Football Cups — Set 1
Sports · फुटबॉल कप · Questions 1–10 of 60
The 'Durand Cup' is associated with which sport and is known for being the oldest tournament in Asia?
Correct Answer: C. Football
• **Fact** = The Durand Cup is a prestigious football tournament first held in 1888. • **Significance** — It was originally started by Sir Mortimer Durand in Shimla as an Army competition. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Cricket; B: Hockey; D: Lawn Tennis.
Which international football trophy was permanently awarded to Brazil after they won it for the third time in 1970?
Correct Answer: A. Jules Rimet Trophy
• **Jules** = The Jules Rimet Trophy was the original prize for the winners of the FIFA World Cup. • **Significance** — Brazil earned the right to keep it permanently after their victory in 1970. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Henri Delaunay Trophy; C: FIFA World Cup Trophy; D: Copa America.
The 'Rovers Cup', which was discontinued in 2001, was a popular tournament for which sport in India?
Correct Answer: B. Football
• **Fact** = The Rovers Cup was the second oldest football tournament in India after the Durand Cup. • **Significance** — It was established in 1891 and primarily held in Mumbai. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Polo; C: Basketball; D: Volleyball.
Which prestigious trophy is awarded to the winners of the UEFA European Championship?
Correct Answer: C. Henri Delaunay Trophy
• **Henri** = The Henri Delaunay Trophy is named after the first General Secretary of UEFA who proposed a pan-European tournament. • **Significance** — The trophy has been used since the inception of the championship in 1960. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Claret Jug; B: Borg-Warner Trophy; D: Webb Ellis Cup.
The 'Santosh Trophy' is a premier Indian tournament contested by which types of teams?
Correct Answer: A. State Associations
• **Santosh** = The Santosh Trophy is an inter-state football competition in India started in 1941. • **Significance** — It is named after the late Maharaja Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhary of Santosh. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Corporate Houses; C: Private Clubs; D: University Teams.
Which of the following trophies is awarded to the winners of the South American Football Championship?
Correct Answer: B. Copa America
• **Fact** = Copa America is the oldest still-running international continental football competition in the world. • **Significance** — It determines the champion of South America and is organized by CONMEBOL. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Gold Cup; C: Libertadores Cup; D: AFC Asian Cup.
The 'Subroto Cup' is a famous football tournament in India specifically organized for?
Correct Answer: C. School children
• **Fact** = The Subroto Cup is an inter-school football tournament named after Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee. • **Significance** — It was started in 1960 to promote the sport at the grassroots level in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Veteran players; B: Army officers; D: College students.
Which trophy is contested between the winners of the English Premier League and the FA Cup?
Correct Answer: B. Community Shield
• **Fact** = The Community Shield is an annual match played at Wembley Stadium to mark the start of the English season. • **Significance** — It was formerly known as the Charity Shield and serves a philanthropic purpose. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: FA Trophy; C: Champions League; D: Carabao Cup.
The 'Copa del Rey' is a premier knockout football competition held in which country?
Correct Answer: B. Spain
• **Fact** = The Copa del Rey is the oldest football competition in Spain, dating back to 1903. • **Significance** — Its full name translates to 'Cup of the King' in honor of the Spanish monarch. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Argentina; C: Italy; D: Portugal.
Which football cup is known as the oldest national football competition in the world?
Correct Answer: A. The FA Cup
• **Fact** = The Football Association Challenge Cup, or FA Cup, was first played during the 1871–72 season. • **Significance** — It is open to all eligible clubs down to the ninth level of the English football pyramid. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: The Copa Italia; C: The Scottish Cup; D: The DFB-Pokal.