?
A: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (now called Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award)
Q28: What is the weight of a standard cricket ball?
A: Between 155.9 and 163 grams
Q29: How many Olympic medals has India won in hockey?
A: 12 (8 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze)
Q30: What is the term used for scoring three goals in a football match?
A: Hat-trick
Do You Know?
- The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
- The Indian cricket team won its first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1983 under Kapil Dev’s captaincy.
- Mary Kom is the only female boxer to win eight World Championship medals.
- The Asian Games are held every four years among Asian countries.
- The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930 in Canada.
- The ICC Cricket World Cup is held every four years.
- The fastest 100 meters sprint in the world is recorded by Usain Bolt (9.58 seconds in 2009).
- The most Grand Slam titles in men’s tennis are held by Novak Djokovic.
Test Your Knowledge (Quiz)
Sports Quiz – AISSEE
4. Olympic Games & Records
Q31: In which year did India win its first Olympic gold medal in hockey?
A: 1928 (Amsterdam Olympics)
Q32: Who is the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals?
A: P. V. Sindhu (Silver in 2016, Bronze in 2020)
Q33: Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in hockey?
A: India (8 gold medals)
Q34: Which is the official motto of the Olympics?
A: Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger)
Q35: Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals?
A: Michael Phelps (USA, 23 gold medals in swimming)
Q36: In which year did women first compete in the Olympic Games?
A: 1900 (Paris Olympics)
Q37: Who is the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics in Gymnastics?
A: Dipa Karmakar (2016 Rio Olympics)
Q38: How often are the Summer Olympics held?
A: Every 4 years
Q39: Who is the youngest Indian athlete to win an Olympic medal?
A: Neeraj Chopra (Gold at age 23 in 2020 Tokyo Olympics)
Q40: Who lit the Olympic flame in the 2000 Sydney Olympics?
A: Cathy Freeman (Australian sprinter)
5. Cricket – Records & Important Facts
Q41: Who scored the first-ever double century in ODI cricket?
A: Sachin Tendulkar (200 not out vs South Africa, 2010)
Q42: Which cricketer has scored the most international centuries?
A: Sachin Tendulkar (100 centuries)
Q43: Which bowler has taken the most wickets in international cricket?
A: Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 1347 wickets
Q44: Which country won the first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975?
A: West Indies
Q45: Who is the fastest batsman to score 10,000 runs in ODIs?
A: Virat Kohli
Q46: What is the name of the trophy awarded in Test cricket between India and Australia?
A: Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Q47: What is the highest individual score in Test cricket?
A: 400* (Brian Lara, West Indies)
Q48: Who is the only cricketer to have scored 6 sixes in an over in T20 international cricket?
A: Yuvraj Singh (against England, 2007 T20 World Cup)
Q49: In which year did India win the first T20 World Cup?
A: 2007
Q50: Who has won the most IPL (Indian Premier League) titles as a captain?
A: Rohit Sharma (5 titles with Mumbai Indians)
6. Football (Soccer) – Famous Players & Tournaments
Q51: Who has won the most FIFA Ballon d’Or awards?
A: Lionel Messi
Q52: Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2018?
A: France
Q53: Who is known as "The King of Football"?
A: Pelé (Brazil)
Q54: Who scored the most goals in FIFA World Cup history?
A: Miroslav Klose (Germany, 16 goals)
Q55: Which is the most successful club in UEFA Champions League history?
A: Real Madrid
Q56: Who is the captain of the Indian football team as of 2024?
A: Sunil Chhetri
Q57: What is the official name of the football used in FIFA World Cup tournaments?
A: Adidas Telstar (varied by edition)
Q58: Which Indian state is famous for producing top footballers?
A: West Bengal, Kerala, and Goa
Q59: Who is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Indian national football team?
A: Sunil Chhetri
Q60: What is the duration of a standard football match?
A: 90 minutes (divided into two 45-minute halves)
7. Athletics & Track Events
Q61: Who is the fastest man in the world?
A: Usain Bolt (Jamaica, 100m record – 9.58 seconds)
Q62: Who is the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Asian Games in 100m sprint?
A: Hima Das
Q63: How long is a marathon race?
A: 42.195 km (26.2 miles)
Q64: Who won the first-ever Olympic gold medal for India in athletics?
A: Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw, 2020 Tokyo Olympics)
Q65: Which athlete has the most Olympic medals?
A: Michael Phelps (Swimming, 28 medals)
Q66: What is the world record time for 200m sprint?
A: 19.19 seconds (Usain Bolt)
Q67: Who is known as the "Queen of Indian Track and Field"?
A: P. T. Usha
Q68: What is the total number of hurdles in a 110m hurdles race?
A: 10 hurdles
Q69: Who holds the world record for the longest long jump?
A: Mike Powell (8.95 meters)
Q70: What is the weight of a standard men's shot put?
A: 7.26 kg (16 lbs)
Do You Know?
- The first-ever Cricket World Cup was held in 1975.
- Major Dhyan Chand's birthday (August 29) is celebrated as National Sports Day in India.
- P. V. Sindhu is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver and a bronze medal.
- Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic are known as the "Big Three" of tennis.
- The Super Bowl is the championship game of American football (NFL).
- Virat Kohli was the fastest batsman to score 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, and 11,000 runs in ODIs.
8. Tennis – Grand Slams & Famous Players
Q71: What are the four Grand Slam tournaments in tennis?
A: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open
Q72: Who has won the most Grand Slam singles titles in men’s tennis?
A: Novak Djokovic
Q73: Who is the first Indian woman to win a Grand Slam title?
A: Sania Mirza (Australian Open Mixed Doubles, 2009)
Q74: Who is the only player to have won all four Grand Slam tournaments in a single year?
A: Rod Laver (1962, 1969)
Q75: What is the surface of the French Open court?
A: Clay
Q76: Who won the gold medal in men’s singles tennis at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
A: Alexander Zverev (Germany)
Q77: Which Indian tennis player has won multiple Grand Slam doubles titles?
A: Leander Paes
Q78: What is the full form of ATP in tennis?
A: Association of Tennis Professionals
Q79: Who has won the most Wimbledon singles titles in men’s tennis?
A: Roger Federer (8 titles)
Q80: What is the format of a tiebreak in tennis?
A: First player to 7 points with a 2-point lead wins
9. Badminton – Championships & Records
Q81: Who was the first Indian to win the All England Open Badminton Championship?
A: Prakash Padukone (1980)
Q82: Who is the first Indian male badminton player to win a World Championship medal?
A: Prakash Padukone
Q83: Who won the gold medal in men’s singles badminton at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
A: Viktor Axelsen (Denmark)
Q84: Which Indian badminton player became the World Champion in 2019?
A: P. V. Sindhu
Q85: What is the maximum weight of a badminton shuttlecock?
A: 5.50 grams
Q86: How many points are required to win a game in modern badminton?
A: 21 points (with a 2-point lead)
Q87: Which prestigious team championship is held in badminton?
A: Thomas Cup (Men), Uber Cup (Women)
Q88: What is the width of a badminton singles court?
A: 5.18 meters (17 feet)
Q89: Who is India’s first Olympic medalist in badminton?
A: Saina Nehwal (Bronze, 2012 London Olympics)
Q90: Which country has won the most Thomas Cup titles?
A: Indonesia
10. Hockey – Tournaments & Records
Q91: How many players are there in a standard hockey team?
A: 11 players
Q92: What is the name of the prestigious international hockey tournament?
A: Hockey World Cup
Q93: Who is the captain of the Indian men’s hockey team as of 2024?
A: Harmanpreet Singh
Q94: Who is the highest goal scorer in international hockey?
A: Dhyan Chand (India)
Q95: How many gold medals has India won in Olympic hockey?
A: 8 gold medals
Q96: Which country won the Hockey World Cup 2023?
A: Germany
Q97: What is the length of a standard hockey stick?
A: 89-95 cm (35-38 inches)
Q98: Which team won the inaugural Hockey World Cup in 1971?
A: Pakistan
Q99: What is the duration of a standard hockey match?
A: 60 minutes (divided into 4 quarters of 15 minutes each)
Q100: Who was the coach of the Indian men’s hockey team that won the Olympic bronze in 2020?
A: Graham Reid
11. Boxing & Wrestling – Indian Achievements
Q101: Who is the first Indian boxer to qualify for the Olympics?
A: Vijender Singh
Q102: Who is the only Indian boxer to win six World Championship gold medals?
A: Mary Kom
Q103: Which Indian wrestler won an Olympic silver medal in 2016?
A: P. V. Sindhu (Badminton), but in wrestling, it was Sushil Kumar (2012)
Q104: Who is India’s first female wrestler to win an Olympic medal?
A: Sakshi Malik (Bronze, 2016 Rio Olympics)
Q105: What is the weight category of Bajrang Punia in wrestling?
A: 65 kg freestyle
Q106: Which Indian wrestler won a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games?
A: Vinesh Phogat
Q107: Who was India’s first Commonwealth Games gold medalist in wrestling?
A: Sushil Kumar
Q108: What is the name of the traditional wrestling form in India?
A: Kushti or Pehlwani
Q109: Who is India’s youngest World Wrestling Champion?
A: Deepak Punia
Q110: What is the highest award given in Indian wrestling?
A: Arjuna Award and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
12. Miscellaneous Sports & General Knowledge
Q111: What is the national sport of Japan?
A: Sumo Wrestling
Q112: What is the diameter of a basketball hoop?
A: 18 inches (45.72 cm)
Q113: How many players are there in a volleyball team?
A: 6 players
Q114: In which country did golf originate?
A: Scotland
Q115: Which motor racing competition is known as the "Formula 1" Championship?
A: FIA Formula One World Championship
Q116: What is the term used for a perfect score of 300 in bowling?
A: Perfect Game
Q117: What is the standard distance of a high jump bar in men’s athletics?
A: 2.45 meters (Javier Sotomayor’s world record)
Q118: How many periods are there in an ice hockey game?
A: 3 periods of 20 minutes each
Q119: Which country hosts the Tour de France cycling competition?
A: France
Q120: Who is the only Indian to win a Grand Slam title in men’s doubles?
A: Mahesh Bhupathi
Do You Know?
- Chess originated in India and was earlier called Chaturanga.
- The term "Grand Slam" in tennis refers to winning all four major tournaments in a single year.
- The Commonwealth Games are held every four years.
- Sachin Tendulkar is the only cricketer to score 100 international centuries.
- The longest tennis match in history lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes (Wimbledon 2010).
- The first modern Olympic Games had only 14 nations participating.
- India won the 1975 Hockey World Cup under Ajit Pal Singh’s captaincy.
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