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The Great Wall of India Trivia Quiz

In light of Rahul Dravid's superb performance in Adelaide, I feel a quiz must be written to laud him. This quiz is all about Rahul Dravid, formerly called, "The Great Wall of India".

A multiple-choice quiz by halfbakedangi. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
halfbakedangi

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
162,030

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1167

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Rahul Dravid's full name? Hint

Rahul Salaam Dravid

Rahul Ramesh Dravid

Rahul Sharad Dravid

Rahul Ajit Dravid

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which school did Rahul Dravid study in? Hint

St. Joseph's

St. Patrick's

St. Clare's

St. Xaviers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Dravid has played for which English county? Hint

Somerset

Kent

Lancashire

Middlesex

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Question 4 of 10

4. Against which team did Rahul Dravid make his debut for India? Hint

England

West Indies

Australia

South Africa

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Question 5 of 10

5. Rahul Dravid also bowls. What kind of action does he have? Hint

Right arm leg break

Right arm off break

Right arm medium fast

Right arm fast

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which was the first World Cup Rahul Dravid played in? Hint

2003 World Cup

1996 World Cup

1999 World Cup

1992 World Cup

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Question 7 of 10

7. In his early years, Rahul Dravid was labeled as a Test batsman because of his low strike rate.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rahul Dravid was voted the "Wisden Cricketer of the Year" in which year? Hint

1997

2000

2001

2003

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Question 9 of 10

9. Cricket fans may remember the Australia test in Kolkata 2001, where Rahul Dravid was involved in a huge partnership with VVS Laxman. Laxman scored 281. How much did Dravid score? Hint

207

345

217

180

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Question 10 of 10

10. Rahul Dravid was married to a Nagpur woman. What was her name? Hint

Vijeta Pendharkar

Rani Shastri

Ria Sharma

Uma Singh

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Rahul Dravid's full name?

Answer: Rahul Sharad Dravid

Rahul Sharad Dravid was a fine right handed batsman for India in 2003. He hailed from the state of Karnataka.

2. Which school did Rahul Dravid study in?

Answer: St. Joseph's

Rahul Dravid started playing cricket at the age of 12. He made his Ranji debut against Maharashtra in 1991.

3. Dravid has played for which English county?

Answer: Kent

4. Against which team did Rahul Dravid make his debut for India?

Answer: England

He made his debut in the 1996 test against England at Lords. On his debut, he scored a britty 95. The test was drawn.

5. Rahul Dravid also bowls. What kind of action does he have?

Answer: Right arm off break

Rahul Dravid is also a good wicket-keeper. He kept for India in the 2003 World Cup.

6. Which was the first World Cup Rahul Dravid played in?

Answer: 1999 World Cup

His first match in the World Cup was against South Africa on the 15th of May. Rahul Dravid scored 54. Unfortunately, India lost the match by 4 wickets.

7. In his early years, Rahul Dravid was labeled as a Test batsman because of his low strike rate.

Answer: True

It was true that the critics lashed out at him for playing slowly in his early years. However, the New Zealand tour in 1998-1999 saw him prove his critics wrong.

8. Rahul Dravid was voted the "Wisden Cricketer of the Year" in which year?

Answer: 2000

9. Cricket fans may remember the Australia test in Kolkata 2001, where Rahul Dravid was involved in a huge partnership with VVS Laxman. Laxman scored 281. How much did Dravid score?

Answer: 180

They both shared a amazing 376-run partnership. From being made to follow-on, India amassed 657 and won the test. They eventually went on to win the Test series.

10. Rahul Dravid was married to a Nagpur woman. What was her name?

Answer: Vijeta Pendharkar

The marriage was held on the 4th of May, 2003.

Source: Author halfbakedangi

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