Sports and Games: UPSC Previous Year Questions (General Knowledge)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Sports and Games (General Knowledge). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2007General Knowledge · Sports and Games
Q1. Who among the following bowlers have taken more than 500 wickets in Test Cricket? 1. Wasim Akram 2. Richard Hadlee 3. Glen McGrath 4. Courtney Walsh Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation
Glenn McGrath, with 563 wickets in 124 matches, was the leading fast-bowling wicket-taker. Wasim Akram (414 wickets in 104 Tests) and Richard Hadlee (431 wickets in 86 Tests) were among the greatest fast bowlers. Courtney Walsh became the first bowler to cross 500 wickets, finishing with 519 in 132 Tests.
UPSC 2007General Knowledge · Sports and Games
Q2. Parimarjan Negi has excelled in which one of the following games?
Explanation
Parimarjan Negi is a renowned Indian chess grandmaster. He became a Grandmaster (GM) in 2006 at the age of 13 years and 4 months, making him the youngest Indian to achieve the GM title at that time.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2007
(b) 3 and 4 only
2
2007
(c) Chess
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Sports and Games?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Sports and Games (General Knowledge), asked from 1996 to 2009. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Sports and Games?
Questions on Sports and Games (General Knowledge) are available for 13 years, from 1996 to 2009. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
