Hockey Cups — Set 6
Sports · हॉकी कप · Questions 51–60 of 60
The Beighton Cup, started in 1895, is considered the oldest hockey tournament in India. Who was the first winner of this cup?
Correct Answer: C. Bengal Naval Volunteers
• **Bengal Naval Volunteers** = first Beighton Cup winners in 1895, marking formal start. • **Historic marker** — held almost annually since inception over 130 years ago continuously. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Customs Club (early participant); Calcutta Rangers (cricket association); Mohun Bagan (football).
Which hockey trophy is often referred to as the 'National Championship' for men in India?
Correct Answer: B. Rangaswami Cup
• **Rangaswami Cup** = official Senior Men's National Hockey Championship trophy. • **State competition** = primary tournament where state teams compete for national selection. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Aga Khan Cup (Mumbai domestic); Beighton Cup (oldest but not national); Nehru Cup (school-level).
The 'Sultan Azlan Shah Cup' is an invitational international tournament. How many teams usually participate in this event?
Correct Answer: A. 6
• **6 teams** = Sultan Azlan Shah Cup typically features top international sides. • **Round-robin format** — followed by classification matches; respected invitational tournament. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 4 teams (too small for invitational); 10 teams (too large); 8 teams (uncommon).
The 'Lady Ratan Tata Trophy' was established to promote which of the following?
Correct Answer: C. Women's Hockey
• **Women's hockey** = Lady Ratan Tata Trophy specifically established for female athletes. • **Tata legacy** — named after wife; reflects family's pioneering women's sports support. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Men's Hockey (Rangaswami Cup); Tribal Hockey (ethnic-focused); Children's Hockey (sub-junior).
In which year did India win its first Hockey World Cup title?
Correct Answer: C. 1975
• **1975** = India won only Hockey World Cup defeating Pakistan in Kuala Lumpur final. • **Historic achievement** — remains India's sole World Cup championship in hockey to date. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1973 (pre-World Cup era); 1980 (later period); 1971 (independence era).
The 'Aga Khan Cup' is traditionally played in which Indian city?
Correct Answer: D. Mumbai
• **Mumbai** = Aga Khan Cup traditionally premier hockey tournament in this city. • **Three majors** = among three major domestic trophies alongside Beighton and Rangaswami. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Lucknow (not hockey city); Kolkata (Beighton Cup location); New Delhi (other capital).
Which trophy is associated with the 'Inter-Railway' Hockey Championship in India?
Correct Answer: B. Inter-Railway Trophy
• **Inter-Railway Trophy** = major championship among different Indian railway zones. • **Railway dominance** = Indian Railways biggest employer and promoter of hockey players. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Dhyan Chand Trophy (lifetime award); Rangaswami Cup (national championship); Kalinga Cup (Odisha).
The 'Dhyan Chand Award' is the highest award for lifetime achievement in which field?
Correct Answer: D. Sports and Games
• **Sports and games** = Dhyan Chand Award highest lifetime achievement honor. • **Hockey wizard legacy** = named after Major Dhyan Chand; recognizes post-retirement contributions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Music (arts discipline); Science (academic field); Literature (written works).
The 'Scindia Gold Cup' hockey tournament is organized in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Gwalior
• **Gwalior** = Scindia Gold Cup famous hockey tournament in Madhya Pradesh city. • **Gwalior tradition** — known for producing quality hockey players with division support. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Indore (Holkar dynasty city); Bhopal (separate Obaidullah tournament); Ujjain (ancient city).
The 'Champions Trophy' was an annual event featuring how many top-ranked teams?
Correct Answer: D. 6
• **6 teams** = Champions Trophy originally featured world's top-ranked teams. • **Most elite** — most consistent tournament after Olympics and World Cup globally. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 12 teams (too large); 4 teams (too few); 10 teams (uncommon).