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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?

Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO:

1. Shantiniketan

2. Rani-ki-Vav

3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas

4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya

How many of the above properties were included in 2023?

Who of the following is the author of the books "The India Way" and "Why Bharat Matters"?

Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:

1.	Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award	For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years
2.	Arjuna Award	For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson
3.	Dronacharya Award	To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams
4.	Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar	To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022:

1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India.

2. The official mascot was named Thambi'.

3. The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup.

4. The trophy for the winning team in the women's section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000:

1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.

2. The award was received mostly by ‘Formula One’ players so far.

3. Roger Federer received this award maximum number of compared to others,

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements in respect to the 32^nd Summer Olympics:

1. The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'

2. Sport Climbing, Surfing Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in the Olympics.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship 2019–2021

1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.

2. New Zealand has ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?