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Flashcards on Historical Development of Sports in India
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Which sport is considered the traditional game of India?
Kabaddi
When did India first participate in the Olympics?
1900
What major event marked India's dominance in field hockey?
Winning Olympic gold in 1928
Who is known as the 'Flying Sikh'?
Milkha Singh
Which Indian sportsperson is nicknamed 'The Tornado'?
Pankaj Advani
Who was the first Indian woman to win a medal in the Olympics?
Karnam Malleswari
Which sport did Prakash Padukone make significant contributions to?
Badminton
Which Indian wrestler is known for winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games?
Sushil Kumar
In which year did the Indian Premier League (IPL) start?
2008
What is the significance of March 1951 in Indian sports history?
India hosted the first Asian Games
Which Indian athlete is known as 'Payyoli Express'?
P.T. Usha
Which ancient Indian sport is considered the precursor to Polo?
Sagol Kangjei
Who is the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
Abhinav Bindra
What was the primary sport of the Maharajas and British officials during colonial India?
Cricket
What is the name of India's indigenous and traditional martial art form?
Kalaripayattu
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When did India participate in the Olympics for the first time?
1912
1924
1900
1932
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Which Indian personality is known as the 'Flying Sikh'?
Milkha Singh
P.T. Usha
Vijender Singh
Dhyan Chand
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Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
Mary Kom
Saina Nehwal
P.V. Sindhu
Karnam Malleswari
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Which year marked the beginning of the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
2005
2008
2010
2003
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Which traditional game is Kabaddi considered in India?
National Game
Folk Game
State Game
Ancient Game
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Who is the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
K.D. Jadhav
Abhinav Bindra
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Vijay Kumar
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What was the main sport played by Maharajas during colonial times?
Field Hockey
Cricket
Polo
Tennis
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What significant event in Indian sports history occurred in March 1951?
First Asian Games hosted by India
First Cricket World Cup win by India
Introduction of the Durand Cup
Establishment of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
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Which sport did Prakash Padukone excel in?
Badminton
Squash
Tennis
Table Tennis
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What is the name of India's traditional martial art form?
Kalaripayattu
Silambam
Gatka
Thang-ta
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