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[#181] Who has been awarded the "Colonel C.K. Naidu life time achievement award" for 2016 by BCCI?
Correct Answer

(B) Sayyid Kirrnani

Explanation

Solution: Sayyid Kirmani has been awarded the "Colonel C.K. Naidu life time achievement award" for 2016 by BCCI.

[#182] Who became the youngest grand master of India ?
Correct Answer

(A) Viswanathan Anand

Explanation

Solution: Viswanathan Anand was the first and youngest grand master of India. Sergey Karjakin (12 years 7 months) of Russia is the youngest grandmaster in the world.

[#183] Which of the following women player has won the Wimbledon single title nine times?
Correct Answer

(D) Martina Navratilova

Explanation

Solution: Martina Navratilova won the Wimbledon single title nine times (1978, 1979, 1982,1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987,1990). Steffi Graf has won the same title seven times.

[#184] Which wood is used to make the cricket bat?
Correct Answer

(D) Salix Purpurea

Explanation

Solution: Salix purpurea is used make cricket bats. Salix purpurea is a species of willow native to most of Europe and western Asia.The wood of this species is used in making cricket bats.

[#185] Which was the first host nation winning the World Cup ?
Correct Answer

(C) Sri Lanka

Explanation

Solution: Sri Lanka hosted the World Cup in 1996. It defeated Australia in the final of the tournament. In 2011, India became only second Country to win the World Cup being a host nation. In 2015 World Cup Australia become the 3rd country to win the tournament at their home.