Hockey Cups — Set 3
Sports · हॉकी कप · Questions 21–30 of 60
The 'Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup' is an invitation-based tournament held for which sport?
Correct Answer: C. Hockey
• **Hockey** = Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup is prominent invitation tournament named after India's second Prime Minister. • **Competitive spirit** = keeps domestic hockey season vibrant through high-level invitational competition. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Football (Durand, Santosh trophies); Chess (Bilbao tournament); Tennis (Davis/Fed Cup traditions).
The 'MCC Trophy' in hockey refers to a tournament hosted by which club?
Correct Answer: A. Madras Cricket Club
• **Madras Cricket Club** (Chennai) = hosts MCC Trophy despite name; has long history promoting hockey and tennis. • **South India's oldest** — club's hockey tournament is among oldest in southern Indian domestic circuit. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mumbai City Club (not founding cricket club); Mysore Cultural Club (different institution); Marylebone Cricket Club (London-based, famous but not India-based).
Which hockey tournament is known for being played on grass even after the introduction of turf?
Correct Answer: A. Beighton Cup
• **Beighton Cup (Kolkata)** = traditionally played on natural grass despite synthetic astro-turf becoming standard globally. • **Classic preservation** — maintains historic style of play India was once famous for; unique tradition among modern tournaments. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Aga Khan Cup (uses modern turf); Scindia Gold Cup (Gwalior modern facilities); Surjit Memorial (contemporary synthetic surfaces).
The 'Dudley Cup' is associated with which regional hockey league?
Correct Answer: C. Australian League
• **Australia** = Dudley Cup is historical trophy in Australian hockey contested at state/regional levels. • **Powerhouse tradition** = Australia's hockey dominance reflected in many such local competitive traditions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Indian League (separate domestic structure); European League (Euro-Hockey competitions); British League (UK-based leagues different format).
The 'Guru Nanak Championship' in India is specifically organized for which category?
Correct Answer: D. Women's Juniors
• **Women's Juniors** = Guru Nanak Championship is national-level tournament specifically for junior women's hockey. • **Grassroots pathway** — vital entry point for young girls into national team setup; emphasizes female sports development. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Men's Seniors (Rangaswami Cup focus); Women's Seniors (Lady Ratan Tata Cup); Men's Juniors (separate tournaments exist).
Which of the following trophies is awarded in the inter-university hockey competitions in India?
Correct Answer: B. Dr. A.C. Chatterjee Cup
• **Inter-university hockey** = Dr. A.C. Chatterjee Cup associated with university-level matches. • **National talent source** — university hockey is major talent pipeline for national team selection. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy (general education award); Rani Jhansi Cup (women's national); S.N. Vohra Cup (departmental tournament).
The 'Allwyn Asia Cup' was a trophy presented in which sport?
Correct Answer: A. Hockey
• **Asian Hockey Federation** = Allwyn Asia Cup international tournament for Asian teams. • **Continental champion** — winning this cup usually guarantees qualification for global tournaments. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Archery (separate sport with Khel Ratna); Table Tennis (Asian Cup separate event); Cricket (no Allwyn trophy in cricket).
The 'K.D. Singh Babu Trophy' is named after a legendary player from which Indian state?
Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
• **Uttar Pradesh** = K.D. Singh 'Babu' legendary hockey player's home state. • **Field mastery** — known for incredible stickwork and captaincy excellence on field. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bihar (no major hockey identity); Punjab (different hockey icons); West Bengal (Beighton Cup region).
The 'Junior Asia Cup' is a qualifying event for which major tournament?
Correct Answer: D. Junior World Cup
• **Junior World Cup** = Junior Asia Cup serves as continental qualifier for FIH event. • **Under-21 success** — India and Pakistan historically most successful teams in this competition. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Olympics (separate 4-year event); Asian Games (different championship structure); Senior World Cup (adult level).
The 'Welsh Cup' is an annual knockout competition for hockey clubs in which country?
Correct Answer: B. Wales
• **Wales** = Welsh Cup primary annual knockout competition for hockey clubs. • **Grassroots emphasis** — allows local clubs to compete for national club-level honors. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: England (separate English Cup system); Scotland (Scottish variant structure); Ireland (Irish separate system).