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(Q) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium located in __________ ?

A) Haryana
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) New Delhi
D) Punjab

View Answer C) New Delhi

Explanation : The Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, commonly known by its former name National Stadium, is a field hockey stadium in New Delhi, India. The stadium is named after former Indian field hockey player, Dhyan Chand. It served as the venue for the 1st Asian Games in 1951.

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(Q) Which famous sportsperson's birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day every year in India ?

A) Sachin Tendulkar
B) Viswanathan Anand
C) Dhyan Chand Singh
D) Abhinav Bindra

View Answer C) Major Dhyan Chand Singh

Explanation : Major Dhyan Chand Singh is worldwide known as 'Wizard of Hockey'. To give tribute to such a legendary player, the Government of India has decided to celebrate his birthday as the National Sports Day since 2012.
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