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[#246] Name the first Indian woman who won Gold medal at any Asian Games.
Correct Answer

(A) Kamaljeet Sandhu

Explanation

Solution: Kamaljeet Sandhu is a former woman Indian athlete who won Gold Medal at 1970 Asian Games in 400 m race. She ran the distance in 57.3 seconds. She was the first Indian woman to win Gold Medal at any Asian Games. She received Padma Shri Award in 1971. She participated in 1972 Olympics.

[#247] Which of the following cities of Punjab is known as 'Sports City of Punjab'?
Correct Answer

(A) Jalandhar

Explanation

Solution: At present, Punjab is the only state which is having maximum number of Astro turf (grass-like artificial surface) hockey fields and synthetic tracks and ultra modern sports infrastructure in the country. Jalandhar is also famous for sports goods and sports related equipments. The city of Jalandhar is also known as the Sports City of Punjab.

[#248] Punjab Cricket Association Stadium is in
Correct Answer

(D) Mohali

Explanation

Solution: India's most popular sport, cricket is played almost at every nook and corner of the state.The state has contributed in this sport by giving many prominent players who have attained success at national and international levels. Some of such players are Yuvraj Singh, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Kamal Passi, Manish Sharma, Munir Hussain, Vijay Mehra, Bishan Singh Bedi, etc. Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali has witnessed some of the most exciting games in the history of cricket.

[#249] Which of the following sports academy in Punjab grooms the distinguished players who have already excelled at national/state level, for international competitions?
Correct Answer

(D) Speed Fund Academy

Explanation

Solution: Speed Fund Academy, Ludhiana, was established in the year 1999 - 2000, to encourage the distinguished players who have already excelled at national/state level, to take part in international competitions. It was started for outstanding players (only boys) in the age group of 13 - 21 years, at Ludhiana.

[#250] Udam Singh and Surinder Singh Sodhi are players of ............. .
Correct Answer

(A) Hockey

Explanation

Solution: Some of the prominent names in this field of who have gained tremendous successes are Udham Singh, Baljit Dhillon, Baldev Singh, Jasjit Singh, Surinder Singh Sodhi, Sandeep Singh, etc.