Hockey Cups — Set 2
Sports · हॉकी कप · Questions 11–20 of 60
Which trophy is awarded to the winners of the Men's Hockey World Cup?
Correct Answer: B. World Cup Trophy
• **World Cup Trophy** = designed by Bashir Moojid, created by Pakistan Army with silver cup and floral design. • **Quad-annual event** — held every 4 years by International Hockey Federation (FIH); globe symbol on top. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Champions Trophy (elite ranking event, not world cup); Olympic Gold (separate 4-year event); Azlan Shah Cup (annual invitational, not world championship).
The 'René Frank Trophy' is associated with which aspect of hockey?
Correct Answer: D. World Junior Championship
• **Junior World Cup** = René Frank Trophy awarded to Men's Junior World Cup winners (under-21 category). • **FIH legacy** — named after long-serving FIH President; global stage for emerging talent and future stars. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Asian Games (separate Olympic event); International Umpiring (administrative award); Women's Olympics (separate women's trophy exists).
In which Indian city is the 'Surjit Memorial Hockey Tournament' organized every year?
Correct Answer: A. Jalandhar
• **Jalandhar** (Punjab) = hosts Surjit Memorial Hockey Tournament honoring Olympian and former captain Sardar Surjit Singh Randhawa. • **Equipment hub** — Jalandhar is famous manufacturing center for hockey sticks and gear globally. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ludhiana (textile industry city, no hockey identity); Patiala (Sainik School location, not this tournament); Amritsar (border city without major tournament).
The 'Obaidullah Khan Heritage Cup' is a historical hockey tournament held in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Bhopal
• **Bhopal** = organizes Obaidullah Khan Heritage Cup, known for rich hockey culture; started 1931 by Bhopal royalty. • **World-class players** — tournament has produced numerous Indian national team quality players over decades. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Indore (Holkar dynasty city); Jaipur (Rajput heritage); Lucknow (Awadhi culture emphasis).
Which of the following is a prominent hockey tournament in Mumbai?
Correct Answer: C. Bombay Gold Cup
• **Bombay Gold Cup** = major domestic hockey event in Mumbai with high-quality leading domestic team competition. • **Football confusion** — Durand Cup (Delhi football) and Santosh Trophy (football, not hockey) are different sports. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Durand Cup (football, established 1888); Kalinga Cup (Odisha football event); Santosh Trophy (Indian football championship).
The 'Dhyan Chand Trophy' is often associated with which commemorative event in India?
Correct Answer: D. National Sports Day
• **August 29 (National Sports Day)** = Dhyan Chand's birthday celebrated as India's National Sports Day honoring his legacy. • **Lifetime achievement** — Dhyan Chand Trophy recognizes lifetime sports contributions; he's regarded as greatest hockey player ever. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Republic Day (Jan 26 military/politics); Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2 independence figure); Independence Day (Aug 15 freedom struggle).
The 'Stanley Cup' is the championship trophy of which type of hockey?
Correct Answer: A. Ice Hockey
• **Ice Hockey** = Stanley Cup is oldest professional sports trophy in North America, awarded to NHL champions. • **1892 donation** — given by Lord Stanley of Preston; distinct from field hockey trophies and international competitions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Field Hockey (different sport with own cups); Street Hockey (informal, no major trophy); Roller Hockey (variant without Stanley Cup tradition).
The 'Scindia Gold Cup' is a noted tournament primarily played in which Indian city?
Correct Answer: A. Gwalior
• **Gwalior** = hosts significant Scindia Gold Cup tournament to promote hockey in central India region. • **Royal patronage** — Scindia family historically major hockey patron in Gwalior with ongoing support. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Pune (Maharashtra cricket focus); Ahmedabad (Gujarat textile industry); Nagpur (Orange city, no hockey identity).
Which of the following is an international trophy for women's field hockey?
Correct Answer: C. Champions Trophy
• **Champions Trophy** = elite international competition for both men and women featuring top FIH-ranked teams worldwide. • **Replaced by Pro League** — discontinued in recent years; served as most consistent world-class championship (post-Olympics/World Cup). • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Merdeka Cup (Malaysia regional); Davis Cup (tennis, not hockey); Sultan Azlan Shah (men's-focused invitational).
The 'Modi Gold Cup' is associated with which sport in the Indian domestic circuit?
Correct Answer: C. Hockey
• **Hockey** = Modi Gold Cup is recognized tournament in Indian hockey calendar for clubs and institutional teams. • **Industrial sponsorship** — provides competitive platform; many such trophies sponsored by industrial houses supporting local talent. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Basketball (FIBA domestic leagues); Wrestling (Kushti traditions); Volleyball (indoor court sport separate circuits).