UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — NOTIFICATION OF NATIONAL SPORTS BOARD (SEARCH-CUM-SELECTION COMMITTEE) RULES, 2026

Q1. Under the rules notified pursuant to the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, how many persons in total (including the Chairperson) constitute the National Sports Board?

  • A. Two
  • B. Three
  • C. Five
  • D. Seven

Q2. With reference to the institutions created under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, consider the following statements: 1. The National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026 and the National Sports Board Rules, 2026 were both framed under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. 2. While the National Sports Board is the recognition-granting authority, the National Sports Tribunal is the dispute-adjudication body under the same Act. 3. Appeals against orders of the National Sports Board lie before the Central Government rather than the National Sports Tribunal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026 and the National Sports Board Rules, 2026 were both framed under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
  2. While the National Sports Board is the recognition-granting authority, the National Sports Tribunal is the dispute-adjudication body under the same Act.
  3. Appeals against orders of the National Sports Board lie before the Central Government rather than the National Sports Tribunal.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. With reference to the Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted under the 2026 Rules, consider the following statements: 1. The Cabinet Secretary chairs the Search-cum-Selection Committee. 2. The Committee comprises five members in total. 3. The Secretary (Sports) chairs the Committee while the Cabinet Secretary sits as an ordinary member. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Cabinet Secretary chairs the Search-cum-Selection Committee.
  2. The Committee comprises five members in total.
  3. The Secretary (Sports) chairs the Committee while the Cabinet Secretary sits as an ordinary member.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. In the context of the National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026, the Search-cum-Selection Committee is best described as the body that:

  • A. recommends a panel of names to the Central Government for appointment as Chairperson and Members of the National Sports Board
  • B. directly appoints the Chairperson and Members of the National Sports Board
  • C. adjudicates disputes arising out of appointments to sports bodies
  • D. grants recognition to National Sports Federations and their affiliate units

Q5. Which one of the following Union Ministries is the nodal ministry that notified the National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026?

  • A. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
  • B. Ministry of Home Affairs
  • C. Ministry of Law and Justice
  • D. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the notification of the National Sports Board (Search-cum-Selection Committee) Rules, 2026: 1. The Rules were notified by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. 2. Select provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 had been brought into force with effect from 1 January 2026, prior to the operationalisation of the selection machinery. 3. The Rules were notified under the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Rules were notified by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
  2. Select provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 had been brought into force with effect from 1 January 2026, prior to the operationalisation of the selection machinery.
  3. The Rules were notified under the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q7. Which one of the following was the earliest step in the legislative evolution culminating in the National Sports Governance Act, 2025?

  • A. Release of the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 for public comments
  • B. Cabinet approval of the National Sports Policy 2025
  • C. Passage of the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 by the Lok Sabha
  • D. Commencement of select provisions of the Act with effect from 1 January 2026

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding the passage of the National Sports Governance legislation: 1. The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 was passed by the Lok Sabha on 11 August 2025 and by the Rajya Sabha on 12 August 2025. 2. The National Sports Governance Act, 2025 received Presidential assent on 18 August 2025. 3. Select provisions of the Act were brought into force with effect from 1 January 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 was passed by the Lok Sabha on 11 August 2025 and by the Rajya Sabha on 12 August 2025.
  2. The National Sports Governance Act, 2025 received Presidential assent on 18 August 2025.
  3. Select provisions of the Act were brought into force with effect from 1 January 2025.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q9. The National Sports Board, which functions as the central authority for granting recognition to National Sports Bodies, has been established under which one of the following?

  • A. National Sports Governance Act, 2025
  • B. National Anti-Doping Act, 2022
  • C. Sports Authority of India, 1984
  • D. National Sports Development Code of India, 2011

Q10. Under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, the governance framework overseen through the National Sports Board extends to which of the following bodies? 1. National Olympic Committee 2. National Paralympic Committee 3. National Sports Federations 4. Court of Arbitration for Sport Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. National Olympic Committee
  2. National Paralympic Committee
  3. National Sports Federations
  4. Court of Arbitration for Sport
  • A. 1 and 3 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q11. Which one of the following is the dedicated adjudicatory forum for sports-related disputes, as distinct from the recognition-granting National Sports Board?

  • A. National Sports Tribunal
  • B. National Sports Board
  • C. Court of Arbitration for Sport
  • D. National Anti-Doping Appeal Panel

Q12. The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025 restricts the right to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to certain specified bodies. With reference to these, consider the following: 1. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2. International Olympic Committee 3. International Paralympic Committee 4. National Sports Tribunal of India Which of the above is/are NOT correctly listed as a body so permitted?

  1. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
  2. International Olympic Committee
  3. International Paralympic Committee
  4. National Sports Tribunal of India
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3
  • D. 4 only