2. AllAll the questions of thisthe questions of this
quiz are may not bequiz are may not be
original. Any resemblanceoriginal. Any resemblance
with previous quizzes, blogswith previous quizzes, blogs
or quiz books may not beor quiz books may not be
coincidental, rathercoincidental, rather
intentional.intentional.
13. Rules
âą 30 questions.30 questions.
âą Each question carries 1 mark.Each question carries 1 mark.
âą Qstn no.s 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 areQstn no.s 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 are
marked. They will be considered only to breakmarked. They will be considered only to break
ties. The teams having scored the more no. ofties. The teams having scored the more no. of
marked questions will qualify.marked questions will qualify.
âą If required, the 1If required, the 1stst
mistake committed by themistake committed by the
teams will be taken into consideration to breakteams will be taken into consideration to break
the tie.the tie.
âą QMsâ decisions in all the cases will be final.QMsâ decisions in all the cases will be final.
18. Which 4 letter indoor sport is an anagramWhich 4 letter indoor sport is an anagram
of an outdoor sport, neither of which areof an outdoor sport, neither of which are
part of Olympic Games now?part of Olympic Games now?
1.1.
19. Which incident was made memorable byWhich incident was made memorable by
IOC in its âCelebrate Humanityâ video andIOC in its âCelebrate Humanityâ video and
was also used by Visa and Nike in itswas also used by Visa and Nike in its
commercials?commercials?
The protaganistâs father was one of theThe protaganistâs father was one of the
torchbearers of this London OG.torchbearers of this London OG.
2.2.
20. 3.3.
Lob, trick, kill, squeeze boast, trickle boastLob, trick, kill, squeeze boast, trickle boast
are some types of shots played that lead toare some types of shots played that lead to
interesting games and strategy in whichinteresting games and strategy in which
sport?sport?
21. 4.4.
Which Indian opening batsman havingWhich Indian opening batsman having
played in the inaugural test in 1932 laterplayed in the inaugural test in 1932 later
went on to become a coach of the Pakistanwent on to become a coach of the Pakistan
national cricket team in the 1950âs?national cricket team in the 1950âs?
(He was the first Sindhi to represent Indian(He was the first Sindhi to represent Indian
cricket team)cricket team)
23. Appearing in every Olympic Games sinceAppearing in every Olympic Games since
1904 & often referred to as the âManâs1904 & often referred to as the âManâs
Oldest Sportsâ, which sport used to be theOldest Sportsâ, which sport used to be the
decisive discipline of the Pentathlon duringdecisive discipline of the Pentathlon during
the ancient Olympics?the ancient Olympics?
6.6.
24. What sporting equipment where J-hook isWhat sporting equipment where J-hook is
the most common variety, generally consiststhe most common variety, generally consists
of 90% carbon, 10% Kevlar, and coated inof 90% carbon, 10% Kevlar, and coated in
high impact "Nano" resin to keep thehigh impact "Nano" resin to keep the
weight of the same withinweight of the same within
530 gms?530 gms?
7.7.
25. A new biography titled âImmortalâ, written byA new biography titled âImmortalâ, written by
Duncan Hamilton was published last year onDuncan Hamilton was published last year on
the occasion of the 50th anniversary of thethe occasion of the 50th anniversary of the
debut of X as a 17-year old who did not play indebut of X as a 17-year old who did not play in
any World Cup in his sport.any World Cup in his sport.
Name X.Name X.
8.8.
26. Considered to be the highest single-gameConsidered to be the highest single-game
achievement in the sport, similar to a max.achievement in the sport, similar to a max.
147 in Snooker or a 300 pt. game in Bowling,147 in Snooker or a 300 pt. game in Bowling,
which is the perfect leg in the gamewhich is the perfect leg in the game
of Darts?of Darts?
  [The fewest possible, to checkout[The fewest possible, to checkout
from 501]from 501]
9.9.
27. Lady Paramount is the chief official andLady Paramount is the chief official and
judge at which sport?judge at which sport?
(An expert of this sport can be referred at as(An expert of this sport can be referred at as
âToxophiliteâ)âToxophiliteâ)
10.10.
28.
29. This lady, the 1976This lady, the 1976
French Open singlesFrench Open singles
winner, reached awinner, reached a
career-high singlescareer-high singles
ranking of World No. 3ranking of World No. 3
is now the presenter of ais now the presenter of a
highly acclaimed gamehighly acclaimed game
show.show.
Identify both the ladyIdentify both the lady
and the tv-show.and the tv-show.
11.11.
30. Nicknamed âNicknamed âElEl
ArquitectoArquitectoâ (The Architect), heâ (The Architect), he
was noted for his perceptivewas noted for his perceptive
passing and explosive shot. Inpassing and explosive shot. In
1960, he received the Ballon1960, he received the Ballon
d'Or. His namesake, veryd'Or. His namesake, very
popular in his own right, ispopular in his own right, is
nicknamed ânicknamed âEl PistoleroEl Pistoleroââ
which roughly translates aswhich roughly translates as
âThe Gunfighterâ.âThe Gunfighterâ.
Just identify him.Just identify him.
12.12.
32. 14.14.
Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.
* 2000 :Â Jeff Bridges &Â Ashley Judd* 2000 :Â Jeff Bridges &Â Ashley Judd
* 2001 :Â Heidi Klum & Gregory Hines* 2001 :Â Heidi Klum & Gregory Hines
* 2002 & 2003 :Â Eriq Lasalle* 2002 & 2003 :Â Eriq Lasalle
* 2004 :Â Rachel Hunter & John McEnroe* 2004 :Â Rachel Hunter & John McEnroe
* 2005 :Â Morgan Freeman* 2005 :Â Morgan Freeman
* 2006 :Â Teri Hatcher &Â Cuba Gooding, Jr.* 2006 :Â Teri Hatcher &Â Cuba Gooding, Jr.
* 2007 & 2008 : Cuba Gooding, Jr.* 2007 & 2008 : Cuba Gooding, Jr.
* 2009 : None* 2009 : None
* 2010 & 2011 :Â Kevin Spacey* 2010 & 2011 :Â Kevin Spacey
* 2012 :Â Clive Owen* 2012 :Â Clive Owen
* 2013 :Â Morgan Freeman* 2013 :Â Morgan Freeman
* 2014 : ____X____* 2014 : ____X____
33. 15.15.
Connect the following African sportingConnect the following African sporting
varieties âvarieties â
ï¶ EvalaEvala
ï¶ DambeDambe
ï¶ MusangweMusangwe
ï¶ MoraingyMoraingy
ï¶ Istunka.Istunka.
ï¶ NguniNguni
ï¶ NubaNuba
ï¶ SurmaSurma
ï¶ TahtibTahtib
ï¶ LaambLaamb
34. * Silver medalist in shot-put in the Amsterdam* Silver medalist in shot-put in the Amsterdam
Olympics and held the indoor and outdoorOlympics and held the indoor and outdoor
records for shot-putting. Later changed his namerecords for shot-putting. Later changed his name
to âBruce Bennettâ.to âBruce Bennettâ.
* An winner of the decathlon-gold in the 1936* An winner of the decathlon-gold in the 1936
Olympics, setting new OR and WR.Olympics, setting new OR and WR.
* A winner of 400 mt. freestyle in the Los Angeles* A winner of 400 mt. freestyle in the Los Angeles
Olympics.Olympics.
Who is the most famous one in the list?Who is the most famous one in the list?
16.16.
35. Bangkok has hosted Asian Games record fourBangkok has hosted Asian Games record four
times. Among those in 1966 and 1998, it was thetimes. Among those in 1966 and 1998, it was the
original choice, but in 1970, Seoul refused tooriginal choice, but in 1970, Seoul refused to
host at the last moment due to security reasonshost at the last moment due to security reasons
and Bangkok had to be drafted in.and Bangkok had to be drafted in.
In 1978, which city backed out at the eleventhIn 1978, which city backed out at the eleventh
hour due to financial crisis and again Bangkokhour due to financial crisis and again Bangkok
was forced to fill the spot?was forced to fill the spot?
17.17.
36. Whom do you get from the following clues?Whom do you get from the following clues?
 Â
18.18.
37. In which sporting venue this song wasIn which sporting venue this song was
picturized?picturized?
Also, for which world championship thisAlso, for which world championship this
sporting arena was built in running time?sporting arena was built in running time?
19.19.
38. With reference to Indiaâs sportingWith reference to Indiaâs sporting
achievements,achievements,
if Lalchand Rajpoot and Gary Kirstenif Lalchand Rajpoot and Gary Kirsten
had achieved this in cricket; who is their solehad achieved this in cricket; who is their sole
counterpart in the field of hockey?counterpart in the field of hockey?
20.20.
39.
40. As per the recentAs per the recent
rankings released byrankings released by
the Internationalthe International
governing body, shegoverning body, she
has become the Worldhas become the World
No.1 in her discipline,No.1 in her discipline,
dethroning Zoranadethroning Zorana
Arunovic of Serbia.Arunovic of Serbia.
Who is she?Who is she?
21.21.
41. Which book, satirizing rampant use ofWhich book, satirizing rampant use of
performance enhancing drugs in sports,performance enhancing drugs in sports,
was originally published in 1968 (to coincidewas originally published in 1968 (to coincide
with the Mexico City Olympics) and waswith the Mexico City Olympics) and was
translated into English in 1972 (to coincidetranslated into English in 1972 (to coincide
with the Munich Olympics)?with the Munich Olympics)?
22.22.
42. As per the records, the International Lawn TennisAs per the records, the International Lawn Tennis
Federation designated the Australasian, French,Federation designated the Australasian, French,
British and American Championship tournaments asBritish and American Championship tournaments as
the four Majors (which gave rise to âGrand Slamâ),the four Majors (which gave rise to âGrand Slamâ),
because Australia, France, Britain and USA were thebecause Australia, France, Britain and USA were the
first four nations to win the Davis Cup.first four nations to win the Davis Cup.
Which is the fifth country to win the Davis Cup?Which is the fifth country to win the Davis Cup?
23.23.
43. B. I. Fernandez was given the DronacharyaB. I. Fernandez was given the Dronacharya
Award in 2012.Award in 2012.
What is so special about it?What is so special about it?
24.24.
44. Downlisted to nearDownlisted to near
threatened, this speciesthreatened, this species
of macaw is abundantlyof macaw is abundantly
found in central andfound in central and
eastern South America. eastern South America.Â
What is its most famousWhat is its most famous
sporting connection?sporting connection?
25.25.
45. This is the medalThis is the medal
haul of thishaul of this
Frenchman, till date.Frenchman, till date.
Whose long standingWhose long standing
WR did he break at aWR did he break at a
meet held at Donetsk,meet held at Donetsk,
Ukraine on 15Ukraine on 15
February 2014?February 2014?
26.26.
46. The United States has won a gold medal atThe United States has won a gold medal at
every Olympic competition, in either the menâsevery Olympic competition, in either the menâs
or the womenâs section, since 1996. Brazil hasor the womenâs section, since 1996. Brazil has
won gold or silver in every menâs or womenâswon gold or silver in every menâs or womenâs
section, since 1996.section, since 1996.
Which Olympic sport am I talking about? Â Which Olympic sport am I talking about? Â
27.27.
47. This common method of checkmating canThis common method of checkmating can
take many forms but it is characterized usuallytake many forms but it is characterized usually
as a mate in which a pawn is the finalas a mate in which a pawn is the final
attacking piece and where enemy pawns areattacking piece and where enemy pawns are
nearby.nearby.
After which biblical pair, this mate is named?After which biblical pair, this mate is named?
(Vis â next slide)(Vis â next slide)
 Â
28.28.
49. Fabien Foret won the 24 Hours ofFabien Foret won the 24 Hours of
Spa-Francorchamps and the Bol d'OrSpa-Francorchamps and the Bol d'Or
endurance races in 2000.endurance races in 2000.
29.29.
Kenan SofuoÄlu, of Turkish origin, isKenan SofuoÄlu, of Turkish origin, is
the only person to win 3 WSS titlesthe only person to win 3 WSS titles
(2007, 2010 & 2012).(2007, 2010 & 2012).
In 2014, for which team they are driving?In 2014, for which team they are driving?
50. Which present-dayWhich present-day
heart-throb got hisheart-throb got his
nickname from thisnickname from this
popular comic-strippopular comic-strip
character, practisingcharacter, practising
Kung-Fu?Kung-Fu?
 Â
30.30.
51.
52.
53. Which 4 letter indoor sport is an anagramWhich 4 letter indoor sport is an anagram
of an outdoor sport, neither of which areof an outdoor sport, neither of which are
part of Olympic Games now?part of Olympic Games now?
1.1.
55. Which incident was made memorable byWhich incident was made memorable by
IOC in its âCelebrate Humanityâ video andIOC in its âCelebrate Humanityâ video and
was also used by Visa and Nike in itswas also used by Visa and Nike in its
commercials?commercials?
The protaganistâs father was one of theThe protaganistâs father was one of the
torchbearers of this London OG.torchbearers of this London OG.
2.2.
57. 3.3.
Lob, trick, kill, squeeze boast, trickle boastLob, trick, kill, squeeze boast, trickle boast
are some types of shots played that lead toare some types of shots played that lead to
interesting games and strategy in whichinteresting games and strategy in which
sport?sport?
59. 4.4.
Which Indian opening batsman havingWhich Indian opening batsman having
played in the inaugural test in 1932 laterplayed in the inaugural test in 1932 later
went on to become a coach of the Pakistanwent on to become a coach of the Pakistan
national cricket team in the 1950âs?national cricket team in the 1950âs?
(He was the first Sindhi to represent Indian(He was the first Sindhi to represent Indian
cricket team)cricket team)
63. Appearing in every Olympic Games sinceAppearing in every Olympic Games since
1904 & often referred to as the âManâs1904 & often referred to as the âManâs
Oldest Sportsâ, which sport used to be theOldest Sportsâ, which sport used to be the
decisive discipline of the Pentathlon duringdecisive discipline of the Pentathlon during
the ancient Olympics?the ancient Olympics?
6.6.
65. What sporting equipment where J-hook isWhat sporting equipment where J-hook is
the most common variety, generally consiststhe most common variety, generally consists
of 90% carbon, 10% Kevlar, and coated inof 90% carbon, 10% Kevlar, and coated in
high impact "Nano" resin to keep thehigh impact "Nano" resin to keep the
weight of the same withinweight of the same within
530 gms?530 gms?
7.7.
67. A new biography titled âImmortalâ, written byA new biography titled âImmortalâ, written by
Duncan Hamilton was published last year onDuncan Hamilton was published last year on
the occasion of the 50th anniversary of thethe occasion of the 50th anniversary of the
debut of X as a 17-year old who did not play indebut of X as a 17-year old who did not play in
any World Cup in his sport.any World Cup in his sport.
Name X.Name X.
8.8.
69. Considered to be the highest single-gameConsidered to be the highest single-game
achievement in the sport, similar to a max.achievement in the sport, similar to a max.
147 in Snooker or a 300 pt. game in Bowling,147 in Snooker or a 300 pt. game in Bowling,
which is the perfect leg in the gamewhich is the perfect leg in the game
of Darts?of Darts?
  [The fewest possible, to checkout[The fewest possible, to checkout
from 501]from 501]
9.9.
71. Lady Paramount is the chief official andLady Paramount is the chief official and
judge at which sport?judge at which sport?
(An expert of this sport can be referred at as(An expert of this sport can be referred at as
âToxophiliteâ)âToxophiliteâ)
10.10.
73. This lady, the 1976This lady, the 1976
French Open singlesFrench Open singles
winner, reached awinner, reached a
career-high singlescareer-high singles
ranking of World No. 3ranking of World No. 3
is now the presenter of ais now the presenter of a
highly acclaimed gamehighly acclaimed game
show.show.
Identify both the ladyIdentify both the lady
and the tv-show.and the tv-show.
11.11.
74. Sue Barker & A Question of SportSue Barker & A Question of Sport
75. Nicknamed âNicknamed âElEl
ArquitectoArquitectoâ (The Architect), heâ (The Architect), he
was noted for his perceptivewas noted for his perceptive
passing and explosive shot. Inpassing and explosive shot. In
1960, he received the Ballon1960, he received the Ballon
d'Or. His namesake, veryd'Or. His namesake, very
popular in his own right, ispopular in his own right, is
nicknamed ânicknamed âEl PistoleroEl Pistoleroââ
which roughly translates aswhich roughly translates as
âThe Gunfighterâ.âThe Gunfighterâ.
Just identify him.Just identify him.
12.12.
83. * Silver medalist in shot-put in the Amsterdam* Silver medalist in shot-put in the Amsterdam
Olympics and held the indoor and outdoorOlympics and held the indoor and outdoor
records for shot-putting. Later changed his namerecords for shot-putting. Later changed his name
to âBruce Bennettâ.to âBruce Bennettâ.
* An winner of the decathlon-gold in the 1936* An winner of the decathlon-gold in the 1936
Olympics, setting new OR and WR.Olympics, setting new OR and WR.
* A winner of 400 mt. freestyle in Los Angeles* A winner of 400 mt. freestyle in Los Angeles
Olympics.Olympics.
Who is the most famous one in the list?Who is the most famous one in the list?
16.16.
85. Bangkok has hosted Asian Games record fourBangkok has hosted Asian Games record four
times. Among those in 1966 and 1998, it was thetimes. Among those in 1966 and 1998, it was the
original choice, but in 1970, Seoul refused tooriginal choice, but in 1970, Seoul refused to
host at the last moment due to security reasonshost at the last moment due to security reasons
and Bangkok had to be drafted in.and Bangkok had to be drafted in.
In 1978, which city backed out at the eleventhIn 1978, which city backed out at the eleventh
hour due to financial crisis and again Bangkokhour due to financial crisis and again Bangkok
was forced to fill the spot?was forced to fill the spot?
17.17.
89. In which sporting venue this song wasIn which sporting venue this song was
picturized?picturized?
Also, for which world championship thisAlso, for which world championship this
sporting arena was built in running time?sporting arena was built in running time?
19.19.
90. Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata &Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata &
1975 World Table Tennis1975 World Table Tennis
ChampionshipsChampionships
91. With reference to Indiaâs sportingWith reference to Indiaâs sporting
achievements,achievements,
if Lalchand Rajpoot and Gary Kirstenif Lalchand Rajpoot and Gary Kirsten
had achieved this in cricket; who is their solehad achieved this in cricket; who is their sole
counterpart in the field of hockey?counterpart in the field of hockey?
20.20.
93. As per the recentAs per the recent
rankings released byrankings released by
the Internationalthe International
governing body, shegoverning body, she
has become the Worldhas become the World
No.1 in her discipline,No.1 in her discipline,
dethroning Zoranadethroning Zorana
Arunovic of Serbia.Arunovic of Serbia.
Who is she?Who is she?
21.21.
95. Which book, satirizing rampant use ofWhich book, satirizing rampant use of
performance enhancing drugs in sports,performance enhancing drugs in sports,
was originally published in 1968 (to coincidewas originally published in 1968 (to coincide
with the Mexico City Olympics) and waswith the Mexico City Olympics) and was
translated into English in 1972 (to coincidetranslated into English in 1972 (to coincide
with the Munich Olympics)?with the Munich Olympics)?
22.22.
96. Asterix at the Olympic GamesAsterix at the Olympic Games
97. As per the records, the International Lawn TennisAs per the records, the International Lawn Tennis
Federation designated the Australasian, French,Federation designated the Australasian, French,
British and American Championship tournaments asBritish and American Championship tournaments as
the four Majors (which gave rise to âGrand Slamâ),the four Majors (which gave rise to âGrand Slamâ),
because Australia, France, Britain and USA were thebecause Australia, France, Britain and USA were the
first four nations to win the Davis Cup.first four nations to win the Davis Cup.
Which is the fifth country to win the Davis Cup?Which is the fifth country to win the Davis Cup?
23.23.
99. B. I. Fernandez was given the DronacharyaB. I. Fernandez was given the Dronacharya
Award in 2012.Award in 2012.
What is so special about it?What is so special about it?
24.24.
100. Only foreigner to win theOnly foreigner to win the
Dronacharya AwardDronacharya Award
101. Downlisted to nearDownlisted to near
threatened, this speciesthreatened, this species
of macaw is abundantlyof macaw is abundantly
found in central andfound in central and
eastern South America. eastern South America.Â
What is its most famousWhat is its most famous
sporting connection?sporting connection?
25.25.
103. This is the medalThis is the medal
haul of thishaul of this
Frenchman, till date.Frenchman, till date.
Whose long standingWhose long standing
WR did he break at aWR did he break at a
meet held at Donetsk,meet held at Donetsk,
Ukraine on 15Ukraine on 15
February 2014?February 2014?
26.26.
105. The United States has won a gold medal atThe United States has won a gold medal at
every Olympic competition, in either the menâsevery Olympic competition, in either the menâs
or the womenâs section, since 1996. Brazil hasor the womenâs section, since 1996. Brazil has
won gold or silver in every menâs or womenâswon gold or silver in every menâs or womenâs
section, since 1996.section, since 1996.
Which Olympic sport am I talking about? Â Which Olympic sport am I talking about? Â
27.27.
107. This common method of checkmating canThis common method of checkmating can
take many forms but it is characterized usuallytake many forms but it is characterized usually
as a mate in which a pawn is the finalas a mate in which a pawn is the final
attacking piece and where enemy pawns areattacking piece and where enemy pawns are
nearby.nearby.
After which biblical pair, this mate is named?After which biblical pair, this mate is named?
(Vis â next slide)(Vis â next slide)
 Â
28.28.
110. Fabien Foret won the 24 Hours ofFabien Foret won the 24 Hours of
Spa-Francorchamps and the Bol d'OrSpa-Francorchamps and the Bol d'Or
endurance races in 2000.endurance races in 2000.
29.29.
Kenan SofuoÄlu, of Turkish origin, isKenan SofuoÄlu, of Turkish origin, is
the only person to win 3 WSS titlesthe only person to win 3 WSS titles
(2007, 2010 & 2012).(2007, 2010 & 2012).
In 2014, for which team they are driving?In 2014, for which team they are driving?
112. Which present-dayWhich present-day
heart-throb got hisheart-throb got his
nickname from thisnickname from this
popular comic-strippopular comic-strip
character, practisingcharacter, practising
Kung-Fu?Kung-Fu?
 Â
30.30.