Q1. In which city and country was Wayne Gretzky born? A. Toronto, Canada B. Edmonton, Canada C. Brantford, Ontario, Canada D. Montreal, Canada Answer: C. Brantford, Ontario, Canada Q2. What is Wayne Gretzky’s widely known nickname? A. The Rocket B. The Great One C. Mr. Hockey D. The Golden Jet Answer: B. The Great One Q3. What jersey number did Wayne Gretzky wear throughout most of his NHL career, later retired league-wide? A. 9 B. 66 C. 99 D. 11 Answer: C. 99
1. Where was Hockey World Cup 1990 held?
a) Teheran
b) Damascus
c) Karachi
d) Lahore
2. With which team India’s match ended in a 1-1 draw in Hockey World Cup 1990?
a) Pakistan
b) Australia
c) Poland
d) USSR
3. Which team defeated India 5-3 after trailing 0-2 in a league match in Hockey World Cup 1990?
a) Argentia
b) New Zealand
c) Canada
d) Holland
1. Where was Hockey World Cup 1971 held?
a) Barcelona
b) Lisbon
c) Valencia
d) Madrid
2. Who had 19 penalty corners against Japan but did not score a goal in Hockey World Cup 1971?
a) England
b) Holland
c) Norway
d) Sweden
3. Who defeated India in semi-final in Hockey World Cup 1971?
a) Australia
b) Ireland
c) Pakistan
d) New Zealand
1. Where was Hockey World Cup 2006 held?
a) Brussels
b) Rotterdam
c) Vienna
d) Munchengladbach
2. With which team India’s match ended in a 1-1 draw in Hockey World Cup 2006?
a) Cuba
b) South Africa
c) Angloa
d) Mozambique
3. By how many goals Germany defeated India in a league match in Hockey World Cup 2006?
a) 1-0
b) 4-2
c) 3-2
d) 6-4
1. Where was Hockey World Cup 1998 held?
a) Brussels
b) Luxembourg
c) Copenhagen
d) Utrecht
2. Who was the experienced Indian goalkeeper dropped from the team for Hockey World Cup 1998 for asking money due to players?
a) A. B. Subbaiah
b) M. P. Ganesh
c) Ashish Ballal
d) Merwyn Fernandes
3. Which team India defeated 1-0 in a league match in Hockey World Cup 1998?
a) Japan
b) South Korea
c) New Zealand
d) Poland
Australia beat Germany 2:1 in the finals of Hockey World Cup 2010 to become the world champions, a feat they have achieved after 24 long years. Luke Doerner of Australia was awarded the Man of the Match title, while Guus Vogels from the Netherlands was the Player of the Tournament. Taeke Taekema from the Netherlands and Luke Doerner from Australia were the highest goal scorers in the tournament, with 8 goals each to their credit.
1. Where was Hockey World Cup 2002 held?
a) Bangkok
b) Sibu
c) Kuala Lumpur
d) Manila
2. With which team India’s match ended in a 2-2 draw in Hockey World Cup 2002?
a) Pakistan
b) Japan
c) Poland
d) Belgium
3. Which team India defeated 4-0 in a league match in Hockey World Cup 2002?
a) Cuba
b) Australia
c) Germany
d) Holland
1. Where was Hockey World Cup 1973 held?
a) Amsterdam
b) Berlin
c) Copenhagen
d) Oslo
2. With which team India’s match ended in a goalless draw in Hockey World Cup 1973?
a) Japan
b) Kenya
c) New Zealand
d) West Germany
3. Who defeated West Germany in semi-final in Hockey World Cup 1973?
a) Belgium
b) Luxembourg
c) Holland
d) England
1. Where was Hockey World Cup 1986 held?
a) Edinburgh
b) Glamorgan
c) Dublin
d) London
2. By how many goals Argentina defeated Pakistan in a league match in Hockey World Cup 1986?
a) 2-1
b) 7-5
c) 3-1
d) 2-0
3. By how many goals Poland defeated India in a league match in Hockey World Cup 1986?
a) 1-0
b) 4-2
c) 3-0
d) 6-4
1. Where was Hockey World Cup 1982 held?
a) Bombay
b) Calcutta
c) Delhi
d) Madras
2. By how many goals India defeated USSR in a league match in Hockey World Cup 1982?
a) 4-2
b) 7-2
c) 3-2
d) 2-1
3. By how many goals India defeated Malaysia in a league match in Hockey World Cup 1982?
a) 5-4
b) 2-1
c) 3-2
d) 6-2