West Bengal - Study Mode

[#771] In which year the Bengal Gymkhana Played its first match in woodlands, England?
Correct Answer

(B) 1911

Explanation

Solution: In 1911, the Bengal Gymkhana played its first match at Woodlnds against an opposition fielded by the Maharaja of Kashmir.

[#772] Condider the following statements 1. This player was born in Nadia district of West Bengal. 2. The player won many medals in Asian Athletics Championships. 3. Also awarded with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Padma Shri. Identify the player?
Correct Answer

(A) Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

Explanation

Solution: Jyotirmoyee Sikdar was born on 11th December,1969 in Nadia district of WestBengal.
She won bronze medal in 800m and 1500m in Asian Atheletics Championships in 1998 and gold medal in Asian Games 1998.
She was awarded in Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 1998-99 and Padma Shri in 2003.

[#773] Arati Shah became the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel in the year
Correct Answer

(A) 1959

Explanation

Solution: Arati Saha was a long distance swimmer and was inspired by Mihir Sen to cross the Englisg Channel in 1959.

[#774] ............... is considered as the best doubles and mixed doubles player of all time.
Correct Answer

(A) Leander Paes

Explanation

Solution: Leander Paes is the pride of Indian tennis. He has won 8 doubles and 10 mixed doubles Grand Slam titles.

[#775] ............... became an international Master at the age of 16 and a grandmaster at the age of 19.
Correct Answer

(B) Surya Sekhar Ganguly

Explanation

Solution: Surya Shekhar Ganguly became an international chess Master at the age of 16 and a Grandmaster at the age of 19.