Cricket is widely listed as a hobby in RAS applications, so interviewers may test your knowledge about the sport. With its strong role in India’s culture and economy, cricket-related questions can include everything from rules and players to social perspectives. Below is a helpful list of technical, factual, and general questions for RAS interview preparation.
General/ Opinion-Based Questions
Do you play cricket?
What kind of cricket do you play? (e.g., street cricket)
What are India’s chances of winning the upcoming World Cup?
Why is cricket more developed in India compared to other sports?
What is your view on rural and urban Olympics in Rajasthan?
Why is cricket sometimes referred to as a “colonial sport”?
Why did cricket become so popular in India after independence?
Do you think cricket overshadowed regional sports in India?
Why is cricket not included in the Olympics?
Why do so many Indians love cricket?
What are the origins of cricket? (historical-general)
How does cricket reflect gender inequality?
What is the significance of the movie “Lagaan” in Indian cricket?
What is the role of cricket skills in administration?
What is the significance of IPL in Indian cricket?
How is cricket helping in rural development?
What steps can be taken to promote other sports in India?
What is the overall contribution of Rajasthan to Indian sports?
What is your view on women’s cricket development in India?
Why is cricket sometimes considered a “gentleman’s game”?
How does cricket impact India’s economy?
Fact-Based Questions
Explain the Ashwin and Bairstow controversy.
In which recent tournament did an unexpected result occur?
What is the height of stumps?
Where is T10 cricket being played?
Who is known as the “Googly Man of India”?
When did India win the Cricket World Cup?
Where is the upcoming World Cup being held?
Who are the top three spinners in India currently?
Which cricket series has just concluded, and which one is ongoing?
Which famous cricketers are from Rajasthan?
Has any notable cricket event taken place in Rajasthan?
Who is the current captain of the Indian cricket team?
Name a recent controversy in international cricket.
What is the ICC, and what is its role?
How are players ranked in cricket?
Which state associations manage cricket in Rajasthan?
Technical Cricket Questions
What is “Mankading”?
What is a googly in cricket?
What qualities are required for an opener in cricket?
What qualities are required for a fifth-number batsman?
What are the dimensions of a cricket field?
Explain the Duckworth-Lewis method in cricket.
What is the difference between Test, ODI, and T20 formats?
