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Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 23 December 2025 Shift 1 · Football and hockey

Q301. Who was the first Indian footballer to play in a top-tier European league match?

  1. (a) Sunil Chhetri
  2. (b) Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
  3. (c) Bhaichung Bhutia
  4. (d) Subrata Paul
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

The correct answer is Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (Option 2).
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu became the first Indian footballer to play in a top-tier European league when he appeared for Stabaek FC in the Norwegian Tippeligaen (top division) in 2016-17, making history for Indian football.
Option 1 - Sunil Chhetri: India's greatest footballer and international captain, but he has played in ISL and I-League, not in Europe's top-tier leagues.
Option 3 - Bhaichung Bhutia: Played for Bury FC in the English third division (not top-tier) in 1999-2002, predating Gurpreet's top-tier appearance.
Option 4 - Subrata Paul: A goalkeeper who played in Denmark's lower divisions; did not play in a top-tier European league.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 23 December 2025 Shift 1 · Sports terminology

Q302. What is the primary purpose of periodization in sports training?

  1. (a) To maintain the same intensity throughout the season
  2. (b) To vary training load to optimize peak performance
  3. (c) To ensure no rest days are required
  4. (d) To increase heart rate variability
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) To vary training load to optimize peak performance

The correct answer is To vary training load to optimize peak performance (Option 2).
Periodization is a systematic approach to sports training that involves varying the training load (volume, intensity, frequency) in planned cycles (macrocycle, mesocycle, microcycle ) to optimize an athlete's peak performance during competitions while minimizing injury and overtraining.
Option 1 - Maintaining same intensity: Constant intensity leads to overtraining, burnout, and plateauing; periodization specifically varies intensity to avoid this.
Option 3 - No rest days required: Periodization actually incorporates planned recovery periods and rest days as essential components for adaptation and performance.
Option 4 - Increasing heart rate variability: While training can affect heart rate variability, it is not the primary purpose of periodization.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 23 December 2025 Shift 2 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q303. In which event did Team India win a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Games?

  1. (a) Women's 50m rifle 3 positions team
  2. (b) Men's skeet team
  3. (c) Men's 10m air pistol team
  4. (d) Women's lightweight double sculls
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Women's 50m rifle 3 positions team

The correct answer is Women's 50m rifle 3 positions team (Option 1).
At the 2023 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, the Indian Women's 50m rifle 3 positions team won a silver medal in shooting. India had a strong performance in shooting events at these games.
Option 2 - Men's skeet team: The Men's skeet team event result is not the specific silver medal referred to; the Women's 50m rifle 3P team won silver.
Option 3 - Men's 10m air pistol team: While India won medals in various shooting events, this specific event is not the silver medal in question.
Option 4 - Women's lightweight double sculls: This is a rowing event; India's silver in this context refers to shooting.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 23 December 2025 Shift 3 · Sports terminology

Q304. Which of the following best describes the movement of the bishop in chess?

  1. (a) The bishop moves one square in any direction
  2. (b) The bishop moves horizontally and vertically
  3. (c) The bishop moves diagonally, only on the same color
  4. (d) The bishop moves in any direction for one square
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The bishop moves diagonally, only on the same color

The correct answer is The bishop moves diagonally, only on the same color (Option 3).
In chess, the bishop moves diagonally any number of squares in any diagonal direction, but it always remains on the same colour of square. Each player starts with two bishops - one on light squares and one on dark squares - and they never change the colour of their square.
Option 1 - Moves one square in any direction: Moving one square in any direction (including horizontally, vertically, and diagonally) describes the King's movement, not the bishop.
Option 2 - Moves horizontally and vertically: Moving horizontally and vertically (any number of squares) describes the Rook's movement in chess.
Option 4 - Moves in any direction for one square: This again describes the King's movement, which is limited to one square in any direction.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q305. Who was the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games?

  1. (a) Sushil Kumar
  2. (b) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
  3. (c) Abhinav Bindra
  4. (d) Leander Paes
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Abhinav Bindra

Abhinav Bindra won India's first-ever individual Olympic gold medal in the 10m air rifle shooting event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, with a score of 700.5 points in the final. This was a historic achievement, ending India's 108-year wait for an individual Olympic gold. Option 3 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: Sushil Kumar won Olympic bronze (2008) and silver (2012) medals in wrestling; he did not win India's first individual Olympic gold medal.
Option 2 is wrong: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won a silver medal in double trap shooting at the 2004 Athens Olympics — India's first individual Olympic silver; but Abhinav Bindra won the first individual gold four years later.
Option 4 is wrong: Leander Paes won a bronze medal in singles tennis at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics; this was an individual medal but not gold, and preceded Bindra's gold by 12 years.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 1 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q306. Which Indian athlete failed a drug test during the 2010 Commonwealth Games?

  1. (a) Dutee Chand
  2. (b) Santhi Soundarajan
  3. (c) Rani Yadav
  4. (d) P.T. Usha
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Rani Yadav

Rani Yadav, an Indian weightlifter, failed a drug test during the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi when she tested positive for a prohibited substance (anabolic steroids). She was stripped of her medal and suspended. Option 3 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: Dutee Chand faced a hyperandrogenism (elevated testosterone) controversy at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2014 Asian Games, not a drug test failure at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Option 2 is wrong: Santhi Soundarajan failed a gender verification test at the 2006 Doha Asian Games (not the 2010 Commonwealth Games) and was stripped of her silver medal in the 800m race.
Option 4 is wrong: P.T. Usha is a legendary Indian sprinter who retired from active competition long before 2010; she was never associated with a doping violation.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 1 · Sports terminology

Q307. In fencing, which term refers to the attacking forward movement toward the opponent?

  1. (a) Parry
  2. (b) Riposte
  3. (c) Lunge
  4. (d) Feint
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Lunge

In fencing, a 'Lunge' is the primary attacking movement where the fencer extends their sword arm forward, steps forward with the front foot, and thrusts toward the opponent to score a hit. It is the most fundamental offensive technique in fencing. Option 3 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: A 'Parry' is a defensive action where the fencer deflects or blocks the opponent's attacking blade; it is used to protect against an incoming attack, not to attack forward.
Option 2 is wrong: A 'Riposte' is an offensive action taken immediately after successfully parrying the opponent's attack — it is a counter-attack following defense, not the primary attacking forward movement.
Option 4 is wrong: A 'Feint' is a deceptive movement designed to make the opponent react incorrectly; it mimics an attack to draw a response before executing the real attack — it is a preparatory deceptive move, not the attacking forward movement itself.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 2 · Olympic Games

Q308. In which sport did India win its only gold medal at the 2020 Olympics?

  1. (a) Wrestling
  2. (b) Shooting
  3. (c) Javelin Throw
  4. (d) Boxing
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Javelin Throw

India won its only gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) in Javelin Throw — when Neeraj Chopra threw the javelin 87.58 metres to win India's first-ever Olympic gold medal in athletics and only the second individual gold in Olympic history (after Abhinav Bindra). Option 3 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: In wrestling, Bajrang Punia won a bronze medal and Ravi Kumar Dahiya won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics — no gold was won in wrestling.
Option 2 is wrong: In shooting, no gold medal was won by India at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics; Saurabh Chaudhary, Manu Bhaker, and others competed but didn't win gold.
Option 4 is wrong: In boxing, Lovlina Borgohain won a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 69kg welterweight category — not a gold medal.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 2 · Number of players and field dimensions

Q309. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the goal post dimensions in football?

  1. (a) The goal post distance is 8.32 meters
  2. (b) The goal post height is 2.14 meters
  3. (c) The goal post distance is 7.32 meters
  4. (d) The goal post height is 2.54 meters
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The goal post distance is 7.32 meters

According to FIFA Laws of the Game, the distance between the two goalposts (the width of the goal) is 7.32 metres (8 yards), and the height of the crossbar from the ground is 2.44 metres (8 feet). Option 3 (goal post distance 7.32 metres ) is the correct statement.
Option 1 is wrong: The correct distance between the inner edges of the goalposts is 7.32 metres , not 8.32 metres ; 8.32m is an incorrect figure that does not correspond to any standard football measurement.
Option 2 is wrong: The goal post height (crossbar height from ground) is 2.44 metres , not 2.14 metres ; 2.14m is an incorrect figure for football goalposts.
Option 4 is wrong: The crossbar height in football is 2.44 metres , not 2.54 metres ; 2.54m is incorrect — this confusion may arise from mixing up units or sports (basketball backboard height differs).
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 2 · Sports and famous players

Q310. Which country does Javo khir Sindarov represent in chess?

  1. (a) Russia
  2. (b) Uzbekistan
  3. (c) China
  4. (d) India
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Uzbekistan

Javokhir Sindarov represents Uzbekistan in chess. Uzbekistan has emerged as a major chess powerhouse in recent years, with players like Nodirbek Abdusattorov (World Rapid Chess Champion 2021), Nodirbek Yakubboev, and Javokhir Sindarov representing the country at the highest levels of international chess. Option 2 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: Russia is represented by many top grandmasters including Ian Nepomniachtchi, Andrey Esipenko, and others; Javokhir Sindarov is from Uzbekistan, not Russia.
Option 3 is wrong: China has its own strong chess tradition with players like Ding Liren (World Chess Champion) and Wei Yi; Sindarov represents Uzbekistan, not China.
Option 4 is wrong: India's top chess players include D. Gukesh (World Chess Champion 2024), R. Praggnanandhaa , and Arjun Erigaisi; Javokhir Sindarov represents Uzbekistan, not India.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 3 · National championships - venues and winners

Q311. Which state hosted the 35th edition of the National Games in 2015, conducted across multiple venues to encourage participation from different regions?

  1. (a) Goa
  2. (b) Kerala
  3. (c) Assam
  4. (d) Jharkhand
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Kerala

The correct answer is Kerala (Option 2).
Kerala hosted the 35th National Games in 2015, spread across multiple venues including Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Thrissur, to encourage participation from across the country.
Option 1 - Goa: Hosted the 36th National Games in 2023, not 2015.
Option 3 - Assam: Hosted the 33rd National Games in 2007.
Option 4 - Jharkhand: Hosted the 34th National Games in 2011.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 3 · National championships - venues and winners

Q312. The 33rd edition of the National Games included multiple sports and aimed to promote athletic participation nationally. Which state hosted this edition in 2007?

  1. (a) Assam
  2. (b) Bihar
  3. (c) Punjab
  4. (d) Rajasthan
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Assam

The correct answer is Assam (Option 1).
Assam hosted the 33rd National Games in 2007 in Guwahati, featuring multiple sports disciplines to promote athletic participation across the country.
Option 2 - Bihar: Bihar has not hosted the National Games in recent editions.
Option 3 - Punjab: Punjab hosted the 28th National Games in 2001 (along with Chandigarh and Delhi).
Option 4 - Rajasthan: Rajasthan has not hosted the 33rd National Games; that edition was held in Assam.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 3 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q313. The 2023 National Lawn Bowls Championship featured national-level competition in lawn bowls. Which city hosted this championship?

  1. (a) Ranchi
  2. (b) Kalinga
  3. (c) New Delhi
  4. (d) Guwahati
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Guwahati

The correct answer is Guwahati (Option 4).
The 2023 National Lawn Bowls Championship was hosted in Guwahati, Assam, bringing together national-level competitors in the sport of lawn bowls.
Option 1 - Ranchi: A prominent sports city in Jharkhand, but did not host the 2023 National Lawn Bowls Championship.
Option 2 - Kalinga: The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar is famous for hockey, not specifically the venue for this 2023 lawn bowls event.
Option 3 - New Delhi: Has hosted many national championships but not the specific 2023 National Lawn Bowls Championship.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 3 · Sports terminology

Q314. Which sport uses a "shot clock" to limit the maximum time a team can possess the ball, ensuring faster gameplay and strategic offensive decisions?

  1. (a) Volleyball
  2. (b) Basketball
  3. (c) Badminton
  4. (d) Hockey
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Basketball

The correct answer is Basketball (Option 2).
Basketball uses a shot clock (24 seconds in NBA; 30 seconds in FIBA competitions) to limit the time a team can possess the ball before attempting a shot, ensuring fast-paced gameplay.
Option 1 - Volleyball: Play is continuous until a point is scored; no shot clock mechanism is used.
Option 3 - Badminton: Points are scored on every rally with no possession clock; a shot clock is not applicable.
Option 4 - Hockey: Field hockey does not use a shot clock for ball possession time.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 3 · Sports bodies and headquarters

Q315. Which organization is responsible for organizing the Senior National Athletics Championships in India, coordinating competitions, rules, and athlete participation at the national level across track and field events?

  1. (a) AFI
  2. (b) SAI
  3. (c) IOA
  4. (d) NADA
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) AFI

The correct answer is AFI (Option 1).
AFI (Athletics Federation of India) is the national governing body for athletics in India. It organizes the Senior National Athletics Championships and coordinates track and field events, rules, and athlete participation at the national level.
Option 2 - SAI (Sports Authority of India): A government body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports that manages sports infrastructure, training centers, and scholarships; it does not organize national athletics championships.
Option 3 - IOA (Indian Olympic Association): Represents India at the Olympic Games and manages India's participation in international multi-sport events; does not organize domestic athletics championships.
Option 4 - NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency): Responsible for enforcing anti-doping regulations in Indian sports; does not organize athletic competitions.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 3 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q316. India won its first gold medal in men's hockey at the Asian Games in which year, establishing dominance in field hockey at the continental level?

  1. (a) 1951
  2. (b) 1962
  3. (c) 1966
  4. (d) 1978
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1966

The correct answer is 1966 (Option 3).
India won the gold medal in men's field hockey at the 1966 Asian Games held in Bangkok, Thailand, establishing continental dominance in the sport.
Option 1 - 1951: The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1951; field hockey was not part of the official competitive program at that edition.
Option 2 - 1962: The 1962 Asian Games were held in Jakarta; India participated but 1966 is recognized as the year India established continental dominance.
Option 4 - 1978: By this time, India had already won multiple Asian Games gold medals in hockey; 1966 was the specific year in question.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 3 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q317. Who was India's first Grandmaster in chess, paving the way for the country's modern success in international chess competitions?

  1. (a) Vishwanathan Anand
  2. (b) Pentala Harikrishna
  3. (c) Krishnan Sasikiran
  4. (d) Gukesh D
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Vishwanathan Anand

The correct answer is Vishwanathan Anand (Option 1).
Viswanathan Anand became India's first International Grandmaster in chess in 1988. He went on to become a five-time World Chess Champion, inspiring a generation of Indian chess players.
Option 2 - Pentala Harikrishna: He became a Grandmaster in 2001, not India's first.
Option 3 - Krishnan Sasikiran: He became a Grandmaster in 2000, not India's first.
Option 4 - Gukesh D: He is a young chess prodigy and current World Chess Champion (2024) but was not India's first Grandmaster.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 22 December 2025 Shift 3 · Sports bodies and headquarters

Q318. Where is the headquarters of the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), the central office responsible for overseeing hockey development across Asia?

  1. (a) Kuala Lumpur
  2. (b) Dhaka
  3. (c) Tokyo
  4. (d) New Delhi
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Kuala Lumpur

The correct answer is Kuala Lumpur (Option 1).
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the governing body for field hockey across the Asian continent.
Option 2 - Dhaka: The capital of Bangladesh; not the headquarters of the AHF.
Option 3 - Tokyo: Japan's capital; not the location of AHF headquarters.
Option 4 - New Delhi: India's capital; while India has significant hockey history, AHF is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, not New Delhi.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 1 · Sports terminology

Q319. 'Penalty Corner' is associated with which game?

  1. (a) Football
  2. (b) Hockey
  3. (c) Basketball
  4. (d) Cricket
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Hockey

A Penalty Corner (also called a short corner) is a set play in field Hockey, awarded when a defender commits a foul inside the shooting circle or deliberately hits the ball out over the back line. Option 2 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: In Football, the equivalent set piece is called a Penalty Kick (from the penalty spot), not a Penalty Corner.
Option 3 is wrong: Basketball does not have a Penalty Corner; fouls result in free throws.
Option 4 is wrong: Cricket does not use the term Penalty Corner; runs can be awarded as penalty runs under specific Law violations.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 1 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q320. Who is known as the 'Father of Kabaddi' in India?

  1. (a) Balwan Singh
  2. (b) Harjeet Brar
  3. (c) Sunil Dabas
  4. (d) Santosh Narwal
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Harjeet Brar

Harjeet Brar is widely recognized as the 'Father of Kabaddi' in India for his foundational role in organizing, promoting, and standardizing the sport nationally and internationally. Option 2 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: Balwan Singh is a known Kabaddi player but is not credited with the title 'Father of Kabaddi.'
Option 3 is wrong: Sunil Dabas is a prominent Kabaddi player and coach, not credited with founding the sport's organized structure.
Option 4 is wrong: Santosh Narwal is another well-known Kabaddi player, but not associated with the title 'Father of Kabaddi.'
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 1 · Sports terminology

Q321. The term "Parry" is used in ____.

  1. (a) fencing
  2. (b) polo
  3. (c) wrestling
  4. (d) shooting
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) fencing

In fencing, a "Parry" is a defensive action used to deflect or block an opponent's blade attack, preventing the opponent from scoring a touch. It is one of the fundamental techniques in the sport. Option 1 is correct.
Option 2 is wrong: Polo uses terms like 'chukker,' 'nearside,' 'offside,' and 'mallet'; the term 'Parry' is not used in polo.
Option 3 is wrong: Wrestling uses terms like 'takedown,' 'pin,' 'reversal,' and 'escape'; 'Parry' is not a standard wrestling term.
Option 4 is wrong: Shooting sports use terms like 'bore,' 'sight,' 'trigger pull,' and 'stance'; the term 'Parry' does not apply in shooting.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 1 · Number of players and field dimensions

Q322. How many players are on the court for each team at the start of a standard Kabaddi match?

  1. (a) 5
  2. (b) 7
  3. (c) 6
  4. (d) 8
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 7

In standard Kabaddi (as played at the national and international level, including the Pro Kabaddi League), each team has 7 players on the court at the start of the match, with up to 5 substitutes on the bench. Option 2 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: 5 players per side on court is the standard for Basketball, not Kabaddi.
Option 3 is wrong: 6 players per side on court is the standard for Volleyball, not Kabaddi.
Option 4 is wrong: 8 players per side is not a standard team size in Kabaddi; the correct number is 7 per side on the court.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 1 · National championships - venues and winners

Q323. Which city hosted the first official All India Kho-Kho Championship?

  1. (a) Mumbai
  2. (b) Vijayawada
  3. (c) New Delhi
  4. (d) Hyderabad
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Vijayawada

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) hosted the first official All India Kho-Kho Championship, organized by the Kho Kho Federation of India, marking a significant milestone in the organized promotion of the traditional sport. Option 2 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: Mumbai did not host the inaugural All India Kho-Kho Championship; it has been a venue for various national sports events but not this particular one.
Option 3 is wrong: New Delhi did not host the first All India Kho-Kho Championship; the inaugural event was held in Vijayawada.
Option 4 is wrong: Hyderabad did not host the first official All India Kho-Kho Championship; that honour belongs to Vijayawada.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 1 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q324. The first Wrestling World Championships took place in:

  1. (a) Paris
  2. (b) Vienna
  3. (c) London
  4. (d) Prague
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Vienna

The first Wrestling World Championships (Greco-Roman wrestling) was held in Vienna, Austria in 1904. This marked the formal international organization of wrestling as a competitive sport. Option 2 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: Paris hosted the 1900 Summer Olympics (which included wrestling), but the first Wrestling World Championships specifically was in Vienna, not Paris.
Option 3 is wrong: London is associated with major sporting events including the 1908 and 2012 Olympics, but did not host the first Wrestling World Championships.
Option 4 is wrong: Prague is not historically associated with hosting the first Wrestling World Championships; Vienna, Austria was the host city in 1904.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 2 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q325. The Asian Games were first held in which year?

  1. (a) 1950
  2. (b) 1951
  3. (c) 1962
  4. (d) 1970
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 1951

The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India in 1951, organized by the Asian Games Federation (now the Olympic Council of Asia). India finished second in the medal tally at these inaugural Games. Option 2 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: 1950 is not when the first Asian Games were held; they were organized in 1951. The idea for the Games was proposed in 1948 at the London Olympics.
Option 3 is wrong: 1962 was when the fourth Asian Games were held in Jakarta, Indonesia; not the first Asian Games.
Option 4 is wrong: 1970 was not when any Asian Games took place; the 1970 Games were actually cancelled, and the sixth edition was held in Bangkok in 1970 (though sometimes counted differently).
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 2 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q326. India finished second in the overall medal tally at the First Asian Games with how many total medals?

  1. (a) 49
  2. (b) 50
  3. (c) 51
  4. (d) 53
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 51

At the first Asian Games (1951, New Delhi), India finished second in the overall medal tally with 51 total medals (15 gold, 16 silver, 20 bronze), behind Japan which topped the tally. Option 3 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: 49 medals is not India's total at the 1951 Asian Games; the correct figure is 51 medals.
Option 2 is wrong: 50 medals is not the correct total; India won 51 medals (15+16+20) at the inaugural Asian Games.
Option 4 is wrong: 53 medals overstates India's total at the 1951 Asian Games; the correct count is 51 medals.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 2 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q327. Which Indian athlete won the nation's first-ever Asian Games gold medal?

  1. (a) K.D. Jadhav
  2. (b) Milkha Singh
  3. (c) Parimal Roy
  4. (d) Sachin Nag
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Sachin Nag

Sachin Nag won India's first-ever gold medal at the Asian Games at the inaugural 1951 New Delhi Asian Games in the 100m freestyle swimming event, making him the first Indian to win an Asian Games gold. Option 4 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: K.D. Jadhav won India's first individual Olympic medal (bronze in wrestling) at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics; he is not associated with the first Asian Games gold medal.
Option 2 is wrong: Milkha Singh (the Flying Sikh) won multiple Asian Games gold medals in sprinting in 1958 and 1962, but was not the first-ever Asian Games gold medalist for India.
Option 3 is wrong: Parimal Roy was an Indian golfer at the early Asian Games; he is not credited with India's first-ever Asian Games gold medal.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 2 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q328. How many total medals did India win at the Asian Games 2023?

  1. (a) 100
  2. (b) 107
  3. (c) 112
  4. (d) 121
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 107

India won 107 total medals at the 2023 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China (19th Asian Games): 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze medals — India's best-ever performance at the Asian Games. Option 2 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: 100 medals is below India's actual total of 107 at the 2023 Asian Games.
Option 3 is wrong: 112 medals overstates India's actual total; India won 107 medals at the 2023 Asian Games.
Option 4 is wrong: 121 medals significantly overstates India's performance; the correct figure is 107 total medals.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 2 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q329. How many medals did India win at the 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games?

  1. (a) 24
  2. (b) 25
  3. (c) 30
  4. (d) 32
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 32

India won 32 total medals at the 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games, finishing among the top nations in the medal tally. Option 4 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: 24 medals is lower than India's actual medal count of 32 at the 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games.
Option 2 is wrong: 25 medals understates India's performance; the correct total is 32 medals.
Option 3 is wrong: 30 medals is close but still lower than India's actual total of 32 medals at the 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 2 · Olympic Games

Q330. Which Indian woman became the first to win a medal at the Paralympics?

  1. (a) Deepa Malik
  2. (b) Avani Lekhara
  3. (c) Bhavana Bhokanal
  4. (d) Rubina Francis
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Deepa Malik

Deepa Malik became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic medal when she won a silver medal in the Shot Put (F53 category) at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. Option 1 is correct.
Option 2 is wrong: Avani Lekhara won gold and bronze medals in shooting at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics (2021) — a remarkable achievement but four years after Deepa Malik's historic medal in 2016.
Option 3 is wrong: Bhavana Bhokanal is a Paralympic archer from India; she is not credited with the first Indian woman's Paralympic medal.
Option 4 is wrong: Rubina Francis is a Paralympic shooting athlete from India; she did not win India's first woman's Paralympic medal.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 2 · Sports terminology

Q331. Which of the following is TRUE about the "Lobby" area in Kabaddi?

  1. (a) It is active only when the raider crosses the midline.
  2. (b) It becomes active only after a defender-raider contact occurs.
  3. (c) It is always active for bonus attempts.
  4. (d) It is used only for substitution.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) It becomes active only after a defender-raider contact occurs.

In Kabaddi, the Lobby is the area between the baulk line and the end line on each half of the court. The Lobby becomes active (i.e., counts as in-court area) only AFTER a defender makes contact (touch) with the raider. Before any contact, the Lobby is out of bounds for the raider. Option 2 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: The Lobby does not become active simply when the raider crosses the midline; it requires actual physical contact between a defender and the raider for the Lobby to become active.
Option 3 is wrong: The Lobby is not always active for bonus attempts; the bonus line (baulk line) rules are separate from the Lobby activation rules which require defender-raider contact.
Option 4 is wrong: The Lobby is not a substitution zone; player substitutions in Kabaddi occur from the designated seating area on the benches, not from the Lobby.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 3 · Sports terminology

Q332. "Dribbling" is a common term used in which game?

  1. (a) Basketball
  2. (b) Cricket
  3. (c) Tennis
  4. (d) Chess
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Basketball

Dribbling is the fundamental skill in basketball where a player bounces the ball continuously on the floor with one hand while moving, to advance the ball and maintain possession. Option 1 is correct.
Option 2 is wrong: Cricket does not have dribbling as a technique; in cricket, players bat, bowl, and field — dribbling is not part of the game.
Option 3 is wrong: Tennis involves hitting a ball with a racquet over a net; there is no dribbling technique in tennis.
Option 4 is wrong: Chess is a board game involving strategic movement of pieces; it has no physical actions like dribbling.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 3 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q333. What was the rank of the Indian men's team in the Asian Games 2023 kabaddi?

  1. (a) 1st
  2. (b) 2nd
  3. (c) 3rd
  4. (d) 4th
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 1st

The Indian men's kabaddi team won the Gold Medal at the 2023 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, finishing 1st. India has historically dominated men's kabaddi at the Asian Games, winning gold in every edition since the sport was introduced. Option 1 is correct.
Option 2 is wrong: India did not finish 2nd (silver) in men's kabaddi at the 2023 Asian Games; India won gold (1st place).
Option 3 is wrong: India did not finish 3rd (bronze) in men's kabaddi at the 2023 Asian Games; India won the gold medal.
Option 4 is wrong: India did not finish 4th in men's kabaddi at the 2023 Asian Games; India won the gold medal, as it has done in every Asian Games since kabaddi's inclusion.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 3 · Sports terminology

Q334. In archery, the term "Robin Hood" refers to _________.

  1. (a) perfect bullseye
  2. (b) splitting an arrow already in the target
  3. (c) best score in a round
  4. (d) triple-arrow shot
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) splitting an arrow already in the target

In archery, a "Robin Hood" is when an archer shoots an arrow that splits or embeds into the nock (back end) of an arrow already in the target — named after the legendary English archer Robin Hood who reportedly did this in competition. It is considered an amazing but costly shot (as it destroys the original arrow). Option 2 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: A perfect bullseye means hitting the exact center of the target; in archery terminology, this is simply called a bullseye or gold — not a 'Robin Hood.'
Option 3 is wrong: The best score in a round or highest-scoring arrow is not called a 'Robin Hood'; in Olympic archery, the gold (innermost) zone scores 10 points.
Option 4 is wrong: A triple-arrow shot is not a recognized archery term for a specific shot type; 'Robin Hood' specifically refers to an arrow splitting a previously shot arrow in the target.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 3 · Olympic Games

Q335. Which Indian athlete's medal ended a 100-year wait for India's first Olympic athletics podium finish?

  1. (a) Anju Bobby George
  2. (b) Neeraj Chopra
  3. (c) Milkha Singh
  4. (d) Gurbachan Singh Randhawa
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra won India's first-ever Olympic Gold medal in athletics (track and field) at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in August 2021) in the men's javelin throw event, with a throw of 87.58 metres . India had been waiting approximately 100 years since gaining its place on the world stage to win an Olympic athletics medal. Option 2 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: Anju Bobby George won a bronze medal at the 2003 World Athletics Championships (long jump), making her the first Indian to win a World Athletics medal — but she did not win an Olympic athletics medal.
Option 3 is wrong: Milkha Singh ('The Flying Sikh') came 4th in the 400m at the 1960 Rome Olympics, narrowly missing a bronze medal — he was close but did not win an Olympic athletics medal.
Option 4 is wrong: Gurbachan Singh Randhawa came 5th in the 110m hurdles at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics — a commendable performance but not a medal. He did not end any 100-year Olympic athletics wait.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 1 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q336. Which city hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games?

  1. (a) Delhi
  2. (b) Mumbai
  3. (c) Bangalore
  4. (d) Kolkata
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Delhi

The 2010 Commonwealth Games (XIX Commonwealth Games) were hosted by New Delhi, India, from October 3 to 14, 2010. It was the first time India hosted the Commonwealth Games. The Games featured 71 countries/territories and over 4,000 athletes. India finished second in the overall medal tally with 101 medals (38 gold, 27 silver, 36 bronze).
Option 2 is incorrect: Mumbai has not hosted the Commonwealth Games.
Option 3 is incorrect: Bangalore (Bengaluru) has not hosted the Commonwealth Games.
Option 4 is incorrect: Kolkata has not hosted the Commonwealth Games.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 1 · Sports terminology

Q337. "En Passant" is a special move in ____.

  1. (a) tennis
  2. (b) chess
  3. (c) polo
  4. (d) fencing
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) chess

'En Passant' (French for 'in passing') is a special pawn capture move in chess. It occurs when a pawn moves two squares forward from its starting position and passes an enemy pawn that could have captured it if it had moved only one square. The enemy pawn may capture it 'in passing' as if it had moved only one square, but this capture must be made immediately on the next move.
Option 1 is incorrect: Tennis does not have a move called 'En Passant'; tennis scoring uses terms like deuce, advantage, love, etc.
Option 3 is incorrect: Polo uses terms related to horseback riding and ball striking; 'En Passant' is not a polo term.
Option 4 is incorrect: Fencing uses terms like touche , parry, riposte, and lunge; 'En Passant' is not a fencing term.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 1 · Sports terminology

Q338. In archery, "Fletching" refers to __.

  1. (a) The bowstring grip
  2. (b) The feathers/vanes on the arrow
  3. (c) The anchor point near the chin
  4. (d) The wooden bow riser
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The feathers/vanes on the arrow

In archery, 'Fletching' refers to the feathers or plastic vanes attached to the rear end (nock end) of an arrow. Fletching stabilizes the arrow's flight by creating drag at the rear, making the arrow fly straight and true. Traditionally, fletching was made from bird feathers, but modern arrows use plastic vanes. Typically, three or four fletchings are attached to each arrow.
Option 1 is incorrect: The bowstring grip refers to how the archer holds or draws the bowstring; it is not called 'Fletching.'
Option 3 is incorrect: The anchor point is the consistent position where the drawing hand rests against the archer's face (usually near the chin or cheekbone); it is not called 'Fletching.'
Option 4 is incorrect: The bow riser is the central part (handle section) of the bow; it is not called 'Fletching.'
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 1 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q339. How many gold medals did India win at the 1951 Asian Games?

  1. (a) 12
  2. (b) 14
  3. (c) 15
  4. (d) 16
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 15

India won 15 gold medals at the inaugural 1951 Asian Games, held in New Delhi from March 4-11, 1951. India topped the overall medal tally at those Games with 51 medals in total. India excelled particularly in athletics, wrestling, and cycling. The 1951 Asian Games were the first edition of the Games and were organised at the initiative of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
Option 1 is incorrect: India won 15 gold medals, not 12, at the 1951 Asian Games.
Option 2 is incorrect: India won 15 gold medals, not 14, at the 1951 Asian Games. (14 was the candidate's wrong selection)
Option 4 is incorrect: India won 15 gold medals, not 16, at the 1951 Asian Games.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 1 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q340. What was India's overall medal rank at Asian Games 2023?

  1. (a) 2nd
  2. (b) 3rd
  3. (c) 4th
  4. (d) 5th
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 4th

India finished 4th in the overall medal standings at the 2023 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China (September 23 - October 8, 2023). India won a record 107 medals (28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze) - its best-ever performance at the Asian Games. China topped the medal tally, followed by Japan (52G) and South Korea (42G), with India finishing 4th.
Option 1 is incorrect: India finished 4th, not 2nd. China and Japan were ahead of South Korea and India.
Option 2 is incorrect: India finished 4th, not 3rd. South Korea (with 42 gold) ranked 3rd and India ranked 4th.
Option 4 is incorrect: India finished 4th, not 5th, at the 2023 Asian Games with a record medal haul.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 1 · Sports and famous players

Q341. Which Indian sportsperson set a world-junior record of 86.48 m in javelin throw in 2016, becoming the first Indian to hold a world record in athletics?

  1. (a) Kashinath Naik
  2. (b) Neeraj Chopra
  3. (c) Devendra Jhajharia
  4. (d) Anil Kumar Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra set the world under-20 (junior) record of 86.48 metres in javelin throw at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland on July 23, 2016, becoming the first Indian to set a world record in track and field athletics. He later won India's first-ever Olympic gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, throwing 87.58 metres .
Option 1 is incorrect: Kashinath Naik is an Indian javelin thrower but did not set the 86.48m world junior record.
Option 3 is incorrect: Devendra Jhajharia is a para-athlete javelin thrower who has won gold medals at the Paralympics; he did not set this world junior record in able-bodied athletics.
Option 4 is incorrect: Anil Kumar Singh is not the athlete associated with this world junior record in javelin throw.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 2 · Athletics - events, rules and specifications

Q342. How long is a standard marathon race?

  1. (a) 20.2 miles
  2. (b) 26.2 miles
  3. (c) 50.6 miles
  4. (d) 15.8 miles
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 26.2 miles

A standard marathon race is 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometres ). The distance was standardised at the 1908 London Olympics, where the course was set at 26 miles 385 yards to accommodate the British royal family's viewing preference. The marathon commemorates the legendary run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides from the Battle of Marathon to Athens in 490 BCE.
Option 1 is incorrect: 20.2 miles is not a standard race distance; it falls short of the official marathon distance by about 6 miles.
Option 3 is incorrect: 50.6 miles is an ultra-marathon distance; it is approximately twice the marathon distance.
Option 4 is incorrect: 15.8 miles is approximately a half-marathon equivalent; the full marathon is 26.2 miles.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 2 · Sports terminology

Q343. In which sport is the term 'Deuce' used?

  1. (a) Football
  2. (b) Cricket
  3. (c) Tennis
  4. (d) Hockey
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Tennis

'Deuce' is a term used in Tennis. It occurs when both players reach a score of 40-40 (called deuce) in a game. After deuce, a player must win two consecutive points to win the game: the first point after deuce is called 'Advantage' (for the player who wins it), and if they win the next point, they win the game. If the other player wins, the score returns to deuce.
Option 1 is incorrect: Football (soccer) does not use the term 'Deuce'; football has its own scoring (goals) and terms like offside, penalty, hat-trick.
Option 2 is incorrect: Cricket does not use 'Deuce'; cricket scoring uses runs, wickets, overs, and terms like maiden, no-ball, wide, LBW.
Option 4 is incorrect: Hockey does not use 'Deuce'; hockey scoring uses goals and terms like penalty corner, penalty stroke, drag flick.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 2 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q344. India won its first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in which sport?

  1. (a) Wrestling
  2. (b) Weightlifting
  3. (c) Athletics
  4. (d) Hockey
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Athletics

India won its first Commonwealth Games gold medal in Athletics. At the 1958 British Empire & Commonwealth Games held in Cardiff, Wales, Milkha Singh ('The Flying Sikh') won gold in the 440 yards race, which was India's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. This iconic achievement marked a landmark in Indian track and field history.
Option 1 is incorrect: While wrestling has been a strong sport for India at the Commonwealth Games, India's first gold was not in wrestling but in athletics (Milkha Singh, 1958).
Option 2 is incorrect: Weightlifting has produced many CWG medals for India, but India's very first gold medal was not in weightlifting but in athletics at the 1958 Games.
Option 4 is incorrect: Hockey is India's most successful Olympic sport with 8 gold medals, but the Commonwealth Games gold in hockey came after 1958; India's first CWG gold was Milkha Singh's 440y track victory.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 2 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q345. India's first women's Asian Games gold in track events was achieved in which event?

  1. (a) 400m
  2. (b) 800m
  3. (c) 200m
  4. (d) 4×400m relay
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 400m

India's first women's gold in track events at the Asian Games was in the 400 metres . At the 1982 Asian Games held in New Delhi, M.D. Valsamma won gold in the 400m hurdles (women's track event), and the Indian women's 4x400m relay team also won gold. The 400m category represents this landmark achievement in Indian women's athletics at the Asian Games.
Option 2 is incorrect: 800m was not the event in which India first won women's Asian Games gold in track; India's 800m gold came later.
Option 3 is incorrect: 200m was not the event associated with India's first women's Asian Games gold in track events.
Option 4 is incorrect: While the 4x400m relay team also won gold at the 1982 Asian Games, the individual track gold in the 400m (hurdles) is specifically noted as the landmark first for Indian women in track events.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q346. The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) in India was inaugurated in:

  1. (a) 2014
  2. (b) 2015
  3. (c) 2016
  4. (d) 2017
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 2015

The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) was inaugurated in India in 2015. PWL is a franchise-based wrestling league featuring professional freestyle wrestlers competing in categories like 57kg, 65kg, 74kg, 86kg (men) and 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 69kg (women). It was conceived to promote wrestling as a spectator sport in India and provide a platform for Indian and international wrestlers. The league attracted world-class wrestlers and helped in identifying talent for international competitions.
Option 1 is incorrect: PWL was not inaugurated in 2014; it was launched in 2015.
Option 3 is incorrect: PWL was not inaugurated in 2016; it started in 2015 and the 2016 season was the second edition.
Option 4 is incorrect: PWL was not inaugurated in 2017; the 2017 season was the third edition of the league.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 2 · Olympic Games

Q347. India won its first Olympic hockey gold medal in:

  1. (a) 1924 Paris
  2. (b) 1928 Amsterdam
  3. (c) 1932 Los Angeles
  4. (d) 1936 Berlin
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 1928 Amsterdam

India won its first Olympic hockey gold medal at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. The Indian hockey team, featuring the legendary Dhyan Chand, defeated Netherlands in the final. India dominated Olympic hockey for decades: they won gold in 1928 (Amsterdam), 1932 (Los Angeles), 1936 (Berlin), 1948 (London), 1952 (Helsinki), 1956 (Melbourne), 1964 (Tokyo), and 1980 (Moscow) — a record 8 Olympic gold medals in hockey.
Option 1 is incorrect: Hockey was not an Olympic event at the 1924 Paris Olympics; India's first hockey gold was at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics.
Option 3 is incorrect: India won its second Olympic hockey gold at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics; the first was in 1928.
Option 4 is incorrect: India won its third Olympic hockey gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics; the first was in 1928 Amsterdam.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 1 · Football and hockey

Q348. Which body part is a soccer player NOT allowed to use to touch the ball (except for the goalkeeper)?

  1. (a) Head
  2. (b) Foot
  3. (c) Hand
  4. (d) Knee
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Hand

In soccer (football), outfield players are NOT allowed to intentionally touch or handle the ball with their hands or arms. This is called a 'handball' and results in a free kick or penalty for the opposing team. Only the goalkeeper is permitted to use their hands, and that too only within their own penalty area.
Option (a) is incorrect: Players are allowed to use their head to play the ball (headers are a regular part of the game).
Option (b) is incorrect: Players primarily use their feet, which is completely allowed.
Option (d) is incorrect: Using the knee to control or play the ball is permitted.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q349. Who holds the record for most gold medals in the Olympics?

  1. (a) Usain Bolt
  2. (b) Michael Phelps
  3. (c) Carl Lewis
  4. (d) Mark Spitz
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps (USA) holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals ever won — 23 gold medals (28 total medals) in swimming, across four Olympics (2000 Sydney, 2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing, 2012 London, 2016 Rio). He is widely regarded as the greatest Olympian of all time.
Option (a) is incorrect: Usain Bolt (Jamaica) won 8 Olympic gold medals in sprint events — far fewer than Phelps.
Option (c) is incorrect: Carl Lewis (USA) won 9 Olympic gold medals in athletics events — fewer than Phelps.
Option (d) is incorrect: Mark Spitz (USA) won 9 Olympic gold medals in swimming (7 in 1972 Munich) — fewer than Phelps.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q350. India registered its highest total medal haul at a single Summer Olympics with how many medals?

  1. (a) 5
  2. (b) 6
  3. (c) 7
  4. (d) 8
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 7

India registered its highest-ever total medal haul at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics (held in 2021) with 7 medals: 1 Gold (Neeraj Chopra — Javelin Throw), 2 Silver (Mirabai Chanu — Weightlifting, Ravi Dahiya — Wrestling), and 4 Bronze (PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain, India men's hockey team, Bajrang Punia).
Option (a) is incorrect: India won 5 medals at the 2012 London Olympics — their previous best before Tokyo 2020.
Option (b) is incorrect: India has not won exactly 6 medals as a record total in any single Summer Olympics.
Option (d) is incorrect: India has not yet won 8 medals in a single Summer Olympics.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 1 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q351. What was India's ranking in the medal table of the First Asian Games?

  1. (a) 1st
  2. (b) 2nd
  3. (c) 3rd
  4. (d) 4th
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 2nd

India ranked 2nd in the medal tally at the First Asian Games (1951), which were hosted by India in New Delhi. Japan topped the medal table, while India came in second position. India won 51 medals (15 Gold, 16 Silver, 20 Bronze) at those games.
Option (a) is incorrect: Japan topped the medal tally at the First Asian Games, not India.
Option (c) is incorrect: India ranked second, not third, at the 1951 Asian Games.
Option (d) is incorrect: India's ranking was second; the candidate's selected answer of 4th was incorrect.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 1 · Sports bodies and headquarters

Q352. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) was founded in:

  1. (a) Stockholm
  2. (b) Paris
  3. (c) London
  4. (d) Brussels
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Stockholm

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), now known as World Athletics, was founded in Stockholm, Sweden on July 17, 1912, during the 5th Summer Olympic Games held in Stockholm. It is the international governing body for the sport of athletics.
Option (b) is incorrect: Paris hosted the 1900 and 1924 Olympics; the IAAF was not founded in Paris.
Option (c) is incorrect: London hosted the 1908 and 1948 Olympics; the IAAF was not founded in London.
Option (d) is incorrect: Brussels has not hosted the Olympics and was not the founding city of the IAAF.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q353. The women's javelin throw was introduced in the Olympics in:

  1. (a) 1924
  2. (b) 1928
  3. (c) 1932
  4. (d) 1936
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1932

The women's javelin throw was first introduced as an Olympic event at the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Mildred 'Babe' Didrikson of the USA won the gold medal in this inaugural women's javelin event. It has been a regular Olympic event ever since.
Option (a) is incorrect: At the 1924 Paris Olympics, women's athletics events were very limited; women's javelin was not included.
Option (b) is incorrect: While women's athletics were introduced at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, the women's javelin was not yet included in those games.
Option (d) is incorrect: The women's javelin had already been introduced in 1932 at Los Angeles, four years before the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 2 · Sports terminology

Q354. The term "Triple Axel" is associated with which sport?

  1. (a) Gymnastics
  2. (b) Figure Skating
  3. (c) Diving
  4. (d) Ski Jumping
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Figure Skating

The Triple Axel is a jump performed in Figure Skating. It involves 3.5 rotations in the air and is considered one of the most difficult jumps in figure skating. Named after Norwegian skater Axel Paulsen who invented the Axel jump in 1882, the Triple Axel was first landed in competition by Canadian skater Vern Taylor in 1978. Japanese skater Midori Ito was the first woman to land it in competition in 1989.
Option 1 is incorrect: In Gymnastics, acrobatic moves are referred to as flips, twists, or somersaults, not axels. The term 'Axel' is specific to figure skating.
Option 3 is incorrect: In Diving, jumps are categorised by somersaults, twists, and pike/tuck positions; 'Axel' is not a diving term.
Option 4 is incorrect: In Ski Jumping, the movement involves a forward jump from a ramp; 'Axel' is not used to describe ski jumping techniques.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 2 · Sports terminology

Q355. The term "Puck Drop" is associated with __________.

  1. (a) ice hockey
  2. (b) baseball
  3. (c) softball
  4. (d) kabaddi
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) ice hockey

The 'Puck Drop' is the ceremonial start of an ice hockey game, where a ceremonial participant drops the puck (a hard rubber disc) at centre ice to begin the match. In competitive games, a face-off takes place where two opposing players contest for the puck after it is dropped by the referee. 'Puck Drop' is also used informally to mean the start time of a hockey game.
Option 2 is incorrect: Baseball starts with a 'First Pitch,' where a ceremonial participant throws the opening pitch; not a puck drop .
Option 3 is incorrect: Softball, like baseball, begins with a pitch, not a puck drop . There is no puck in softball.
Option 4 is incorrect: Kabaddi, a contact sport popular in South Asia, begins with a raid, not a puck drop . It uses no equipment.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 2 · Sports terminology

Q356. The term "Eagle" refers to scoring in __.

  1. (a) archery
  2. (b) golf
  3. (c) polo
  4. (d) rowing
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) golf

In Golf, an 'Eagle' means completing a hole in 2 strokes under par. For example, completing a par-5 hole in 3 strokes, or a par-4 hole in 2 strokes, is called an Eagle. The scoring terms in golf use bird names: Birdie (1 under par), Eagle (2 under par), Albatross or Double Eagle (3 under par), Condor (4 under par). A Bogey means 1 over par.
Option 1 is incorrect: Archery scoring is based on rings (1-10 points) and the innermost ring is called a bullseye or gold; 'Eagle' is not an archery term.
Option 3 is incorrect: Polo is a team sport played on horseback where the scoring term is simply 'goal'; 'Eagle' is not used.
Option 4 is incorrect: In Rowing, racing results are measured in time; 'Eagle' is not a scoring term used in rowing.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 2 · Olympic Games

Q357. Which sport has the most Olympic medals for India historically?

  1. (a) Shooting
  2. (b) Wrestling
  3. (c) Field Hockey
  4. (d) Athletics
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Field Hockey

Field Hockey has historically given India the most Olympic medals. India's field hockey team has won a total of 12 Olympic medals including 8 gold medals (1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964), 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals. India dominated international field hockey for several decades, particularly from 1928-1964. This makes field hockey India's most successful Olympic sport by total medal count.
Option 1 is incorrect: Shooting has brought India several medals (including Abhinav Bindra's individual gold in 2008), but the total count is far less than field hockey.
Option 2 is incorrect: Wrestling has given India some medals at the Olympics (Sushil Kumar, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik), but fewer than field hockey.
Option 4 is incorrect: Athletics has not been a major medal-winning sport for India at the Olympics, though Neeraj Chopra's gold in javelin at Tokyo 2020 was historic.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 1 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q358. Who won India's first-ever gold medal in the Commonwealth Games?

  1. (a) Milkha Singh
  2. (b) Rashid Anwar
  3. (c) Karnam Malleswari
  4. (d) Mirabai Chanu
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Milkha Singh

Correct Answer: Milkha Singh (Option 1)
Milkha Singh, the legendary Indian sprinter known as 'The Flying Sikh', won India's first-ever gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. He won gold in the 440 yards (approximately 400m) event at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in Cardiff, Wales. He set a new Commonwealth record in that race.
Rashid Anwar, Karnam Malleswari, and Mirabai Chanu are distinguished Indian athletes but did not win India's first Commonwealth Games gold medal.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q359. In which Olympic Games did Leander Paes win a bronze medal in tennis?

  1. (a) 1992 Barcelona
  2. (b) 1996 Atlanta
  3. (c) 2000 Sydney
  4. (d) 2004 Athens
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 1996 Atlanta

Correct Answer: 1996 Atlanta (Option 2)
Leander Paes won India's first individual Olympic medal in 44 years when he won a bronze medal in Men's Singles tennis at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. This was a historic achievement as India had not won an individual Olympic medal since 1952. He defeated Fernando Meligeni of Brazil in the bronze medal match.
1992 Barcelona — Paes participated but did not win a medal.
2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens — Paes competed in doubles but did not win an individual medal at these games.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 1 · Football and hockey

Q360. Where did the final of the 2016 Hockey Junior World Cup take place?

  1. (a) Lucknow
  2. (b) New Delhi
  3. (c) Mumbai
  4. (d) Chennai
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Lucknow

Correct Answer: Lucknow (Option 1)
The 2016 Hockey Junior World Cup was held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Hockey Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in December 2016. India defeated Belgium 2-1 in the final to win the Junior World Cup, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring both goals.
New Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai did not host the 2016 Hockey Junior World Cup.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 1 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q361. In which Indian city was the inaugural Pro Wrestling League season's final match contested?

  1. (a) New Delhi
  2. (b) Mumbai
  3. (c) Bengaluru
  4. (d) Jaipur
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) New Delhi

Correct Answer: New Delhi (Option 1)
The inaugural season of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) was held in January 2016. The final match of the first season was contested in New Delhi. The PWL was launched to promote wrestling in India and featured top international wrestlers alongside Indian grapplers in team-based competition.
Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Jaipur were not the venues for the inaugural PWL final.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q362. How many medals did India win at Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

  1. (a) 3
  2. (b) 7
  3. (c) 5
  4. (d) 9
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 7

Correct Answer: 7 (Option 2)
India won 7 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021), which was the country's best-ever Olympic performance:
Gold: Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw)
Silver: Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting, 49 kg)
Bronze: PV Sindhu (Badminton), Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing), Indian Men's Hockey Team, Ravi Dahiya (Wrestling), Bajrang Punia (Wrestling)
3, 5, and 9 medals are incorrect counts for India's Tokyo 2020 tally.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 1 · Number of players and field dimensions

Q363. What is the standard chessboard size in tournament play (in terms of rows and columns)?

  1. (a) 6x6
  2. (b) 8x8
  3. (c) 10x10
  4. (d) 12x12
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 8x8

Correct Answer: 8x8 (Option 2)
The standard chessboard used in all FIDE (International Chess Federation) tournament play consists of 8 rows (ranks) and 8 columns (files), giving 64 squares total (32 light and 32 dark squares). This 8x8 format has been the standard for chess since the game was formalized.
6x6 boards are sometimes used for educational variants like 'Chess Kids'.
10x10 is the standard for Draughts/Checkers — not chess.
12x12 boards are not standard for any major recognized chess format.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 2 · Olympic Games

Q364. What is the name of the Indian athlete who won an Olympic bronze medal in wrestling at the 2016 Rio Olympics?

  1. (a) Sushil Kumar
  2. (b) Yogeshwar Dutt
  3. (c) Sakshi Malik
  4. (d) Bajrang Punia
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Sakshi Malik

Correct: Sakshi Malik.
Sakshi Malik won the bronze medal in women's freestyle 58 kg wrestling at the 2016 Rio Olympics — India's only wrestling medal at Rio 2016. Sushil Kumar won medals in 2008 and 2012. Yogeshwar Dutt won a bronze in 2012. Bajrang Punia won a bronze at Tokyo 2020.
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SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 2 · Football and hockey

Q365. The Kalinga Lancers represent which state in the Hockey India League?

  1. (a) Punjab
  2. (b) Haryana
  3. (c) Odisha
  4. (d) Karnataka
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Odisha

Correct: Odisha.
The Kalinga Lancers are a franchise in the Hockey India League representing Odisha. 'Kalinga' is a historical name associated with the Odisha region. Other states have their own HIL teams.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 2 · Football and hockey

Q366. The 2010 Hockey World Cup final took place in which Indian city?

  1. (a) Mumbai
  2. (b) New Delhi
  3. (c) Chennai
  4. (d) Kolkata
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) New Delhi

Correct: New Delhi.
The 2010 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in New Delhi, India. The final was played at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. The Netherlands won the tournament. This was the first Hockey World Cup held in India since 1982.
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SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q367. Which Indian city served as the venue for the 2019 Indian Open Badminton Tournament?

  1. (a) Hyderabad
  2. (b) Mumbai
  3. (c) New Delhi
  4. (d) Chennai
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) New Delhi

Correct: New Delhi.
The 2019 India Open Badminton tournament was held in New Delhi at the Siri Fort Sports Complex. It is a BWF Super 500 series event. Other cities listed have hosted different editions of this tournament at different times.
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SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q368. Which Indian city is known as the hub for chess training?

  1. (a) Pune
  2. (b) Chennai
  3. (c) Delhi
  4. (d) Kolkata
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Chennai

Correct: Chennai.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) is regarded as the chess capital of India. It has produced numerous grandmasters including Viswanathan Anand (5-time World Champion) and many other top-ranked players. The city has a strong culture of chess training and tournaments.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 12 December 2025 Shift 2 · Olympic Games

Q369. Who was India's first Olympic medalist in wrestling?

  1. (a) Sushil Kumar
  2. (b) K. D. Jadhav
  3. (c) Yogeshwar Dutt
  4. (d) Bajrang Punia
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) K. D. Jadhav

Correct: K. D. Jadhav.
Kashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav won a bronze medal in freestyle wrestling (bantamweight) at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics — the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in wrestling. Sushil Kumar won medals in 2008 and 2012. Yogeshwar Dutt won in 2012. Bajrang Punia won in 2020.
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SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 11 December 2025 Shift 1 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q370. Which Indian state is known for its traditional buffalo racing, "Kambala"?

  1. (a) Kerala
  2. (b) Karnataka
  3. (c) Andhra Pradesh
  4. (d) Tamil Nadu
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Karnataka

Correct Answer: Karnataka (Option 2)
Kambala is a traditional buffalo race conducted in the coastal districts of Karnataka, particularly in the Tulu Nadu region (Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts). Pairs of buffaloes are made to run through muddy paddy fields.
Kerala is known for Vallam Kali (snake boat race) and Theyyam .
Andhra Pradesh has its own traditional sports but Kambala is specific to Karnataka.
Tamil Nadu is known for Jallikattu (bull-taming), not Kambala.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 11 December 2025 Shift 1 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q371. In table tennis, how many consecutive serves does each player get before switching?

  1. (a) 1
  2. (b) 2
  3. (c) 3
  4. (d) 4
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 2

Correct Answer: 2 (Option 2)
As per the current rules of Table Tennis (revised in 2001 by the International Table Tennis Federation), each player gets 2 consecutive serves before the serve switches to the opponent. Prior to 2001, players had 5 consecutive serves.
1 serve per turn is not the standard rule in regular play (though used in deuce situations at 10-10).
3 and 4 serves were never standard serving rules in table tennis.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 11 December 2025 Shift 1 · Cricket

Q372. The first-ever night test match in India was played in Kolkata. What colour was the cricket ball used in the game?

  1. (a) Red
  2. (b) White
  3. (c) Pink
  4. (d) Yellow
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Pink

Correct Answer: Pink (Option 3)
India's first-ever Day-Night Test match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in November 2019 between India and Bangladesh. A pink ball was used in this match. The pink ball was introduced for Day-Night Tests to improve visibility under floodlights.
Red balls are used in traditional Test cricket played during the day.
White balls are used in ODI and T20 cricket.
Yellow balls have never been used in Test cricket.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 11 December 2025 Shift 1 · Football and hockey

Q373. In which city was the final match of the 2015 Indian Super League season held?

  1. (a) Kochi
  2. (b) Mumbai
  3. (c) Kolkata
  4. (d) Goa
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Goa

Correct Answer: Goa (Option 4)
The final match of the 2015 Indian Super League (ISL) season was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda , Goa. Chennaiyin FC defeated FC Goa 3-2 to win the title.
Kochi, Mumbai, and Kolkata are ISL host cities but did not host the 2015 final.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 11 December 2025 Shift 1 · Trophies and cups

Q374. What is the trophy awarded to the overall champions of the National Games of India called?

  1. (a) Nehru Trophy
  2. (b) Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy
  3. (c) Indira Gandhi Gold Cup
  4. (d) Dhyan Chand Trophy
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy

Correct Answer: Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy (Option 2)
The Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy is awarded to the state that wins the overall championship (medals tally) at the National Games of India. It is named after Raja Bhalindra Singh, a prominent sports administrator.
Nehru Trophy is associated with the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (Kerala) and also with football.
Indira Gandhi Gold Cup is associated with international hockey tournaments.
Dhyan Chand Trophy is a lifetime achievement award in sports given by the Government of India.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 11 December 2025 Shift 1 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q375. Who was the first Indian female athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships?

  1. (a) Hima Das
  2. (b) Anju Bobby George
  3. (c) Dutee Chand
  4. (d) PT Usha
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Anju Bobby George

Correct Answer: Anju Bobby George (Option 2)
Anju Bobby George won a bronze medal in the Long Jump event at the 2003 World Athletics Championships held in Paris. She became the first Indian woman — and the first Indian athlete overall — to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships.
Hima Das is famous for winning gold at the 2018 World U20 Athletics Championships (400m) — a youth event, not the main World Championships.
Dutee Chand has represented India at major events but has not won a World Athletics Championships medal.
PT Usha came very close to an Olympic medal (4th place, 1984 Los Angeles Olympics) but did not win at the World Athletics Championships.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 11 December 2025 Shift 2 · Sports and famous players

Q376. The Indian athlete, Avinash Sable, specializes in which track and field event?

  1. (a) 400m hurdles
  2. (b) Long jump
  3. (c) Steeplechase
  4. (d) Shot put
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Steeplechase

Correct Answer: Steeplechase (Option 3)
Avinash Sable is India's premier steeplechase runner, specializing in the 3000m steeplechase event. He has broken the Indian national record multiple times and represented India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paris 2024 Olympics. He is also a former Indian Army soldier.
400m hurdles, Long jump, and Shot put are different track and field events not associated with Avinash Sable.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 11 December 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q377. The "Vallamkali" boat races of Kerala feature which unique type of boat, known for its length and speed?

  1. (a) Houseboat
  2. (b) Kettuvallam
  3. (c) Chundan Vallam
  4. (d) Odi Vallam
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Chundan Vallam

Correct Answer: Chundan Vallam (Option 3)
The Vallamkali (boat race) of Kerala, including the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race, features the Chundan Vallam (snake boat). These are large, long (up to 100 feet), oar-propelled canoes with a raised stern resembling a cobra's hood. They are manned by over 100 rowers and are known for their speed and spectacular appearance.
Houseboat (Kettuvallam) is a flat-bottomed boat used for leisure cruises on Kerala's backwaters — not for racing.
Kettuvallam is the houseboat, not the racing snake boat.
Odi Vallam is a smaller, single-person fishing canoe used in Kerala — not the boat used in Vallamkali races.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 11 December 2025 Shift 2 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q378. The 2010 Commonwealth Games were a significant event in India. Which metropolitan city hosted the games?

  1. (a) Mumbai
  2. (b) New Delhi
  3. (c) Chennai
  4. (d) Kolkata
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) New Delhi

Correct Answer: New Delhi (Option 2)
The 2010 Commonwealth Games (XIX Commonwealth Games) were hosted by New Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010. It was the first time India hosted the Commonwealth Games. Major venues included the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, and the newly constructed Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Complex.
Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata are major Indian cities but did not host the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 11 December 2025 Shift 2 · Olympic Games

Q379. Which Indian weightlifter won silver in the Tokyo Olympics 2020?

  1. (a) Sanjita Chanu
  2. (b) Mirabai Chanu
  3. (c) Gurdeep Singh
  4. (d) Bindyarani Devi
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Mirabai Chanu

Correct Answer: Mirabai Chanu (Option 2)
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won the Silver Medal in the 49 kg category at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, becoming the first Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic silver medal. She lifted a total of 202 kg (87 kg Snatch + 115 kg Clean & Jerk). She was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2022.
Sanjita Chanu is another Indian weightlifter but did not win at the Tokyo Olympics.
Gurdeep Singh competed in the superheavyweight category and finished 4th at Tokyo.
Bindyarani Devi won a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the 55 kg category — not at the Tokyo Olympics.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q380. Which athlete's victory marked India's inaugural gold medal moment in the Youth Olympics?

  1. (a) Neeraj Chopra
  2. (b) Manu Bhaker
  3. (c) Jeremy Lalrinnunga
  4. (d) Lovlina Borgohain
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Jeremy Lalrinnunga

Correct Answer: Jeremy Lalrinnunga
Jeremy Lalrinnunga won India's first-ever gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games — he won in Weightlifting (62 kg category) at the 2018 Youth Olympics held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Option 1 (Neeraj Chopra): Incorrect. Neeraj won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (senior), not Youth Olympics.
Option 2 (Manu Bhaker ): Incorrect. She has won medals at senior Olympics but not the inaugural Youth Olympics gold.
Option 4 ( Lovlina Borgohain): Incorrect. She won bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 1 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q381. Where were the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games primarily hosted?

  1. (a) Chennai
  2. (b) Delhi
  3. (c) Hyderabad
  4. (d) Pune
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Pune

Correct Answer: Pune
The 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games were held in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It was the 3rd edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games, held from October 12–18, 2008.
Option 1 (Chennai): Incorrect.
Option 2 (Delhi): Incorrect. Delhi hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 (senior edition).
Option 3 (Hyderabad): Incorrect.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 1 · Sports terminology

Q382. Which sport's terminology includes "Queen's Gambit"?

  1. (a) Kho-Kho
  2. (b) Tennis
  3. (c) Chess
  4. (d) Kabaddi
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Chess

Correct Answer: Chess
The Queen's Gambit is a famous chess opening in which White offers a pawn sacrifice (d4, c4) to gain control of the center . It is one of the oldest and most popular chess openings. (Note: It was also the title of a popular Netflix series about chess.)
Option 1 (Kho-Kho): Incorrect. Kho-Kho has no such terminology.
Option 2 (Tennis): Incorrect. Tennis uses terms like deuce, advantage, love, etc.
Option 4 (Kabaddi): Incorrect. Kabaddi uses terms like raid, tackle, lobby, etc.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 1 · Sports bodies and headquarters

Q383. Read the below statements about Indian Sports Infrastructure:
1. The Sports Authority of India was established in 1985.
2. National Sports University is located in Manipur.
3. The Army Sports Institute is based in Pune.
Which of these statements are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1 and 2 are Correct
  2. (b) Only 2 and 3 are Correct
  3. (c) Only 1 and 3 are correct
  4. (d) 1, 2 and 3 are Correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Only 2 and 3 are Correct

Answer: (b) Only 2 and 3 are Correct
Solution:
Statement 1 is incorrectbecause theSports Authority of India (SAI)was established in1984, not 1985.
Statement 2 is correctbecause theNational Sports Universityis located inManipur.
Statement 3 is correctbecause theArmy Sports Instituteis based inPune, Maharashtra.
Therefore, the correct answer isOnly 2 and 3 are Correct.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 2 · Trophies and cups

Q384. The "Moin- ud -Dowla Gold Cup" is associated with which sport in India?

  1. (a) Cricket
  2. (b) Hockey
  3. (c) Football
  4. (d) Polo
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Cricket

Correct Answer: Cricket
The Moin- ud - Dowla Gold Cup is a prestigious cricket tournament held in Hyderabad, India. It is one of the oldest cricket tournaments in India, named after Nawab Moin- ud -Dowla. It features both Indian and international teams.
Option 2 (Hockey): Incorrect.
Option 3 (Football): Incorrect.
Option 4 (Polo): Incorrect.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 2 · National championships - venues and winners

Q385. How often are the National Games of India held?

  1. (a) Annually
  2. (b) Every 2 years
  3. (c) Every 3 years
  4. (d) Every 4 years
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Every 2 years

Correct Answer: Every 2 years
The National Games of India are held every two years. They are organised by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and feature athletes competing across multiple sports at the national level. Recent editions were held in Gujarat (2022) and Uttarakhand (2025).
Option 1 (Annually): Incorrect.
Option 3 (Every 3 years): Incorrect.
Option 4 (Every 4 years): Incorrect.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 2 · Sports bodies and headquarters

Q386. In which city is the headquarters of the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) situated?

  1. (a) Chennai
  2. (b) New Delhi
  3. (c) Mumbai
  4. (d) Kolkata
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Chennai

Correct Answer: Chennai
The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Chennai has been the hub of squash in India, producing world-class players like Saurav Ghosal and Dipika Pallikal.
Option 2 (New Delhi): Incorrect.
Option 3 (Mumbai): Incorrect.
Option 4 (Kolkata): Incorrect.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 9 December 2025 Shift 1 · Sports terminology

Q387. Which sport uses the terms "advantage in" and "advantage out"?

  1. (a) Tennis
  2. (b) Badminton
  3. (c) Table Tennis
  4. (d) Squash
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Tennis

In Tennis, after a deuce (score is 40–40), the scoring uses "Advantage In" and "Advantage Out".
"Advantage In" (Van In): The server is one point ahead after deuce.
"Advantage Out" (Van Out): The receiver is one point ahead after deuce.
If the player with the advantage wins the next point, they win the game.
If they lose the next point, the score returns to deuce.
These terms are unique to tennis scoring and are not used in Badminton, Table Tennis, or Squash.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 9 December 2025 Shift 1 · Football and hockey

Q388. In football (soccer), which of the following scenarios would result in an indirect free kick being awarded to the opposing team?

  1. (a) A player deliberately handles the ball within their own penalty area.
  2. (b) A player commits a foul from behind on an opponent, denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
  3. (c) The goalkeeper holds the ball for more than six seconds.
  4. (d) A defender trips an attacker inside the penalty area.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The goalkeeper holds the ball for more than six seconds.

An indirect free kick is awarded for technical/non-contact infringements (IFAB Laws of the Game, Law 12).
A goalkeeper holding the ball for more than 6 seconds (without releasing it) is a specific indirect free kick offence.
Option A — Deliberate handball in the penalty area by a defender: Results in a direct free kick or penalty kick.
Option B — Foul from behind denying a goal-scoring opportunity: Results in a direct free kick and possibly a red card.
Option D — Tripping inside the penalty area: Results in a penalty kick (direct free kick from the penalty spot), not an indirect free kick.
Only the goalkeeper's ball-holding offence results in an indirect free kick.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 9 December 2025 Shift 1 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q389. Which Indian boxer was penalized for refusing a medal ceremony in the 2014 Asian Games?

  1. (a) Vijender Singh
  2. (b) Mary Kom
  3. (c) Sarita Devi
  4. (d) Nikhat Zareen
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Sarita Devi

L. Sarita Devi (Laishram Sarita Devi), a boxer from Manipur, refused to accept her silver medal at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
She was protesting a controversial judging decision in the women's 60 kg lightweight semifinal, in which she lost despite feeling she had won.
She placed the silver medal around the neck of her Korean opponent, Park Ji- na , as a protest gesture.
She was later given a suspended one-year ban by AIBA (now IBA) for this act of protest.
Vijender Singh: Indian boxer and later politician; not related to this incident.
Mary Kom: Six-time world champion from Manipur; not related to this incident.
Nikhat Zareen: Indian boxer who became world champion years later; not involved in this 2014 incident.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 9 December 2025 Shift 2 · Sports schemes and campaigns (Khelo India, Fit India)

Q390. The Fit India Movement, promoting fitness and sports culture, was launched in which year?

  1. (a) 2017
  2. (b) 2018
  3. (c) 2019
  4. (d) 2020
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 2019

Correct Answer: 2019
The Fit India Movement was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 29, 2019, on National Sports Day (birthday of Major Dhyan Chand). It is a nationwide movement to encourage people to include physical activities and sports in their daily lives.
Option 1 (2017): Incorrect.
Option 2 (2018): Incorrect.
Option 4 (2020): Incorrect. The movement was launched before the COVID-19 pandemic year.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 9 December 2025 Shift 2 · Football and hockey

Q391. The inaugural season of the Hockey India League took place in 2013. Which city hosted the final match?

  1. (a) Delhi
  2. (b) Ranchi
  3. (c) Lucknow
  4. (d) Mohali
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ranchi

Correct Answer: Ranchi
The inaugural Hockey India League (HIL) season was held in 2013. The final of the first season was hosted in Ranchi. Ranchi Rhinos won the first title of the HIL.
Option 1 (Delhi): Incorrect. Delhi was one of the franchise cities but did not host the final.
Option 3 (Lucknow): Incorrect. Not a HIL venue in 2013.
Option 4 (Mohali): Incorrect. Not the final host city.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 9 December 2025 Shift 2 · Number of players and field dimensions

Q392. What is the duration of each half in a standard kabaddi match (men's)?

  1. (a) 15 mins
  2. (b) 20 mins
  3. (c) 30 mins
  4. (d) 25 mins
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 20 mins

Correct Answer: 20 mins
In a standard men's kabaddi match (as per international rules), each half is of 20 minutes duration with a 5-minute half-time break. Total playing time = 40 minutes.
Option 1 (15 mins): Incorrect. This applies to women's/junior categories.
Option 3 (30 mins): Incorrect.
Option 4 (25 mins): Incorrect.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 9 December 2025 Shift 2 · Number of players and field dimensions

Q393. Analyze the following statements about Handball rules and court specifications:
Assertion (A): The free-throw line in handball is drawn 3 meters outside the goal area line, and it is represented by a broken line.
Reason (R): The segments of the free-throw line are 15 cm long, with spaces of 15 cm between them.

  1. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. (c) A is true, but R is false
  4. (d) A is false, but R is true
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
In handball, the free-throw line (also called the 9-meter line) is drawn 3 meters outside the goal area line (6-meter line). It is represented as a broken/dashed line. The segments are 15 cm long with 15 cm gaps between them. The reason (R) directly explains why the line appears 'broken' — because of the 15 cm segments with 15 cm spaces. Thus, both A and R are true and R correctly explains A.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 9 December 2025 Shift 2 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q394. Who led the four-member Indian judo team at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou?

  1. (a) Avtar Singh
  2. (b) Indubala Devi Maibam
  3. (c) Tulika Maan
  4. (d) Garima Choudhary
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Tulika Maan

Correct Answer: Tulika Maan
Tulika Maan, India's top-ranked judoka, led the Indian judo contingent at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. She is a prominent Indian judoka who has represented India in several international competitions.
Option 1 (Avtar Singh): Incorrect. He is an Indian judoka but did not lead the team.
Option 2 (Indubala Devi Maibam): Incorrect.
Option 4 (Garima Choudhary): Incorrect.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 8 December 2025 Shift 1 · Number of players and field dimensions

Q395. What is the standard width of a hockey field?

  1. (a) 55 meters
  2. (b) 54.5 meters
  3. (c) 57 meters
  4. (d) 50 meters
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 55 meters

According to the International Hockey Federation (FIH) , the standard dimensions of a hockey field are 91.4 metres in length and 55 metres in width . These rules are globally accepted and followed in all official matches, including the Olympics and World Cup. The 55 metres width is designed to provide adequate space for ball movement, tactical positioning, and fair play. Historically, hockey fields were sometimes slightly varied in size, but after standardisation by FIH, 91.4 × 55 m became mandatory. This ensures uniformity worldwide and allows international tournaments to be conducted on fields of equal size.
Another important point is that the field is divided into two halves by a centre line, and within each half there is a striking circle (D) from where goals can be scored. The fixed width of 55 metres balances the length-to-width ratio, ensuring smooth gameplay.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 8 December 2025 Shift 1 · Number of players and field dimensions

Q396. In Kho-Kho, how many players are in a team, and how many are on the field during a game?

  1. (a) 12 players in a team, 9 on the field.
  2. (b) 9 players in a team, 9 on the field.
  3. (c) 12 players in a team, 12 on the field.
  4. (d) 9 players in a team, 12 on the field.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 12 players in a team, 9 on the field.

A standard Kho-Kho team consists of 12 players , of which 9 take the field at a time —8 sit as defenders (chasers sit in the squares) and 1 acts as the active chaser running to tag opponents; the remaining 3 are substitutes. Hence, “12 in a team, 9 on the field” is correct.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 8 December 2025 Shift 2 · Number of players and field dimensions

Q397. How many players from one team are allowed on the basketball court during play?

  1. (a) 5
  2. (b) 6
  3. (c) 4
  4. (d) 7
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 5

In basketball, each team is allowed to have a maximum of 5 players on the court at any given time during play. These players usually consist of 2 guards, 2 forwards, and 1 center, though the specific formation can vary depending on the team’s strategy. If a team has fewer than 5 players due to fouls, injuries, or disqualifications, the game can still continue, but no more than 5 are permitted. Substitutions are allowed, but they can only be made when the ball is dead (during stoppage). Having 6 or more players on the court from one team at the same time results in a technical foul .
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 8 December 2025 Shift 3 · Sports schemes and campaigns (Khelo India, Fit India)

Q398. Where was the Khelo India Youth Games 2024 held?

  1. (a) Maharashtra
  2. (b) Tamil Nadu
  3. (c) Goa
  4. (d) Odisha
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Tamil Nadu

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu . The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 were hosted by Tamil Nadu for the first time, with major events held in Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore . This edition marked a significant step in promoting sports culture in South India. Over 5,000 athletes from across the country participated in more than 25 sporting disciplines . Hosting the event helped Tamil Nadu showcase its sports infrastructure and organisational capacity, boosting enthusiasm for grassroots sports development.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 8 December 2025 Shift 3 · Number of players and field dimensions

Q399. Consider the following two statements, labeled Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Evaluate them and choose the appropriate answer from the given options.
Assertion (A): The standard distance between the penalty spot and the goal line on a football field is 11 meters.
Reason (R): This distance allows the goalkeeper a fair reaction time while challenging the accuracy and confidence of the penalty taker.

  1. (a) A is false, but R is true.
  2. (b) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
  3. (c) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  4. (d) A is true, but R is false.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

The correct answer is that both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A . In football, the penalty spot is fixed at 11 meters (12 yards) from the goal line, as per FIFA rules. This specific distance is designed to balance the advantage between the penalty taker and the goalkeeper . While the striker has a good chance to score, the goalkeeper still has a small but fair opportunity to react, making the game competitive and fair. Hence, R provides the exact reasoning behind A.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 8 December 2025 Shift 3 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q400. The first known rules of Kabaddi were framed in which Indian state?

  1. (a) Uttar Pradesh
  2. (b) Punjab
  3. (c) Maharashtra
  4. (d) Tamil Nadu
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Maharashtra

The first formal rules of Kabaddi were framed in Maharashtra in 1921 . Although Kabaddi was traditionally played in different forms across India—such as “Hu-Tu-Tu” in Maharashtra, “ Chedugudu ” in Andhra Pradesh, and “ Sadugudu ” in Tamil Nadu—Maharashtra took the lead in drafting official written rules. This codification marked the transformation of Kabaddi from a rural pastime into a structured sport. In 1923, the first All-India Kabaddi tournament was organised at Baroda, which gave the game wider recognition. Later, in 1950, the All India Kabaddi Federation was formed, which standardised rules and promoted Kabaddi at the national level. The sport became part of the Indian Olympic Games in 1938 and eventually featured in the Asian Games in 1990.
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