Indian Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Trivia Quiz

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    • Against which team did Dhoni make his international debut?

    • A.

      Bangladesh

    • B.

      Sri Lanka

    • C.

      Australia

    Correct Answer
    A. Bangladesh
    Explanation
    Dhoni made his international debut against Bangladesh.

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  • 2. 

      Dhoni equalled the record for most dismissals in an innings by an Indian keeper in Tests (six), in 2009. He shares this feat with…

    • A.

      Syed Kirmani

    • B.

      Nayan Mongia

    • C.

      Dinesh Karthik

    Correct Answer
    A. Syed Kirmani
    Explanation
    Dhoni equalled the record for most dismissals in an innings by an Indian keeper in Tests (six), in 2009. This record was previously held by Syed Kirmani, who also achieved six dismissals in a single innings.

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  • 3. 

    At which position did Dhoni bat in the 2011 World Cup final?

    • A.

      Four

    • B.

      Five

    • C.

      Three

    Correct Answer
    B. Five
    Explanation
    Dhoni batted at the fifth position in the 2011 World Cup final.

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  • 4. 

      Before making his international debut, Dhoni worked in the Indian Railways as a…

    • A.

      Motorman

    • B.

      Train Ticket Examiner

    • C.

      Guard

    Correct Answer
    B. Train Ticket Examiner
    Explanation
    Dhoni worked as a Train Ticket Examiner before making his international debut. This means that he was responsible for checking and issuing tickets to passengers on trains. This job would have given Dhoni the opportunity to interact with people from different walks of life and develop good communication skills, which could have been beneficial to him in his cricket career. Additionally, working in the Indian Railways would have provided Dhoni with a stable job and financial security before he pursued his passion for cricket at a professional level.

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  • 5. 

    What is Dhoni’s highest ODI score?

    • A.

      148

    • B.

      169

    • C.

      183

    Correct Answer
    C. 183
    Explanation
    Dhoni's highest ODI score is 183.

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  • 6. 

    For which Ranji team did Dhoni make his debut in 1999-2000?

    • A.

      Madhya Pradesh

    • B.

      Bihar

    • C.

      Uttar Pradesh

    Correct Answer
    B. Bihar
    Explanation
    Dhoni made his debut in the Ranji team for Bihar in 1999-2000.

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  • 7. 

      Which honorary military rank has been conferred upon Dhoni by the Territorial Army?

    • A.

      Lieutenant General

    • B.

      Group Captain

    • C.

      Lieutenant Colonel

    Correct Answer
    C. Lieutenant Colonel
    Explanation
    Dhoni has been conferred with the honorary military rank of Lieutenant Colonel by the Territorial Army. This means that he has been given the honorary position and responsibilities of a Lieutenant Colonel in the army.

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  • 8. 

    Out of 19, how many Tests have India lost away from home under Dhoni’s leadership?

    • A.

      Eight

    • B.

      Nine

    • C.

      Ten

    Correct Answer
    B. Nine
    Explanation
    Under Dhoni's leadership, India has lost nine Tests away from home.

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