Other Trophies — Set 5
Sports · अन्य ट्रॉफी · Questions 41–50 of 60
Which polo trophy, established in 1880, is the oldest and most prestigious polo tournament in India and is held annually in Kolkata?
Correct Answer: B. Ezra Cup
• **Ezra Cup** = oldest polo trophy established in Kolkata in 1880. • **Calcutta Polo Club** — world's oldest polo club founded 1862; annual Maidan tournament. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Radha Mohan Cup: prestigious but not as old; Prithi Singh Cup: important but younger; Rajpipla Gold Cup: separate regional trophy.
The 'Ranji Trophy' is the premier domestic championship in which sport?
Correct Answer: D. Cricket
• **Ranji Trophy** = most important first-class cricket tournament in India. • **K.S. Ranjitsinhji honor** — first Indian international cricketer, started 1934-35. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Hockey: stick-based field sport different format; Kabaddi: traditional Indian tag game; Football: ground-based team sport.
With which sport is the 'Duleep Trophy' associated?
Correct Answer: D. Cricket
• **Duleep Trophy** = domestic cricket competition between geographical zones. • **National selection platform** — named after Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji of Nawanagar. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tennis: individual racquet sport; Football: ground team sport; Hockey: stick-based field sport.
The 'Santosh Trophy' is the national championship for which sport in India?
Correct Answer: B. Football
• **Santosh Trophy** = most prestigious state-level football championship in India. • **Founded 1941** — regional competition by state associations nationwide. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Volleyball: net sport different format; Hockey: stick-based field sport; Cricket: bat-and-ball sport separate.
The 'Durand Cup' is associated with which of the following sports?
Correct Answer: B. Football
• **Durand Cup** = Asia's oldest football tournament, third oldest worldwide. • **Founded 1888** — held in Shimla, named after Sir Mortimer Durand founder. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Basketball: indoor court sport different equipment; Cricket: bat-and-ball sport separate; Hockey: stick-based field sport.
The 'Thomas Cup' is associated with which international sport?
Correct Answer: A. Badminton
• **Thomas Cup** = world men's team badminton championship. • **Started 1948-49** — held biennial; India won first title 2022. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Table Tennis: different sport with paddle; Lawn Tennis: larger court racquet sport; Golf: individual outdoor sport.
With which sport is the 'Uber Cup' associated?
Correct Answer: A. Badminton
• **Uber Cup** = women's team badminton world championship. • **Named after Betty Uber** — former British player, runs with men's Thomas Cup. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Squash: enclosed racquet sport different rules; Tennis: larger court individual/doubles sport; Table Tennis: paddle sport on table.
The 'Davis Cup' is a prestigious international trophy in which sport?
Correct Answer: D. Tennis
• **Davis Cup** = premier men's lawn tennis team international event. • **Founded 1900** — called 'World Cup of Tennis', founded by Dwight F. Davis. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Table Tennis: paddle sport on table; Golf: individual outdoor sport; Badminton: shuttlecock net sport.
The 'Ryder Cup' is a biennial competition in which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Golf
• **Ryder Cup** = golf team competition Europe versus United States biennial. • **Named after Samuel Ryder** — trophy donor, no prize money for players. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sailing: water sport without team competition format; Cricket: bat-and-ball sport team dynamics; Tennis: individual court sport racquet play.
With which sport is the 'Sultan Azlan Shah Cup' associated?
Correct Answer: A. Hockey
• **Sultan Azlan Shah Cup** = annual international men's field hockey tournament Malaysia. • **Established 1983** — named after ninth King of Malaysia, prestigious calendar event. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Polo: equestrian horseback sport stick play; Football: ground team sport; Cricket: bat-and-ball sport different format.