Football Cups — Set 5
Sports · फुटबॉल कप · Questions 41–50 of 60
Which football tournament is the oldest in Asia and the third oldest in the world?
Correct Answer: C. Durand Cup
• **Fact** = The Durand Cup, founded in 1888, holds the record for being Asia's oldest football tournament. • **Significance** — It is surpassed globally only by the FA Cup and the Scottish Cup. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Santosh Trophy; B: IFA Shield; D: Rovers Cup.
The Jules Rimet Trophy was originally known by what name?
Correct Answer: A. Victory
• **Jules** = The Jules Rimet Trophy was initially simply called 'Victory' before being renamed in 1946 to honor the FIFA president. • **Significance** — It depicted Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, holding a decagonal cup. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: World Shield; C: FIFA Cup; D: Gold Cup.
Which of the following is an Indian national football tournament contested by state teams?
Correct Answer: A. Santosh Trophy
• **Unlike** = Unlike many other tournaments that feature clubs, the Santosh Trophy is a competition between Indian states and union territories. • **Significance** — It was the most prestigious football title in India for several decades. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Durand Cup; C: IFA Shield; D: Federation Cup.
The 'FA Cup' final is traditionally played at which iconic stadium?
Correct Answer: B. Wembley
• **Fact** = Wembley Stadium in London is the home of English football and host to the FA Cup final since 1923. • **Significance** — The original stadium was demolished and rebuilt with its famous arch, reopening in 2007. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Anfield; C: Stamford Bridge; D: Old Trafford.
Which football cup is known as the 'South American Championship'?
Correct Answer: C. Copa America
• **Fact** = Copa America is the official name for the South American national team championship. • **Significance** — It is one of the most widely viewed sporting events globally, featuring world-class players. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Sudamericana; B: Recopa; D: Copa Libertadores.
In Indian football history, which club became the first to win the IFA Shield in 1911?
Correct Answer: D. Mohun Bagan
• **Fact** = Mohun Bagan's 1911 IFA Shield victory over East Yorkshire Regiment is a legendary event in Indian sports. • **Significance** — It was seen as a major symbolic win for Indian nationalism against British teams. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: East Bengal; B: Aryan FC; C: Mohammedan SC.
The 'Colombo Cup' was a four-nation football tournament involving which group of countries?
Correct Answer: B. South Asian nations
• **Fact** = The Colombo Cup was played between India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), and Myanmar (Burma) in the 1950s. • **Significance** — It was one of the earliest regional tournaments in Asian football history. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Middle Eastern nations; C: East Asian nations; D: South East Asian nations.
The 'Sait Nagjee Trophy' is a premier football tournament of which Indian city?
Correct Answer: D. Kozhikode
• **Fact** = Kozhikode in Kerala is the traditional host of the Sait Nagjee Football Tournament. • **Significance** — The city has a deep-rooted football culture and is known for its passionate fans. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Shillong; B: Kolkata; C: Margao.
Which of the following football trophies is awarded to the champions of Europe?
Correct Answer: B. Henri Delaunay Trophy
• **Henri** = The Henri Delaunay Trophy is the official prize for the UEFA European Championship. • **Significance** — It is named after the French football administrator who was the first General Secretary of UEFA. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: America's Cup; C: Webb Ellis Cup; D: Davis Cup.
The 'Merdeka Cup' was started to celebrate the independence of which country?
Correct Answer: A. Malaysia
• **Fact** = Malaysia launched the Merdeka Cup in 1957 to mark its independence (Merdeka means independence in Malay). • **Significance** — For decades, it was considered a premier tournament in Asian football. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Indonesia; C: Singapore; D: India.