Other Trophies — Set 2
Sports · अन्य ट्रॉफी · Questions 11–20 of 60
The 'Ezra Cup' is a famous trophy in which of the following sports?
Correct Answer: C. Polo
• **Ezra Cup** = world's first-ever polo trophy established in 19th-century India. • **David Elias Ezra** — named after the prominent merchant who founded it. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sailing: water sport unrelated to polo; Cycling: individual sport different from equestrian polo; Rowing: water-based team sport not played on horseback.
In which sport is the 'Dhyan Chand Award' given for lifetime achievement?
Correct Answer: A. All Sports
• **Dhyan Chand Award** = India's highest lifetime achievement award for all sports. • **Instituted 2002** — named after legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Wrestling: specific combat sport not umbrella category; Cricket: single sport not eligible for all-sports award; Hockey: while Dhyan Chand played hockey, award covers all sports.
The 'B.C. Raj Trophy' is associated with which sport at the national level?
Correct Answer: B. Football
• **B.C. Raj Trophy** = national championship for junior football in India. • **Eleven-a-side competition** — identifies young talent for national team selection. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Hockey: field sport with different trophy systems; Tennis: individual racquet sport unrelated to football; Kabaddi: traditional Indian tag game separate from B.C. Raj.
The 'Jayalakshmi Cup' is associated with which of the following?
Correct Answer: D. Table Tennis
• **Jayalakshmi Cup** = women's table tennis national championship award. • **Olympic sport since 1988** — also known as ping-pong worldwide. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Badminton: racquet sport played with shuttlecock on court; Chess: mind sport not played on table; Tennis: larger court sport with different equipment and scoring.
With which sport is the 'Vittal Trophy' associated?
Correct Answer: D. Football
• **Vittal Trophy** = domestic football tournament in southern India. • **Club-level competition** — fosters local community engagement and sportsmanship. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Polo: equestrian sport unrelated to football; Cricket: bat-and-ball game different team dynamics; Hockey: field sport played with curved sticks and ball.
The 'Scindia Cup' is a well-known trophy in which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Hockey
• **Scindia Cup** = field hockey trophy in India named after Gwalior royal family. • **Olympic success** — India's historically dominant sport at international level. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Cricket: bat-and-ball sport different team structure; Swimming: individual aquatic sport not team-based; Polo: equestrian sport played on horseback, not field hockey.
In which sport is the 'Ramanujan Cup' awarded?
Correct Answer: A. Table Tennis
• **Ramanujan Cup** = junior-level table tennis award in India. • **Young player development** — encourages competitive sport participation among youth. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mathematics: abstract subject not a sport activity; Chess: mind game lacks physical requirement of table tennis; Billiards: cue sport with different table and equipment.
The 'Lady Ratan Tata Trophy' is related to which sport?
Correct Answer: A. Hockey
• **Lady Ratan Tata Trophy** = women's field hockey national championship in India. • **Women athlete platform** — showcases skills and recent popularity growth. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tennis: individual racquet sport with different court; Badminton: shuttlecock sport different equipment; Table Tennis: small paddle sport played on table.
With which sport is the 'Basalat Jha Trophy' associated?
Correct Answer: C. Cricket
• **Basalat Jha Trophy** = domestic cricket award in India. • **Zonal/university level** — contested at regional and educational institution championships. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tennis: individual racquet sport with court; Football: team sport with field dynamics; Hockey: stick-and-ball sport different from bat-and-ball cricket.
The 'Nizam Gold Cup' is associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: C. Football
• **Nizam Gold Cup** = historical football tournament established in Hyderabad. • **Royal patronage** — founded by Hyderabad state rulers to popularize football. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Cricket: bat-and-ball sport different from football; Horse Racing: equestrian competition unrelated to team sport; Hockey: field sport with stick-based play.