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  • A. 7
  • B. 9
  • C. 12
  • D. 14

Explanation: Seven of Michael Phelps's world records were still listed as standing in the source period used by this question.

Correct answer: 7
  • A. Brojen Das
  • B. Sunil Sherani
  • C. Naseer Ahmed
  • D. Noor Hmdani

Explanation: Brojen Das was a celebrated Pakistani swimmer and the first Asian to swim across the English Channel; he received Pakistan's Pride of…

Correct answer: Brojen Das
  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 6

Explanation: The World Aquatics Championships are normally held every two years, although the schedule has occasionally changed because of exceptional…

Correct answer: 2
  • A. Bisma Khna
  • B. Hina Arman
  • C. Amina sudais
  • D. Kiran Khan

Explanation: Kiran Khan represented Pakistan in swimming at the Olympic Games and is widely identified as Pakistan’s pioneering international female…

Correct answer: Kiran Khan
  • A. Mihir sen
  • B. Yuraj
  • C. Malhir singh
  • D. David

Explanation: Mihir Sen became the first Indian to swim across the English Channel, completing the crossing in 1956.

Correct answer: Mihir sen
  • A. Ariane Titmus
  • B. Ryan Murphy
  • C. Katie Ledecky
  • D. Kaylle

Explanation: Ryan Murphy is a backstroke specialist who won both the 100-metre and 200-metre backstroke events at the 2016 Olympics.

Correct answer: Ryan Murphy
  • A. 4Hours & 45mins
  • B. 4 Hours & 35 mins
  • C. 6 Hours & 55Mins
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The fastest officially recorded English Channel swim is 6 hours 55 minutes, achieved by Trent Grimsey in 2012.

Correct answer: 6 Hours & 55Mins
  • A. Bill sakovich
  • B. Michael
  • C. Mark spitz
  • D. Matt Boindi

Explanation: Bill Sakovich is commonly identified in South Asian physical-education question banks as the father of swimming.

Correct answer: Bill sakovich
  • A. Paul
  • B. Dhyan chand
  • C. Sohail abbas
  • D. Balbir singh

Explanation: Major Dhyan Chand is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players ever and is often called the wizard of hockey.

Correct answer: Dhyan chand
  • A. 1876
  • B. 1877
  • C. 1888
  • D. 1898

Explanation: The Hockey Association was formed in England in 1876, providing the first organised national structure for modern field hockey.

Correct answer: 1876
  • A. India
  • B. Japan
  • C. Australia
  • D. Pakistan

Explanation: Pakistan won the Hockey World Cup in 1971, 1978, 1982 and 1994, making it a four-time champion.

Correct answer: Pakistan
  • A. India
  • B. Switzerland
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. Australia

Explanation: The International Hockey Federation, now known as the FIH, has its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Correct answer: Switzerland
  • A. Nur khan
  • B. Ghazanfar ali khan
  • C. Ali khan
  • D. Ahmed Khan

Explanation: Ghazanfar Ali Khan is generally cited as the first president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation after its establishment.

Correct answer: Ghazanfar ali khan
  • A. james creigton
  • B. Morgan
  • C. Paul leautey
  • D. Leandro negre

Explanation: Paul Léautey became the first president of the International Handball Federation (IHF) when it was established in 1928.

Correct answer: Paul leautey
  • A. Sohail Abbas
  • B. Paul leautey
  • C. Balbir singh
  • D. Dhyan chand

Explanation: Dhyan Chand is widely called the “Wizard” or “God of Hockey” because of his extraordinary stick skills and goal-scoring record for India.

Correct answer: Dhyan chand
  • A. Muhammad mehmood
  • B. A.I.S Dara
  • C. Muhammad Umer Bhutta
  • D. None of These

Explanation: A.I.S. Dara led Pakistan as its first hockey captain after independence.

Correct answer: A.I.S Dara
  • A. India
  • B. Canada
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. Germany

Explanation: The National Hockey Stadium in Lahore is generally cited as the world's largest field-hockey stadium by overall capacity.

Correct answer: Pakistan
  • A. England
  • B. India
  • C. Canada
  • D. Pakistan

Explanation: Pakistan has won the men's Hockey World Cup four times, in 1971, 1978, 1982 and 1994.

Correct answer: Pakistan
  • A. Karachi
  • B. Lahore
  • C. Gujranwala
  • D. Multan

Explanation: Lahore is home to the National Hockey Stadium, Pakistan's largest hockey stadium.

Correct answer: Lahore
  • A. 1944
  • B. 1948
  • C. 1960
  • D. 1966

Explanation: Pakistan first participated in Olympic hockey at the 1948 London Games.

Correct answer: 1948