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116. The D/L (Duckworth-Lewis) method is used in cricket to?
A. Set revised targets in rain-interrupted matches
B. Calculate batting average
C. Determine player of match
D. Determine toss outcomes
Explanation: The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method is used to calculate revised targets for the team batting second in rain-interrupted limited-overs matches.
117. ICC stands for?
A. International Cricket Council
B. Indian Cricket Council
C. International Cricket Commission
D. International Championship of Cricket
Explanation: ICC stands for International Cricket Council — the global governing body of cricket founded in 1909.
118. India's highest individual score in T20 Internationals is held by?
A. Suryakumar Yadav (100*)
B. Rohit Sharma (118)
C. Virat Kohli (82*)
D. KL Rahul (110*)
Explanation: Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score in T20 Internationals — 118 against Sri Lanka in 2017.
119. The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy was lifted by which player as captain?
A. Suryakumar Yadav
B. Rohit Sharma
C. Virat Kohli
D. Hardik Pandya
Explanation: Suryakumar Yadav, captain of India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad, lifted the trophy after India's victory over New Zealand.
120. India's Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by?
A. President on advice of PM-led committee
B. Parliament by vote
C. Supreme Court
D. Vice President
Explanation: India's Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India on the advice of a committee comprising the PM, Leader of Opposition, and a Cabinet Minister (as per 2023 amendment).