i want a economies best bookHistory and Sport: The Story of Cricket - Class 9 Social Science MCQs (Free Practice Test)
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Question :
When was the first Cricket World Cup successfully staged ?
Answer :
| 1970 | |
| 1972 | |
 | 1975 |
| 1978 |
Question :
Which of the following is a specified length of a cricket pitch ?
Answer :
| 19 yards | |
| 20 yards | |
| 21 yards | |
| 22 yards |
Question :
India entered the world of test cricket in 1932, a decadc
and a halfe before she became independent because
Answer :
| Test cricket was organised as a contest between different parts ofthe British Empire, not different sovereign states |
| The Civil Disobedience Movement had been started by Mahatma Gandhi | |
| It was evident that India would become independent soon enough | |
| The British were partial towards India and allowed her to play |
Question :
In the game of cricket who is always giv en the benefit of doubt ?
Answer :
| Bowler | |
| Batsman |
| Fielder | |
| None of the above |
Question :
Why was the ICC headquarters shifted from London to tax-free Dubai in the recent past ?
Answer :
| Dubai being a rich country can finance much of ICC activities | |
| After the break up of the British empire the game's centre of gravity had shifted to South Asia |
| Dubai being a tax free country, ICC now would not have to pay huge taxes | |
| Asian countries now are powerful partners in cricket |
Question :
Reverse Swing' was introduced in the sub-continent to
Answer :
| Move the ball on bouncy pitch. | |
| Move the ball on dry pitch | |
| Move the ball on dusty, unresponsive wicket under clear skies |
| Move the bali on a dusty pitch under monsoon conditions. |
Question :
When were the first laws of cricket drawn up ?
Answer :
| 1700 | |
| 1720 | |
| 1744 |
| 1766 |
Question :
Who among the following was India's First Test Captain ?
Answer :
| C.K. Nayudu |
| Vijay Hazare | |
| Paiwankar Vithal | |
| Palwankar Baloo |
Question :
The Paris were the founder of which cricket club ?
Answer :
| Marylebone Cricket Club | |
| National Cricket Championship | |
| Oriental Cricket Club |
| Indian Cricket Club |
Question :
By what name was colonial India's most famous
tournament involving European, Hindu, Muslim and
Parsi players known ?
Answer :
| Regional tournament | |
| Annual tournament | |
| Quadrangular tournament |
| Pentangular tournament |
