MCQ on National Sports Day

Q. National Sports Day in India is celebrated on which date?

    a) 15th August

    b) 29th August

    c) 2nd October

    d) 26th January

    Answer: b) 29th August

Q. National Sports Day in India is celebrated in honor of which famous sportsperson?

    a) Sachin Tendulkar

    b) Milkha Singh

    c) Major Dhyan Chand

    d) PT Usha

    Answer: c) Major Dhyan Chand

Q. Major Dhyan Chand was associated with which sport?

    a) Cricket

    b) Football

    c) Hockey

    d) Athletics

    Answer: c) Hockey

Q. Which of the following awards are given on National Sports Day?

    a) Bharat Ratna

    b) Padma Shri

    c) Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

    d) Arjuna Award

    Answer: d) Arjuna Award

Q. In which year was National Sports Day first celebrated in India?

    a) 1947

    b) 1950

    c) 1964

    d) 2012

    Answer: d) 2012

Q. Where is the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium located?

    a) Mumbai

    b) New Delhi

    c) Kolkata

    d) Chennai

    Answer: b) New Delhi

Q. Which of the following is NOT a part of the National Sports Day celebrations?

    a) Distribution of sports awards

    b) Inauguration of sports events

    c) Military parade

    d) Awareness campaigns on sports and fitness

    Answer: c) Military parade

Q. The National Sports Day aims to spread awareness about the importance of sports and which other aspect?

    a) National unity

    b) Cultural heritage

    c) Health and fitness

    d) Economic development

    Answer: c) Health and fitness

Q. Which Indian President first awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna on National Sports Day?

    a) Pranab Mukherjee

    b) Ram Nath Kovind

    c) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

    d) Pratibha Patil

    Answer: a) Pranab Mukherjee

Q. The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna was renamed after which Indian hockey legend in 2021?

     a) Balbir Singh Sr.

     b) Dhanraj Pillay

     c) Major Dhyan Chand

     d) Mohammad Shahid

     Answer: c) Major Dhyan Chand

Q. Which Indian state’s capital hosts the National Sports Day events with much grandeur?

     a) Punjab

     b) Odisha

     c) Maharashtra

     d) Uttar Pradesh

     Answer: d) Uttar Pradesh

Q. On National Sports Day, various programs are held in schools and colleges to promote which campaign?

     a) Fit India Movement

     b) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

     c) Digital India

     d) Make in India

     Answer: a) Fit India Movement

Q. Which Indian Prime Minister launched the Fit India Movement on National Sports Day?

     a) Narendra Modi

     b) Manmohan Singh

     c) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

     d) Indira Gandhi

     Answer: a) Narendra Modi

Q. The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award is the highest honor given for outstanding performance in which field?

     a) Politics

     b) Science

     c) Sports

     d) Literature

     Answer: c) Sports

Q. Which of these is an objective of celebrating National Sports Day?

     a) To promote tourism

     b) To encourage children to participate in sports

     c) To celebrate national festivals

     d) To conduct military drills

     Answer: b) To encourage children to participate in sports

Q. Major Dhyan Chand is known as the “Wizard” of which sport?

     a) Cricket

     b) Football

     c) Basketball

     d) Hockey

     Answer: d) Hockey

Q. Which year did Major Dhyan Chand receive the Padma Bhushan award?

     a) 1956

     b) 1965

     c) 1972

     d) 1980

     Answer: b) 1965

Q. What was the nickname given to Major Dhyan Chand due to his exceptional hockey skills?

     a) The Hockey King

     b) The Wizard of Hockey

     c) The Golden Stick

     d) The Master

     Answer: b) The Wizard of Hockey

Q. Which Indian athlete is often associated with the promotion of sports in India?

     a) Milkha Singh

     b) Abhinav Bindra

     c) P.V. Sindhu

     d) Mary Kom

     Answer: a) Milkha Singh

Q. In which year did Major Dhyan Chand lead the Indian hockey team to win their first Olympic gold medal?

     a) 1928

     b) 1932

     c) 1936

     d) 1948

     Answer: a) 1928

Q. What is the main focus of National Sports Day?

     a) Promoting cricket

     b) Highlighting achievements in sports

     c) Celebrating Indian Independence

     d) Promoting traditional Indian games

     Answer: b) Highlighting achievements in sports

Q. National Sports Day is observed in which country besides India?

     a) Australia

     b) Canada

     c) Qatar

     d) USA

     Answer: c) Qatar

Q. Which of the following is NOT a sport associated with Major Dhyan Chand?

     a) Hockey

     b) Football

     c) Cricket

     d) None of the above

     Answer: d) None of the above

Q. What is the name of the hockey stadium in Jhansi named after Major Dhyan Chand?

     a) Dhyan Chand Stadium

     b) Hockey Wizard Stadium

     c) Jhansi Hockey Arena

     d) Major Dhyan Chand Arena

     Answer: a) Dhyan Chand Stadium

Q. Which organization usually organizes events and programs on National Sports Day in India?

     a) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

     b) Indian Olympic Association

     c) National Sports Council

     d) Sports Authority of India

     Answer: a) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Q. In which year did India win its first Olympic gold medal under Major Dhyan Chand’s captaincy?

     a) 1932

     b) 1936

     c) 1940

     d) 1948

     Answer: b) 1936

Q. Which Indian city hosts the annual National Sports Day marathon?

     a) Delhi

     b) Mumbai

     c) Bengaluru

     d) Hyderabad

     Answer: c) Bengaluru

Q. What is the purpose of the Fit India Movement, launched on National Sports Day?

     a) To promote physical fitness and healthy living

     b) To encourage digital education

     c) To increase tourism

     d) To support agricultural development

     Answer: a) To promote physical fitness and healthy living

Q. Who is the first female athlete to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award?

     a) Mary Kom

     b) PT Usha

     c) Karnam Malleswari

     d) P.V. Sindhu

     Answer: c) Karnam Malleswari

Q. Which event is traditionally conducted in schools on National Sports Day?

     a) Flag hoisting ceremony

     b) Annual sports meet

     c) Science exhibition

     d) Cultural fest

     Answer: b) Annual sports meet

Q. Major Dhyan Chand played for which country’s hockey team before Indian independence?

     a) Pakistan

     b) Australia

     c) British India

     d) Sri Lanka

     Answer: c) British India

Q. Which sport was introduced to the Olympic Games as a tribute to Major Dhyan Chand?

     a) Kabaddi

     b) Hockey

     c) Cricket

     d) Football

     Answer: b) Hockey

Q. Which of these awards is not related to sports?

     a) Arjuna Award

     b) Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

     c) Dronacharya Award

     d) Padma Vibhushan

     Answer: d) Padma Vibhushan

Q. Which state in India is known for its strong hockey tradition, celebrating National Sports Day with enthusiasm?

     a) Punjab

     b) Kerala

     c) Tamil Nadu

     d) West Bengal

     Answer: a) Punjab

Q. Which Indian cricketer received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on National Sports Day?

     a) Sachin Tendulkar

     b) Virat Kohli

     c) M.S. Dhoni

     d) Kapil Dev

     Answer: b) Virat Kohli

Q. National Sports Day also aims to honor the coaches who contribute to the sports field. Which award is given for this?

     a) Arjuna Award

     b) Dronacharya Award

     c) Dhyan Chand Award

     d) Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

     Answer: b) Dronacharya Award

Q. Which sport is the focus of the National Sports Day celebrations in Qatar?

     a) Football

     b) Athletics

     c) Camel racing

     d) Cricket

     Answer: a) Football

Q. Which Indian sportswoman is often recognized during National Sports Day events for her achievements in badminton?

     a) Saina Nehwal

     b) Sania Mirza

     c) P.V. Sindhu

     d) Mary Kom

     Answer: c) P.V. Sindhu

Q. What is the name of the nationallevel sports awards given on National Sports Day?

     a) Bharat Ratna

     b) Dronacharya Award

     c) Arjuna Award

     d) Dhyan Chand Award

     Answer: c) Arjuna Award

Q. In which year did Major Dhyan Chand receive the Padma Bhushan award?

     a) 1956

     b) 1965

     c) 1972

     d) 1980

     Answer: b) 1965

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