Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

With which sport are Vijay Amritraj and Anand Amritraj associated?

Options:

Lawn tennis

Foot ball

Table tennis

Cricket

Correct Answer:

Lawn tennis

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Lawn tennis

Vijay Amritraj and Anand Amritraj are associated with lawn tennis.

The Amritraj brothers were pioneers of Indian tennis on the international stage. They were among the first Indians to play in top-flight international tour tennis. They achieved several accomplishments, including:

  • Vijay Amritraj being ranked as high as 16th in the world in singles.
  • Reaching the Wimbledon men's doubles semifinals with Anand Amritraj in 1976.
  • Captaining the Indian Davis Cup team for many years, leading them to the finals in 1974 and 1987 (Anand Amritraj was also part of both teams).