Q1. In which year was Marco van Basten born?
A. 1962
B. 1964
C. 1966
D. 1968
Answer: B. 1964
Q2. Marco van Basten was born in which Dutch city?
A. Utrecht
B. Rotterdam
C. Amsterdam
D. The Hague
Answer: A. Utrecht
Q3. At what age did Marco van Basten begin playing football for his first local team, EDO?
A. Seven
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
Answer: D. Six
Q1. What is the full name of the Brazilian footballer known as Garrincha?
A. Manuel Francisco dos Santos
B. Edson Arantes do Nascimento
C. Ronaldo Luís Nazario de Lima
D. Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
Answer: A. Manuel Francisco dos Santos
Q2. In which year was Garrincha born?
A. 1928
B. 1933
C. 1938
D. 1943
Answer: B. 1933
Q3. Where was Garrincha born?
A. Rio de Janeiro
B. Sao Paulo
C. Pau Grande
D. Brasília
Answer: C. Pau Grande
Q1. In which year was Roberto Baggio born?
A. 1965
B. 1967
C. 1969
D. 1971
Answer: B. 1967
Q2. What is Roberto Baggio’s birthplace?
A. Caldogno, Italy
B. Milan, Italy
C. Rome, Italy
D. Turin, Italy
Answer: A. Caldogno, Italy
Q3. What nickname was Roberto Baggio famously known by, referring to his ponytail?
A. Il Phenomeno
B. Il Divin Codino
C. Il Capitano
D. Il Maestro
Answer: B. Il Divin Codino
Q1. In which year was Paolo Maldini born?
A. 1966
B. 1968
C. 1970
D. 1972
Answer: B. 1968
Q2. What is the name of Paolo Maldini’s father, who was also a famous footballer and captain for AC Milan?
A. Cesare Maldini
B. Franco Baresi
C. Alessandro Costacurta
D. Mauro Tassotti
Answer: A. Cesare Maldini
Q3. At what age did Paolo Maldini join AC Milan’s youth academy?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
Answer: B. 10
Q1. In which English town and on what exact date was Bobby Charlton born?
A. Manchester, 11 October 1938
B. Ashington, 11 October 1937
C. Leeds, 21 October 1937
D. London, 11 October 1940
Answer: B. Ashington, 11 October 1937
Q2. What was the occupation of Bobby Charlton’s father, and which famous footballer was his older brother?
A. Teacher; George Best
B. Factory worker; Denis Law
C. Coal miner; Jack Charlton
D. Miner; Nobby Stiles
Answer: C. Coal miner; Jack Charlton
Q3. In what year did Bobby Charlton first sign amateur forms with Manchester United after being spotted by a scout?
A. 1951
B. 1953
C. 1956
D. 1958
Answer: B. 1953
Q1. In which French suburb was Thierry Henry born on 17 August 1977?
A. Les Ulis
B. Bondy
C. Marseille
D. Lyon
Answer: A. Les Ulis
Q2. Which club gave Thierry Henry his professional debut in Ligue 1 on 31 August 1994?
A. Olympique Lyonnais
B. Paris Saint-Germain
C. AS Monaco
D. AJ Auxerre
Answer: C. AS Monaco
Q3. For how much was Thierry Henry transferred from Juventus to Arsenal in August 1999?
A. 8 million pounds
B. 11 million pounds
C. 15 million pounds
D. 20 million pounds
Answer: B. 11 million pounds
Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1-10)
1. On 25 January 2026, what specific tariff threat did US President Donald Trump issue against Canada?
A) 25% on all imports
B) 100% on goods imported from Canada if it proceeds with a trade deal with China
C) 50% on agricultural products only
D) Complete ban on Canadian oil
Answer: A.
Explanation: Trump posted on social media warning Canada against acting as a “drop-off port” for Chinese goods, threatening 25% tariffs to protect US interests.
2. The US National Defence Strategy (NDS) 2026, highlighted around 25 January 2026, adopts what approach towards China in the Indo-Pacific?
A) Direct military confrontation
B) Deter through strength, not confrontation
C) Complete disengagement
D) Alliance with Russia against China
Answer: B.
Explanation: The Trump administration’s NDS prioritises US dominance in the Western hemisphere and deters China via strength while avoiding direct confrontation — a noted policy shift.
3. What provocative action did Iran take on 25 January 2026 amid rising US naval movements in the region?
A) Launched missile tests
B) Signed a new nuclear deal
C) Unveiled a mural in Enghelab Square warning of retaliation if the US conducts a military strike
D) Closed the Strait of Hormuz
Answer: C.
Explanation: The mural appeared as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group moved towards the region.
Q1. On what date and in which city was Sandor Peter Kocsis born?
A. 15 March 1930 in Debrecen, Hungary
B. 21 September 1929 in Budapest, Hungary
C. 10 October 1928 in Barcelona, Spain
D. 5 June 1932 in Vienna, Austria
Answer: B. 21 September 1929 in Budapest, Hungary
Q2. What nickname was Sandor Kocsis given for his extraordinary heading ability and aerial prowess?
A. The Hungarian Cannon
B. The Golden Boot
C. The Man with the Golden Head
D. The Budapest Bomber
Answer: C. The Man with the Golden Head
Q3. In which position did Sandor Kocsis primarily play throughout his career?
A. Central midfielder
B. Goalkeeper
C. Striker
D. Right-back
Answer: C. Striker
Q1. In which year and place was Andres Iniesta born?
A. 11 May 1984, Fuentealbilla, Spain
B. 11 May 1985, Madrid, Spain
C. 11 May 1983, Barcelona, Spain
D. 11 May 1984, Albacete city, Spain
Answer: A. 11 May 1984, Fuentealbilla, Spain
Q2. At what age did Iniesta leave his hometown to join FC Barcelona’s La Masia youth academy?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16
Answer: B. 12
Q3. What was Iniesta’s first competitive appearance for Barcelona’s senior team?
A. 29 October 2002, UEFA Champions League vs Club Brugge
B. 21 December 2002, La Liga vs Mallorca
C. 2004 La Liga opener vs Racing Santander
D. 2005 Copa del Rey vs Gramenet
Answer: A. 29 October 2002, UEFA Champions League vs Club Brugge