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Tuesday, 19 May
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More practice: Static GK & Sports
5 more Railways questions from the same chapter, with step-by-step solutions. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
- Q1easy
The national flower of India is?
- ARose
- BLotus
- CSunflower
- DMarigold
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Correct answer: (B) Lotus
The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is the national flower of India, symbolizing purity and spirituality.
- Q2medium
The 'Thomas Cup' is associated with which sport?
- ABadminton
- BTable Tennis
- CCricket
- DHockey
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Correct answer: (A) Badminton
The Thomas Cup is the international men's team badminton championship.
- Q3hard
Where is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
- ALausanne (Switzerland)
- BParis
- CLondon
- DTokyo
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Correct answer: (A) Lausanne (Switzerland)
The International Olympic Committee is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Q4easy
How many rings are there in the Olympic symbol?
- A4
- B5
- C6
- D7
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Correct answer: (B) 5
The Olympic symbol has five interlocking rings representing the five inhabited continents united by Olympism.
- Q5easy
The Durand Cup, one of the oldest tournaments of its kind in the world, is associated with which sport?
- AHockey
- BFootball
- CCricket
- DPolo
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Correct answer: (B) Football
The Durand Cup was started in 1888 and is named after Sir Mortimer Durand; it is one of the oldest football tournaments in the world. Other Indian football competitions include the Santosh Trophy. Answer: Football.