India At The Olympics: How Much Do You Know? Trivia Facts Quiz
This quiz on India at the Olympics, how much do you know? The year 2020 is almost here, and India is trying its best to win at least a total of fifty medals by the end of the games. Over the years, the country has been well represented, and, in this quiz, you can test how well you remember the wins. Do give it a shot and reminisce.
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In which Olympics did the Indian team win its first gold medal in hockey?
- A.
1924 Paris
- B.
1928 Amsterdam
- C.
1932 Los Angeles
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B. 1928 AmsterdamExplanation
In the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, the Indian team won its first gold medal in hockey.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He won the first Indian to win an individual medal at the Olympics.
- A.
KD Jadhav
- B.
Vijendra Singh
- C.
Sushil Kumar
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A. KD JadhavExplanation
KD Jadhav is the correct answer because he was the first Indian to win an individual medal at the Olympics.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What unique Olympic achievement is Phadeppa Dareppa Chaugule credited with?
- A.
He was India's first swimmer in the Games
- B.
India's first Olympic Marathon runner
- C.
Scored India's first Olympic goal in hockey
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B. India's first Olympic Marathon runnerExplanation
Phadeppa Dareppa Chaugule is credited with the unique Olympic achievement of being India's first Olympic Marathon runner. This means that he was the first Indian athlete to participate in the marathon event at the Olympic Games.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which country ended India’s run of six successive gold medals in hockey in 1960?
- A.
Australia
- B.
Germany
- C.
Pakistan
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C. PakistanExplanation
In 1960, Pakistan ended India's run of six successive gold medals in hockey. This implies that India had been winning gold medals in hockey for six consecutive years prior to 1960. Pakistan's victory in 1960 marked the end of India's dominance in hockey during that period.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Whom did Leander Paes beat to win the bronze medal in tennis men's singles event at 1996 Atlanta Olympics?
- A.
Fernando Meligeni
- B.
Sergi Bruguera
- C.
Wayne Ferreira
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A. Fernando MeligeniExplanation
Leander Paes beat Fernando Meligeni to win the bronze medal in the tennis men's singles event at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In which event did shooter Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore claim silver in 2004 Athens Olympics?
- A.
Double trap
- B.
10m air rifle
- C.
50m pistol
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A. Double trapExplanation
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore claimed silver in the 2004 Athens Olympics in the Double trap event.Rate this question:
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- 7.
She is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
- A.
PT Usha
- B.
K Malleswari
- C.
Saina Nehwal
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B. K MalleswariExplanation
K Malleswari is the correct answer because she is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. PT Usha and Saina Nehwal are also notable Indian athletes, but they have not achieved this particular milestone.Rate this question:
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- 8.
He was India's flag-bearer in 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- A.
Leander Paes
- B.
RS Rathore
- C.
Abhinav Bindra
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B. RS RathoreExplanation
RS Rathore was India's flag-bearer in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.Rate this question:
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