Test: National Games & Sports - UPSC MCQ

Hockey is considered the National Game of India. It has a rich history and has brought numerous laurels to the country on the international stage.

The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India, from March 4 to March 11, 1951.

The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens, Greece, after being inspired by the ancient Olympic Games held in Olympia.

Abhinav Bindra won the gold medal in the 10m air rifle shooting event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat.

The 2018 Commonwealth Games were held in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, from April 4 to April 15, 2018.

As of September 2021, Brian Lara from the West Indies holds the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket, scoring 400 not out against England in 2004.

Cricket is often referred to as the "Gentleman's Game" due to its traditional values and code of conduct.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is scheduled to be held in Qatar, making it the first World Cup to be held in the Middle East.

Brazil hosted the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

In cricket, a "Hat-trick" refers to a bowler taking three wickets in consecutive deliveries.

As of September 2021, Roger Federer holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles in tennis, with 20 titles.

Sumo Wrestling is often referred to as the "King of Sports" in Japan due to its deep-rooted cultural significance.

The "Tour de France" typically consists of 21 stages held over a period of around three weeks.

The seventh tournament, the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup , was hosted by UAE and was won by Australia defeating New Zealand.

The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Milkha Singh, the legendary Indian athlete, is often referred to as the "Flying Sikh" due to his remarkable speed and achievements.

Japan is often referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun" because the kanji characters used to write Japan mean "origin of the sun."

The United States won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2019, defeating the Netherlands in the final.

The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.

Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score in One Day Internationals (ODIs) with a score of 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014.