Punjab - Study Mode

[#201] An International Standard Hockey Stadium has been constructed at
Correct Answer

(D) Mohali

Explanation

Solution: An International Standard Hockey Stadium has been constructed at Mohali.

[#202] Name the first Sikh to represent India in Olympics.
Correct Answer

(B) Dalip Singh

Explanation

Solution: Dalip Singh was born on 27 April, 1899 in Dolon Kalan, Punjab. He was the first Sikh to represent India in Olympics. He was also the first Indian to be the torch-bearer at the inaugural Asian Games at Delhi in 1951.

[#203] ........ captained Indian Mens Hockey Team at 1992 Barcelona Olympics and 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Correct Answer

(A) Pargat Singh

Explanation

Solution: Pargat Singh is a former Indian hockey player and his playing position was of full back. He was considered as one of the world's best defenders erstwhile. He captained Indian Mens team at 1992 Barcelona Olympics and 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He was working with Punjab police before taking a plunge into politics.

[#204] Which of the following is/are features of the sports policy 2009 of Punjab? 1. To develop sports culture in the state. 2. To create sports infrastructure and sports facilities at village and block level. 3. To set up a Punjab institute of sports, at Jalandhar. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Some of the features of sports policy 2009 are : 1. To develop sports culture in the state. 2. To create sports infrastructure and sports facilities at village and block level. 3. To set up a Punjab institute of sports, at Jalandhar. 4. To strengthen the sports wing in schools and colleges.

[#205] The Punjab State Sports council raise funds from which of the following sources? 1. Sports Development fund collected from the schools and colleges. 2. Collection from tournaments and exhibition matches. 3. Donations 4. Contribution from local bodies and educational institutions. Select the correct answer
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: All funding for provision of infrastructure, equipment and for providing grants to various bodies for organisation of competition is done through Punjab State Sports Council which is collected from schools and colleges. It also provides pensions to eminent sport personnel. Funds are also collected from tournaments, exhibition, matches, donations, contributions of local bodies, etc.