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[#501] Who won the first ICC T-20 world cup?
Correct Answer

(A) India

Explanation

Solution: The first ICC T-20 world cup was organized in 2007 in South Africa. India won the title by defeating Pakistan in finals by 5 runs.

[#502] With which sport is the 'Choudhury Trophy' associated?
Correct Answer

(B) Circumnavigation of the earth by car

Explanation

Solution: Circumnavigating of the earth by car. This trophy has been named after Saloo and Neena Choudhury, ace car rallyists from Calcutta. It's in recognition of the couple's achievement in 1989 when they passed through all six continents in 69 days and repeated the same feat in 1991 in 39 days.

[#503] The nickname of wicketkeeping great Rod Marsh was what?
Correct Answer

(C) Bacchus

Explanation

Solution: Bacchus Marsh is a town in Victoria Australia. He was also known as 'Iron Gloves'.

[#504] Who was the 1st president of BCCI ( Board of Control for Cricket in India )?
Correct Answer

(A) R.E. Grant Govan

Explanation

Solution: Govan was president from 1928-29 to 1932-33.

[#505] How many gold medals did P.T.Usha win in the 1986 Seoul Asian Games?
Correct Answer

(D) 4

Explanation

Solution: At the Seoul Asian Games in 1986, P.T. Usha won five historic medals - 4 gold and 1 silver - in the track and field events, a record for an Indian athlete at any international meet.