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Question 1:

Where were the 2026 Commonwealth Games held?
A.Birmingham, England
B.Victoria, Australia
C.Glasgow, Scotland
D.Gold Coast, Australia

Key Facts: The 2026 Commonwealth Games were hosted in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August 2, 2026. This was the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games.

Why other options are wrong:

• Birmingham (A): Hosted the previous edition in 2022.

• Victoria (B): Originally awarded host rights but withdrew in July 2023 due to excessive costs.

• Gold Coast (D): Hosted the games in 2018.

Exam Tip: Remember 'Glasgow' as the savior city that stepped in when Australia backed out.

Additional Fact: The next Centenary Edition (2030) celebrating 100 years of the games will be hosted in India.

Question 2:

What was the official mascot of the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow?
A.Appu the Elephant
B.Finnie the Unicorn
C.Borobi the Koala
D.Perry the Bull

Key Facts: The official mascot of the 23rd Commonwealth Games 2026 was Finnie the Unicorn. The Unicorn is the national animal of Scotland, making it a symbolic mascot choice.

Why other options are wrong:

• Appu the Elephant (A): Mascot for the 1982 Delhi Asian Games.

• Borobi the Koala (C): Mascot for the 2018 Gold Coast CWG.

• Perry the Bull (D): Mascot for the 2022 Birmingham CWG.

Exam Tip: Scotland is famous for mythical creatures; Unicorn is their national animal, hence 'Finnie the Unicorn'.

Question 3:

How many total medals did India win at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow?
A.39 Medals
B.61 Medals
C.101 Medals
D.66 Medals

Key Facts: India won a total of 39 medals (13 Gold, 17 Silver, and 9 Bronze) securing 4th position overall.

Why other options are wrong:

• 61 Medals (B): India's tally at the 2022 Birmingham CWG.

• 101 Medals (C): India's record tally at the 2010 Delhi CWG.

• 66 Medals (D): India's tally at the 2018 Gold Coast CWG.

Exam Tip: 13 Gold + 17 Silver + 9 Bronze = 39.

Question 4:

Who won the first gold medal for India at the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
A.Sharmila Dhankar
B.Mirabai Chanu
C.Asmita Dey
D.Jasmine Lamboria

Key Facts: Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won India's first gold medal in the Women's 48 kg category with a total lift of 190 kg (85 kg Snatch + 105 kg Clean & Jerk). This was her 3rd consecutive CWG Gold.

Why other options are wrong:

• Sharmila Dhankar (A): Won gold in Para Shot Put.

• Asmita Dey (C): Won gold in Judo.

• Jasmine Lamboria (D): Won gold in Boxing.

Exam Tip: Mirabai Chanu is India's consistent opening gold winner in weightlifting.

Question 5:

Sharmila Dhankar, who made history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, is associated with which sport?
A.Para Swimming
B.Para Shot Put
C.Para Javelin Throw
D.Para Powerlifting

Key Facts: Sharmila Dhankar won gold in Women's Shot Put F57 with a personal best of 9.81 meters, becoming the first Indian female athlete to win a gold in para athletics in CWG history.

Why other options are wrong:

• Options A, C, and D represent other para disciplines competed in by athletes like Murlikant Petkar and Rajinder Singh.

Exam Tip: Sharmila Dhankar hails from Haryana, a major powerhouse for field events and wrestling.

Question 6:

Who became the first Indian male para-athlete to win a gold medal in the 100 meters T47 para-track event at the 2026 CWG?
A.Dilip Mahadu Gavit
B.Soman Rana
C.Devendra Jhajharia
D.Bhimrao Kesarkar

Key Facts: Dilip Mahadu Gavit won gold in Men's 100m T47 with a CWG record time of 10.71 seconds.

Why other options are wrong:

• Soman Rana (B): Won gold in Shot Put F57.

• Devendra Jhajharia (C): Legendary Paralympic Javelin thrower.

• Bhimrao Kesarkar (D): Early pioneer in Paralympic Javelin throw.

Exam Tip: 'Gavit' sounds like 'Gati' (speed), which relates directly to running a 100m sprint.

Question 7:

Asmita Dey, who won India's first-ever gold medal in Judo at the Commonwealth Games, hails from which state?
A.Manipur
B.Tripura
C.Haryana
D.Assam

Key Facts: Asmita Dey, a 23-year-old judoka from Tripura, won India's first historic gold in Women's 48 kg Judo.

Why other options are wrong:

• Manipur (A): Home state of Mirabai Chanu and Bindyarani Devi.

• Haryana (C): Home state of Jasmine Lamboria and Sharmila Dhankar.

• Assam (D): Home state of Lovlina Borgohain.

Exam Tip: 'Asmita' is a popular surname/name in Bengal and Tripura.

Question 8:

Who was awarded the prestigious David Dixon Award for outstanding performance at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
A.Chad le Clos
B.Emma McKeon
C.Melany Woods
D.Finnie Unicorn

Key Facts: Melany Woods, a wheelchair racer representing host nation Scotland, was awarded the David Dixon Award for outstanding sportsmanship and performance.

Why other options are wrong:

• Chad le Clos (A): South African swimmer who set the overall medal record (21 medals).

• Emma McKeon (B): Decorated Australian swimmer.

• Finnie Unicorn (D): Official mascot, not a human athlete.

Exam Tip: 'Woods' roll on wheels; she is a wheelchair racer from Scotland.

Question 9:

What is the standard height of the net in a Tennis court?
A.3 feet
B.5 feet
C.8 feet
D.3.66 feet

Key Facts: The standard height of the net at the center of a tennis court is exactly 3 feet (36 inches / 0.914 meters).

Why other options are wrong:

• 5 feet (B): Badminton net height at center.

• 8 feet (C): Height of a football goal post.

• 3.66 feet (D): Height of tennis net posts at the sides (3 feet 6 inches = 3.5 ft / 1.07 m).

Exam Tip: Tennis nets hang lowest in the middle at exactly 3 feet.

Question 10:

How many players are on the field for a single team in Baseball?
A.7 players
B.9 players
C.5 players
D.6 players

Key Facts: In baseball, each team fields 9 players during play.

Why other options are wrong:

• 7 players (A): Netball, Handball, and Kabaddi.

• 5 players (C): Basketball.

• 6 players (D): Volleyball.

Exam Tip: BASEBALL has 8 letters; add 1 pitcher = 9 players.

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