1. Which body is responsible for regulating and promoting cricket in India?
A. Sports Authority of India
B. Board of Control for Cricket in India
C. Indian Olympic Association
D. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Answer: B. Board of Control for Cricket in India
Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the governing body for cricket in India. Although it performs public functions, it has historically been considered a private autonomous body.
2. In the landmark case of Zee Telefilms Ltd. v. Union of India (2005), the Supreme Court held that BCCI is:
A. A State under Article 12
B. Not a State under Article 12
C. A statutory body
D. A government department
Answer: B. Not a State under Article 12
Explanation:
The Supreme Court held that BCCI is not “State” under Article 12, though it performs significant public functions.
3. Which committee was appointed by the Supreme Court to recommend reforms in the administration of BCCI?
A. Lodha Committee
B. Mudgal Committee
C. Justice R.M. Sahai Committee
D. Nariman Committee
Answer: A. Lodha Committee
Explanation:
The Justice R.M. Lodha Committee was appointed by the Supreme Court in 2015 to recommend structural reforms in the functioning of BCCI.
4. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in India primarily functions to:
A. Promote sports infrastructure
B. Prevent doping in sports
C. Organize international tournaments
D. Regulate sports federations
Answer: B. Prevent doping in sports
Explanation:
NADA implements the World Anti-Doping Code in India and ensures fair play in sports.
5. Which legislation in India protects the broadcasting rights of sporting events of national importance?
A. Copyright Act, 1957
B. Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing with Prasar Bharati) Act, 2007
C. Information Technology Act, 2000
D. Cinematograph Act, 1952
Answer: B. Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing with Prasar Bharati) Act, 2007
Explanation:
This Act requires broadcasters to share live signals of events of national importance with Prasar Bharati.
6. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), frequently used to resolve sports disputes, is located in:
A. Paris
B. London
C. Lausanne
D. Geneva
Answer: C. Lausanne
Explanation:
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland is the highest international body for sports dispute resolution.
7. Match-fixing and spot-fixing scandals in cricket led to the establishment of which investigative committee in India?
A. Lodha Committee
B. Mudgal Committee
C. Chidambaram Committee
D. Dhoni Committee
Answer: B. Mudgal Committee
Explanation:
The Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee was set up by the Supreme Court to investigate allegations of match-fixing and betting in the IPL.
8. Which Indian legislation can be invoked against online betting and gambling related to sports?
A. Indian Penal Code
B. Public Gambling Act, 1867
C. Information Technology Act, 2000
D. Companies Act, 2013
Answer: B. Public Gambling Act, 1867
Explanation:
The Public Gambling Act, 1867 is one of the primary laws regulating gambling and betting in India, though many states have their own laws.
9. Which of the following constitutional provisions empowers the State to promote sports and physical education?
A. Article 19
B. Article 21
C. Article 29
D. Article 47
Answer: D. Article 47
Explanation:
Article 47, a Directive Principle of State Policy, encourages the State to improve public health and physical well-being, which indirectly includes promotion of sports.
10. In India, sports is primarily listed under which entry of the Constitution?
A. Union List
B. State List
C. Concurrent List
D. Not mentioned in the Constitution
Answer: B. State List
Explanation:
Sports fall under the State List (Entry 33 of the State List), meaning states primarily regulate sports, though the central government also plays a role through policies and funding.
Tip for Students:
Sports Law in India intersects with Constitutional Law, Contract Law, IPR, Arbitration, and Criminal Law, which is why it is becoming an increasingly important emerging field.
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