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[#241] The Punjab Government is setting up Golf Academy and Golf Club at
Correct Answer

(C) Mohali

Explanation

Solution: The Punjab Government is setting up a Golf Academy and Golf Club at Mohali.

[#242] Who is Bishan Singh Bedi?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Bishan Singh Bedi is a former Indian cricketer born on 25 September, 1946 in Amritsar. He was primarily a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He played Test cricket for India from 1966 to 1979 and formed part of the famous Indian spin quartet. He also captained the national side in 22 Test matches. In 1990, he had a brief stint as coach of the Indian national team. He was the first person to be appointed to this job in a full-time
capacity.

[#243] Name the first cricketer to score a test century for the Indian cricket team.
Correct Answer

(A) Lala Amarnath

Explanation

Solution: Nanik Amarnath Bhardwaj was born on 11 September, 1911. He is commonly known as Lala Amarnath. He died on 5 August, 2000. He was an Indian Test cricketer. He was the first cricketer to score a Test century for the Indian cricket team, which he achieved on debut.

[#244] Which of the following sports festival of the state known as 'Rural Olympics'?
Correct Answer

(A) Kila Raipur, Ludhiana

Explanation

Solution: To keep the tradition of rural sports alive, the Grewal Sports Association began to hold competitions in Rural Sports at village Kila Raipur near Ludhiana. It is held annually in the month of February. Before independence, only the game of kabaddi was given more importance, but since then a number of other sports have become a part of Kila Raipur Rural Sports festival. It is also known as Rural Olympics.

[#245] Who is famous as 'Flicker Singh' in Punjab?
Correct Answer

(B) Sandeep Singh

Explanation

Solution: Sandeep Singh is an Indian professional field hockey player and an ex-captain of the Indian national team. He generally features as a full back and is a penalty corner specialist for the team. He was famous as Flicker Singh in media. He scored the most goals and won the Man of the Tournament Award in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, 2009 . He received Arjuna Award in 2010 for his achievements in field hockey.