Football Cups — Set 4
Sports · फुटबॉल कप · Questions 31–40 of 60
The 'Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy' is the national championship in India for which age group in football?
Correct Answer: C. Under-19
• **Fact** = The B. • **Significance** — C. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Under-21; B: Under-15; D: Seniors.
Which European football competition was rebranded as the 'UEFA Europa League' in 2009?
Correct Answer: C. UEFA Cup
• **Fact** = The UEFA Cup was established in 1971 as a second-tier European club competition. • **Significance** — It was merged with the Intertoto Cup and renamed the Europa League to increase its commercial appeal. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Mitropa Cup; B: Intertoto Cup; D: Cup Winners' Cup.
The 'Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee Trophy' is associated with which level of football in India?
Correct Answer: B. Inter-university
• **Fact** = This trophy is awarded to the winners of the All India Inter-University Football Championship. • **Significance** — It is named after the famous educator and former Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Inter-army; C: Inter-school; D: Inter-corporate.
Which trophy is given to the winners of the premier club competition organized by the Asian Football Confederation?
Correct Answer: D. AFC Champions League
• **Fact** = The AFC Champions League is the top club competition in Asia, featuring champions from the highest-ranked Asian leagues. • **Significance** — It was rebranded from the Asian Club Championship in 2002. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: AFC Cup; B: Asian Winners Cup; C: AFC President's Cup.
The 'G.V. Raja Trophy' is a football competition held in which southern state of India?
Correct Answer: D. Kerala
• **Fact** = The G. • **Significance** — V. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Karnataka; B: Tamil Nadu; C: Andhra Pradesh.
Which football cup is known as the 'Coupe de France' in its home country?
Correct Answer: D. French Cup
• **Fact** = The Coupe de France is the premier knockout cup competition in French football. • **Significance** — It is unique because it includes clubs from France's overseas departments and territories. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: French League Cup; B: Super Cup; C: Trophy of Champions.
The 'M. Dutta Ray Trophy' is the national football championship in India for which age category?
Correct Answer: B. Under-21
• **Fact** = The M. • **Significance** — Dutta Ray Trophy is the National Football Championship for the Under-21 age group. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Under-16; C: Women; D: Under-14.
Which football cup is the most prestigious international tournament for youth teams in the Under-20 category?
Correct Answer: C. FIFA U-20 World Cup
• **Fact** = The FIFA U-20 World Cup has been the starting point for many global superstars like Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. • **Significance** — It is held every two years and features the best young talents from every continent. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Milk Cup; B: Dallas Cup; D: Toulon Tournament.
The 'Todd Memorial Trophy' is an old football competition associated with which Indian city?
Correct Answer: B. Delhi
• **Todd** = The Todd Memorial Trophy was a significant local football event in Delhi during the early to mid-20th century. • **Significance** — Local clubs and institutional teams competed fiercely for this prize. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Ambala; C: Patna; D: Lucknow.
Which football trophy is awarded to the winners of the European club competition for teams that did not qualify for the Champions League?
Correct Answer: A. Europa League
• **Fact** = The UEFA Europa League is the secondary club competition in Europe after the Champions League. • **Significance** — It provides a platform for clubs from lower-ranked leagues and teams finishing just below the top spots in major leagues. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Latin Cup; C: Mitropa Cup; D: Conference League.