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Question 71
When was the first cricket Test match played?

A
1873
B
1877
C
1870
D
1788
Correct Answer: Option B

The first officially recognised Test match began on 15 March 1877 and ended on 19 March 1877 and was played between England and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where Australia won by 45 runs.

Question 72
Which track and field star overcame childhood polio to become one of the greatest athletes of her time?

A
Wilma Rudolph
B
Gail Devers
C
Florence Griffith Joyner
D
Jackie Robinson
Correct Answer: Option A

Rudolph won 3 gold medals (100m, 200m and 4x100m relay) at the 1960 Olympics. Devers overcame a thyroid disorder (Graves' disease) that nearly resulted in her having both feet amputated.

Question 73
Who among the following was the first heavyweight boxer to go undefeated throughout his career ?

A
Rocky Marciano
B
Lee Epperson
C
Larry Holmes
D
Michael Spinks
Correct Answer: Option A

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Question 74
Recently which among the following has won the French Open Women's Singles Tittle 2013?

A
Serena Willimas
B
Maria Sharapova
C
Katarina Srebotnik
D
None of These
Correct Answer: Option A

Serena Williams won the Women's Singles title of French Open Tennis tournament by defeating Maria Sharapova in straight sets by 6-4, 6-4.

Question 75
Who has won the 2016 Women’s Singles Wimbledon Championship?

A
Simona Halep
B
Serena Williams
C
Angelique Kerber
D
Andy Murray
Correct Answer: Option B

Serena Williams has won the 2016 Women’s Singles Wimbledon Championship by defeating Angelique Kerber in the final by 7–5, 6–3 in London, United Kingdom. With this win, Williams equaled Steffi Graf’s Open Era record of 22 major singles titles.

Question 76
Who did The Rock beat to win his first WWE Title?

A
Triple H
B
Stone Cold Steve Austin
C
Mankind
D
Bret Hart
Correct Answer: Option C

This happened at the 1998 edition of "Survivor Series". They had a tournament to determine the WWE Champion. Mankind and The Rock made it to the finals. The Rock won after using a Sharpshooter. Mankind didn't quit but Vince McMahon called for the bell. This was in reference to what he did to Bret Hart the previous year.

Question 77
The name Kunjarani Devi is associated with...?

A
Weight Lifting
B
Target shooting
C
Athletics
D
Swimming
Correct Answer: Option A

Nameirakpam Kunjarani Devi (born 1 March 1968) is the most decorated Indian sportswoman in weightlifting.

Question 78
In what year was the first international cricket match held?

A
1892 between England and India
B
1869 between England and Australia
C
1883 between Australia and Wales
D
1844 between Canada and the USA
Correct Answer: Option D

The first international cricket match was held between Canada and the USA on September 25, 1844, at the St George Cricket Club ground, Manhattan. Canada won by 23 runs.