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Do you claim to be a Rower at Heart?
Put your Rowing knowledge to test and take this 3 minute-quiz to find out if you actually are!

Questions and Answers

1.

What is the weight of a single scull?
- A.
  
  30.8 kg
- B.
  
  14 lbs
- C.
  
  14 kg
- D.
  
  14.8 lbs
Correct Answer
C. 14 kg

Explanation
Originally all rowing boats were made of wood. When Rowing became a competitive sport, the boat material evolved to make the boat lightweight in order to make it faster. Single scull is the most lightweight yet second slowest boat in all the rowing boats. International Rowing Federation and the Olympics set the minimum weight of the scull at 14 kg (30.8 lbs) with the average length around 8.2 m (27 ft).

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2.

Which of the following is an abbreviation of the term "cox"?
- A.
  
  Coxwain
- B.
  
  Coxner
- C.
  
  Coxee
- D.
  
  Coxer
Correct Answer
A. Coxwain

Explanation
The correct answer is Coxwain. Coxwain is an abbreviation of the term "cox," which refers to the person who steers and directs a boat, particularly in rowing. The other options, Coxner, Coxee, and Coxer, are not recognized abbreviations or variations of the term "cox."

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3.

Which of the following is not a PARA Rowing Category?
- A.
  
  PR1
- B.
  
  PR2
- C.
  
  PR3
- D.
  
  PR4
Correct Answer
D. PR4

Explanation

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4.

Who is known as India's Golden Sculler?
- A.
  
  Dattu Bhoknal
- B.
  
  Sawarn Singh
- C.
  
  Bajranglal
- D.
  
  Paulose
Correct Answer
C. Bajranglal

Explanation

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5.

What is the World Record Time for Coxless Pair?
- A.
  
  6:08'30
- B.
  
  6:08'50
- C.
  
  6:08'90
- D.
  
  6:09'50
Correct Answer
B. 6:08'50
6.

What is the scull oar length?
- A.
  
  284-290 cm
- B.
  
  286-290 cm
- C.
  
  296-300 cm
- D.
  
  290-294 cm
Correct Answer
A. 284-290 cm
7.

What is the average crew weight for Lightweight Men Indoor Rowing?
- A.
  
  72.5 kg
- B.
  
  75 kg
- C.
  
  72.5 lbs
- D.
  
  72 kg
Correct Answer
B. 75 kg
8.

Who represented India at London Olympics twice?
- A.
  
  Dattu Bhoknal
- B.
  
  Sawarn Singh
- C.
  
  Bajranglal
- D.
  
  Manjeet Singh
Correct Answer
D. Manjeet Singh
9.

What does MRA stand for and when was it formed?
- A.
  
  Maharashtra Rowing Association in 1976
- B.
  
  Maharashtra Rowing Alliance in 1977
- C.
  
  Maharashtra Rowing Organization in 1977
- D.
  
  Maharashtra Rowing Association in 1977
Correct Answer
D. Maharashtra Rowing Association in 1977
10.

What is FISA?
- A.
  
  World Rowing Federation
- B.
  
  World Rowing Association
- C.
  
  World Rowing Federal
- D.
  
  World Racing Federation
Correct Answer
A. World Rowing Federation
11.

Who is the President of Rowing Federation of India as of 2020?
- A.
  
  M V Sriram
- B.
  
  Rajlaxmi Singh Deo
- C.
  
  C P Singh Deo
- D.
  
  Souvik Ghose
Correct Answer
B. Rajlaxmi Singh Deo
12.

How many Dhyanchand Awards Indian Rowing has won so far?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  1
Correct Answer
C. 2

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Copy Of Are You A True Indian Rower At Heart?

What is the weight of a single scull?

Which of the following is an abbreviation of the term "cox"?

Which of the following is not a PARA Rowing Category?

Who is known as India's Golden Sculler?

What is the World Record Time for Coxless Pair?

What is the scull oar length?

What is the average crew weight for Lightweight Men Indoor Rowing?

Who represented India at London Olympics twice?

What does MRA stand for and when was it formed?

What is FISA?

Who is the President of Rowing Federation of India as of 2020?

How many Dhyanchand Awards Indian Rowing has won so far?