UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — India’s Strengthened Sports Ecosystem

Q1. The Khelo India Scheme, which is now being elevated into the outcome-oriented Khelo India Mission, was originally created by merging how many pre-existing centrally-run sports schemes?

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

Q2. With reference to the schemes that were consolidated to form the Khelo India Scheme, consider the following: 1. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan 2. Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme 3. National Sports Talent Search Scheme 4. Target Olympic Podium Scheme Which of the above is/are correctly identified as predecessor schemes merged into the Khelo India Scheme?

  1. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan
  2. Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme
  3. National Sports Talent Search Scheme
  4. Target Olympic Podium Scheme
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. With reference to the sports-sector allocations in the Union Budget 2026-27 as compared with the previous year, consider the following statements: 1. The total allocation to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports rose from ₹3,346 crore (RE 2025-26) to ₹4,479.88 crore (BE 2026-27). 2. The overall increase in the Ministry's allocation over the previous year is of the order of ₹1,133 crore. 3. Within this Budget, the Khelo India component received ₹500 crore while the Sports Goods Manufacturing initiative received ₹924.35 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The total allocation to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports rose from ₹3,346 crore (RE 2025-26) to ₹4,479.88 crore (BE 2026-27).
  2. The overall increase in the Ministry's allocation over the previous year is of the order of ₹1,133 crore.
  3. Within this Budget, the Khelo India component received ₹500 crore while the Sports Goods Manufacturing initiative received ₹924.35 crore.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. With reference to the sports-related figures announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, consider the following pairings: 1. Khelo India — ₹924.35 crore 2. Promotion of Sports Goods Manufacturing — ₹500 crore 3. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports total (BE 2026-27) — ₹4,479.88 crore 4. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports total (RE 2025-26) — ₹4,479.88 crore Which of the above pairings is/are NOT correct?

  1. Khelo India — ₹924.35 crore
  2. Promotion of Sports Goods Manufacturing — ₹500 crore
  3. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports total (BE 2026-27) — ₹4,479.88 crore
  4. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports total (RE 2025-26) — ₹4,479.88 crore
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 3 and 4

Q5. With reference to the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 (National Sports Policy 2025) as compared with earlier national sports policies, consider the following statements: 1. It replaces the National Sports Policy of 2001. 2. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025. 3. It is the first-ever national sports policy of independent India, there having been none before it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. It replaces the National Sports Policy of 2001.
  2. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025.
  3. It is the first-ever national sports policy of independent India, there having been none before it.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q6. Which one of the following was the first National Sports Policy of independent India?

  • A. National Sports Policy, 1984
  • B. National Sports Policy, 2001
  • C. Khelo Bharat Niti, 2025
  • D. Khelo India Scheme, 2018

Q7. With reference to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), consider the following statements: 1. It was formulated in 2014 under the ambit of the National Sports Development Fund. 2. It aims to identify and support potential medal prospects for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 3. Its implementation is overseen by the Mission Olympic Cell. 4. It is administered by the NITI Aayog. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. It was formulated in 2014 under the ambit of the National Sports Development Fund.
  2. It aims to identify and support potential medal prospects for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  3. Its implementation is overseen by the Mission Olympic Cell.
  4. It is administered by the NITI Aayog.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q8. In the context of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, what is the 'Mission Olympic Cell'?

  • A. The dedicated body that oversees the implementation of TOPS and approves customised training and support programmes for selected athletes
  • B. An autonomous body under the NITI Aayog set up to boost export of sports equipment
  • C. A wing of the Sports Authority of India that runs the Khelo India accreditation of academies
  • D. A statutory fund that disburses cash awards to Olympic and Paralympic medal winners

Q9. In the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, the subject 'Sports' is placed under which one of the following?

  • A. Entry 33 of the State List (List II)
  • B. Entry 33 of the Union List (List I)
  • C. The Concurrent List (List III)
  • D. Entry 25 of the State List (List II)

Q10. The ₹500 crore initiative announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 for 'Promotion of Sports Goods Manufacturing' is best described as which one of the following?

  • A. A dedicated initiative to promote domestic manufacturing, research and innovation in sports goods
  • B. A NITI Aayog scheme to subsidise imports of affordable sports equipment
  • C. A Production-Linked Incentive scheme run by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for sports exports
  • D. A fund managed by the Sports Authority of India to procure equipment for Khelo India centres

Q11. In the context of repositioning sports within the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, consider the following statements: 1. India aims to be among the Top 10 sporting nations by 2036. 2. India aims to be among the Top 5 sporting nations by 2047. 3. Sports is being positioned as a pillar linking youth, employment, manufacturing and soft power. 4. India aims to be ranked the world's No. 1 sporting nation by 2036. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. India aims to be among the Top 10 sporting nations by 2036.
  2. India aims to be among the Top 5 sporting nations by 2047.
  3. Sports is being positioned as a pillar linking youth, employment, manufacturing and soft power.
  4. India aims to be ranked the world's No. 1 sporting nation by 2036.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q12. The Khelo India Mission and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme are implemented under the administrative authority of which one of the following?

  • A. The Department of Sports under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
  • B. The Department of School Education under the Ministry of Education
  • C. The Sports Authority of India under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • D. The Ministry of Culture, Government of India