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[#156] National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 th August, which is related to -
Correct Answer

(A) Dhyan Chand

Explanation

Solution: The National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, who is regarded as nation's greatest hockey player of all time.

[#157] Saina Nehwal is associated with which sports ?
Correct Answer

(C) Badminton

Explanation

Solution: Saina Nehwal is associated with badminton.

[#158] Who among the following is the first Indian sportsperson to reach the finals in the World Badminton Championship (Women) in 2015 ?
Correct Answer

(B) Saina Nehwal

Explanation

Solution: 2015 has been an extraordinary for Saina Nehwal as she had the privilege to become the first Indian woman and third player after Prakash Padukone and P Gopichand to enter the finals of All England Badminton Championships.

[#159] Who among the following women has become the highest individual scorer in an innings in Tests ?
Correct Answer

(B) Kiran Baloch

Explanation

Solution: Kiran Baloch has become the highest individual scorer in an innings in Tests.

[#160] How many times India has won the Asia Cup ODI Trophy ?
Correct Answer

(D) 6 times

Explanation

Solution: India, with seven titles (six ODI and one T20), is the most successful team in the tournament. Sri Lanka is the second most successful team, with five. Sri Lanka has played the most Asia Cups (14) followed by India and Pakistan who have played 13 each.