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[#366] What is the name of the person that controls a football match?
Correct Answer

(A) A referee

Explanation

Solution: The predominant system of positioning and division of responsibility used by football match officials throughout the world is known as the Diagonal system of control (DSC). The referee has final decision-making authority on all matters. The referee is assisted by two assistant referees who advise the referee.

[#367] Former Australian captain Allan Border was sometimes known as "Captain Grumpy". What was his other nickname?
Correct Answer

(C) AB

Explanation

Solution: AB was his other nickname.

[#368] The Indian football team made its first appearance at Olympics in?
Correct Answer

(B) 1948

Explanation

Solution: The 1948 Summer Olympics was the first time that India played football in the Olympics, their first real test on the world football stage. Despite playing barefoot the Indian team impressed in the only match they played, losing 1-2 to France.

[#369] Who was the first captain of Indian Test team?
Correct Answer

(B) C K Nayudu

Explanation

Solution: BCCI had established C K Nayudu award in memory of him for contribution to the Indian cricket. The award carries a citation, a trophy, and a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh. Lala Amarnath was the 1st recipient of this award.

[#370] Fenway Park is the home field of what Major League Baseball team?
Correct Answer

(D) Boston Red Sox

Explanation

Solution: Fenway Park is a baseball park located in Boston, Massachusetts, near Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home for the Boston Red Sox, the city's American League baseball team, and since 1953, its only Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise.