Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

For which game has the Father of Leander Paes been a member of the Indian National Team?

Options:

Basketball

Hockey

Tennis

Badminton

Correct Answer:

Hockey

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Hockey

Vece Paes, the father of Leander Paes, was a notable member of the Indian National Hockey Team. He represented India in field hockey, a sport in which India has a rich history and tradition of excellence. Vece Paes' involvement in field hockey reflects his athletic background and his contribution to Indian sports.

Leander Paes, following in his father's footsteps as an accomplished athlete, eventually chose tennis as his sport and went on to become one of the most successful tennis players in Indian history, winning numerous Grand Slam titles and representing India in multiple Olympic Games.

Overall, the Paes family's involvement in sports, with Vece Paes in hockey and Leander Paes in tennis, highlights their significant contribution to Indian sports and their commitment to athletic excellence.