RRB NTPC UG Sports Questions 2025, Most Expected Questions and Answers

Top 40 Sports Questions for RRB NTPC UG Exam 2025

Below are 20 selected questions for RRB NTPC UG Sports Questions. These include a blend of static GK and current sports affairs till mid-2025.

Q1. Which country won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 held in the USA and West Indies?
A. Australia
B. India
C. South Africa
D. England
Answer: B. India
Explanation: India defeated South Africa in the final and won the T20 World Cup 2024.

Q2. Who is the first Indian to win two Olympic medals in Badminton?
A. PV Sindhu
B. Saina Nehwal
C. Lakshya Sen
D. Kidambi Srikanth
Answer: A. PV Sindhu
Explanation: Sindhu won silver in 2016 and bronze in 2020 Olympics.

Q3. Where will the 2036 Olympic Games most likely be hosted, as per India’s official bid?
A. Ahmedabad
B. Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Chennai
Answer: A. Ahmedabad
Explanation: India has proposed Ahmedabad as the host city for 2036 Olympics.

Q4. The term “Grand Slam” is associated with which sport?
A. Cricket
B. Tennis
C. Football
D. Golf
Answer: B. Tennis
Explanation: Winning all four major tennis tournaments in a year is called a Grand Slam.

Q5. Which Indian cricketer retired from all formats of international cricket in March 2025?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Virat Kohli
C. Ravindra Jadeja
D. Shikhar Dhawan
Answer: C. Ravindra Jadeja
Explanation: Jadeja officially announced retirement from international cricket in March 2025.

Q6. Which country hosted the AFC Asian Cup 2023?
A. India
B. China
C. Qatar
D. UAE
Answer: C. Qatar
Explanation: Qatar hosted the AFC Asian Cup 2023 and also won the title.

Q7. What is the maximum number of players allowed on a basketball court from one team during play?
A. 6
B. 5
C. 7
D. 4
Answer: B. 5
Explanation: Each basketball team has five players on the court during gameplay.

Q8. Which Indian city hosted the Khelo India University Games 2024?
A. Lucknow
B. Guwahati
C. Bhubaneswar
D. Pune
Answer: B. Guwahati
Explanation: The 2024 Khelo India University Games were held in Guwahati, Assam.

Q9. Who won the Ballon d’Or (Best Footballer) award in 2024?
A. Lionel Messi
B. Kylian Mbappé
C. Erling Haaland
D. Cristiano Ronaldo
Answer: C. Erling Haaland
Explanation: Haaland won the Ballon d’Or 2024 for his performance with Manchester City.

Q10. The Davis Cup is related to which sport?
A. Football
B. Tennis
C. Badminton
D. Hockey
Answer: B. Tennis
Explanation: Davis Cup is a premier international team event in men’s tennis.

Q11. Who became the youngest Grandmaster in India in Chess as of 2025?
A. Praggnanandhaa
B. Gukesh D
C. Abhimanyu Mishra
D. Aditya Mittal
Answer: D. Aditya Mittal
Explanation: Aditya Mittal became the youngest Indian GM in 2022 and continues to rise.

Q12. The term “Dribble” is used in which sport?
A. Hockey
B. Football
C. Basketball
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Explanation: Dribbling is a movement technique used in football, basketball, and hockey.

Q13. What is the full form of IPL?
A. Indian Professional League
B. International Premier League
C. Indian Premier League
D. Indian Players League
Answer: C. Indian Premier League
Explanation: IPL is a professional T20 cricket league in India.

Q14. Which country won the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023?
A. USA
B. England
C. Spain
D. Germany
Answer: C. Spain
Explanation: Spain won their first FIFA Women’s World Cup title in 2023.

Q15. In which year was the Commonwealth Games last hosted by India?
A. 2010
B. 2014
C. 2018
D. 2006
Answer: A. 2010
Explanation: India hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 in New Delhi.

Q16. Which Indian athlete won gold in men’s javelin throw at World Athletics Championships 2023?
A. Shivpal Singh
B. Annu Rani
C. Neeraj Chopra
D. Davinder Kang
Answer: C. Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the 2023 World Championships.

Q17. Who is the current captain of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team (as of July 2025)?
A. Vandana Katariya
B. Rani Rampal
C. Savita Punia
D. Neha Goyal
Answer: C. Savita Punia
Explanation: Savita Punia is currently leading the Indian Women’s Hockey Team.

Q18. The term “Hat-trick” is used in which of the following sports?
A. Football
B. Cricket
C. Hockey
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Explanation: Hat-trick means scoring three consecutive goals or wickets in various sports.

Q19. Which country won the 2025 Hockey Pro League (Men’s)?
A. Netherlands
B. India
C. Germany
D. Australia
Answer: A. Netherlands
Explanation: The Netherlands Men’s Team won the FIH Hockey Pro League in 2025.

Q20. Who was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2024?
A. HS Prannoy
B. Neeraj Chopra
C. Harmanpreet Kaur
D. R Praggnanandhaa
Answer: A. HS Prannoy
Explanation: HS Prannoy was honored with the Khel Ratna for his badminton achievements.

Q21. Which Indian athlete won the bronze medal in men’s 3000m steeplechase at the 2024 Asian Games?
A. Sable Avinash
B. Jinson Johnson
C. Tejaswin Shankar
D. Mohammed Afsal
Answer: A. Sable Avinash
Explanation: He became the first Indian to medal in the event at the Asian level.

Q22. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Ranji Trophy in India?
A. Duleep Trophy
B. Vijay Hazare Trophy
C. Irani Cup
D. Ranji Trophy Shield
Answer: D. Ranji Trophy Shield
Explanation: The shield is awarded to the winning domestic cricket team in India.

Q23. Who was the official mascot of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
A. Phryge
B. Vinicius
C. Wenlock
D. Miraitowa
Answer: A. Phryge
Explanation: The mascot “Phryge” was inspired by a historic French cap of liberty.

Q24. Which Indian women’s cricketer completed 3000 runs in T20 Internationals in 2024?
A. Jemimah Rodrigues
B. Smriti Mandhana
C. Harmanpreet Kaur
D. Shafali Verma
Answer: B. Smriti Mandhana
Explanation: Mandhana reached the milestone during the 2024 India vs. South Africa series.

Q25. What is the standard length of an Olympic swimming pool?
A. 25 meters
B. 50 meters
C. 100 meters
D. 75 meters
Answer: B. 50 meters
Explanation: Olympic pools are 50 meters long and 25 meters wide.

Q26. Who won the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year award for 2024?
A. Joe Root
B. Babar Azam
C. Travis Head
D. Virat Kohli
Answer: C. Travis Head
Explanation: Head was honored for consistent all-format performances for Australia.

Q27. The Ryder Cup is associated with which sport?
A. Golf
B. Tennis
C. Football
D. Wrestling
Answer: A. Golf
Explanation: The Ryder Cup is a golf tournament held between Europe and the USA.

Q28. Which country won the 2024 Copa America football tournament?
A. Argentina
B. Brazil
C. Colombia
D. Uruguay
Answer: A. Argentina
Explanation: Argentina defended their title and won Copa America 2024.

Q29. The Subroto Cup is a major tournament of which sport in India?
A. Kabaddi
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Badminton
Answer: B. Football
Explanation: The Subroto Cup is a prestigious school-level football tournament.

Q30. Who is known as the “Flying Sikh” of India?
A. P.T. Usha
B. Milkha Singh
C. Hima Das
D. Neeraj Chopra
Answer: B. Milkha Singh
Explanation: Milkha Singh earned the nickname due to his sprinting records.

Q31. In chess, how many squares are there on the board?
A. 64
B. 100
C. 81
D. 72
Answer: A. 64
Explanation: An 8×8 chessboard has 64 squares.

Q32. In which state is the SAI (Sports Authority of India) North East Regional Centre located?
A. Assam
B. Manipur
C. Mizoram
D. Nagaland
Answer: A. Assam
Explanation: The North East Regional SAI Centre is in Guwahati, Assam.

Q33. Which Indian athlete holds the national record for 100m sprint as of 2025?
A. Amiya Kumar Mallick
B. Amlan Borgohain
C. Muhammed Anas
D. Hima Das
Answer: B. Amlan Borgohain
Explanation: Amlan Borgohain holds the 100m national record for India.

Q34. What is the weight of a standard cricket ball used in men’s matches?
A. 120-125 g
B. 156-163 g
C. 140-145 g
D. 170-180 g
Answer: B. 156-163 g
Explanation: A men’s cricket ball weighs between 156 and 163 grams.

Q35. Who won the men’s singles title at Wimbledon 2024?
A. Carlos Alcaraz
B. Novak Djokovic
C. Daniil Medvedev
D. Jannik Sinner
Answer: D. Jannik Sinner
Explanation: Sinner won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon 2024.

Q36. In which year did India first participate in the Olympic Games?
A. 1920
B. 1948
C. 1936
D. 1900
Answer: D. 1900
Explanation: India first participated in the Olympics in 1900 (Paris) with Norman Pritchard.

Q37. Who is the current (2025) captain of the Indian men’s kabaddi team?
A. Pawan Sehrawat
B. Naveen Kumar
C. Deepak Niwas Hooda
D. Aslam Inamdar
Answer: A. Pawan Sehrawat
Explanation: Pawan led India to a Pro Kabaddi and international win in 2025.

Q38. The “Ashes” Test series is played between which two nations?
A. India and England
B. Australia and South Africa
C. Australia and England
D. New Zealand and England
Answer: C. Australia and England
Explanation: The Ashes is one of cricket’s oldest rivalries.

Q39. What is the minimum number of players required to start a football match for one team?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 7
Answer: D. 7
Explanation: According to FIFA rules, a team must have at least 7 players to start a match.

Q40. Who became the first Indian male shooter to win an Olympic medal in 10m air rifle?
A. Abhinav Bindra
B. Gagan Narang
C. Saurabh Chaudhary
D. Jitu Rai
Answer: A. Abhinav Bindra
Explanation: Bindra won India’s first individual Olympic gold in 2008 in 10m air rifle.