Quiz Questions and Answers on Indian Sports Governance and History
This quiz covers key topics including the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), the National Sports Development Code, India's Olympic milestones, anti-doping regulations, and the constitutional status of sports in India.
Question 1: Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
Consider the following statements regarding the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS):
- It was launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to provide customized support to elite athletes.
- The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) is the body responsible for selecting athletes under this scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. TOPS was launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to improve India's performance at the Olympics and Paralympics by providing specialized training, international exposure, and a monthly stipend to top athletes. Statement 2 is correct. The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) is a dedicated committee that evaluates athletes' performance and selects them for the TOPS core and development groups.
Question 2: National Sports Development Code
The National Sports Development Code of India, which has frequently been in the news regarding the governance of National Sports Federations (NSFs), was introduced in which year?
Answer: B) 2011
Explanation: The National Sports Development Code of India was issued by the Government of India in 2011 to bring transparency, accountability, and good governance to National Sports Federations (NSFs). It mandates restrictions on tenure and age limits for sports administrators, which remains a highly debated topic in UPSC current affairs due to frequent judicial interventions in sports bodies.
Question 3: India's Olympic Milestones Chronology
With reference to India's historical performance at the Olympic Games, arrange the following milestones in chronological order (from earliest to latest):
- K.D. Jadhav winning India's first individual Olympic medal post-independence.
- The Indian men's hockey team winning its first-ever Olympic gold medal.
- Abhinav Bindra winning India's first individual Olympic gold medal.
- Karnam Malleswari becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal.
Answer: A) 2 - 1 - 4 - 3
Explanation: (2) The Indian men's hockey team won its first Olympic gold in 1928 (Amsterdam). (1) K.D. Jadhav won a bronze medal in wrestling in 1952 (Helsinki), making it India's first individual medal post-independence. (4) Karnam Malleswari won a bronze in weightlifting in 2000 (Sydney), becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. (3) Abhinav Bindra won a gold medal in shooting in 2008 (Beijing), securing India's first individual Olympic gold.
Question 4: Anti-Doping Regulations in India
Consider the following statements regarding anti-doping regulations in India:
- The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) is a statutory body established under the National Anti-Doping Act.
- The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) operates directly under the administrative control of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A) 1 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. NADA became a statutory body following the passage of the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022. Statement 2 is incorrect. The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. While it must be accredited by WADA to conduct valid tests, it does not operate under WADA's administrative control.
Question 5: Constitutional Status of Sports
Under the Constitution of India, 'Sports' as a subject falls under which of the following lists in the Seventh Schedule?
Answer: B) State List (List II)
Explanation: In the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, 'Sports' is covered under Entry 33 of the State List (alongside entertainment, amusements, and theaters). However, there are ongoing policy discussions and recommendations (such as from the National Sports Policy reviews) to move it to the Concurrent List to allow the Central Government to create uniform national legislation for sports development.
