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[#146] India won its first Olympic hockey gold in -
Correct Answer

(A) 1928

Explanation

Solution: The India men's national field hockey team was the first non-European team to be a part of the International Hockey Federation. In 1928, the team won its first Olympic gold medal and until 1960, the Indian men's team remained unbeaten in the Olympics, winning six gold medals in a row.

[#147] Which one of the following countries won the highest number of Gold Medals at the Winter Olympic Games held in Sochi in February, 2014 ?
Correct Answer

(B) Russia

Explanation

Solution: Russia won the highest number of Gold Medals at the Winter Olympic Games held in Sochi in February, 2014.

[#148] Which country won the cricket World Cup in 1999 ?
Correct Answer

(A) Australia

Explanation

Solution: Australia emerged victorious in a one-sided final where they defeated Pakistan by eight wickets.

[#149] In the international Tennis Premier League (ITPL) 2015, matches held in India, Rafael Nadal played from the team
Correct Answer

(C) India Aces

Explanation

Solution: In the International Tennis Premier League (ITPL) 2015, matches held in India, Rafael Nadal played from the team Indian Aces.

[#150] The term 'Gambit' is associated with -
Correct Answer

(A) Chess

Explanation

Solution: A gambit (from ancient Italian gambetto, meaning "to trip") is a chess opening in which a player, more often White, sacrifices material , usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position.