World Cups — Set 3
Sports · विश्व कप · Questions 21–30 of 60
The 'Webb Ellis Cup' is associated with which global sporting event?
Correct Answer: A. Rugby World Cup
• **Rugby World Cup** = It is named after William Webb Ellis, who is credited with inventing the game of rugby.. • **The trophy is made of gilded s** — The trophy is made of gilded silver and has been awarded since the first tournament in 1987.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Hockey World Cup: South Africa is the most successful nation in this competition's history.; Cricket World Cup: Not the correct answer; Golf World Cup: Not the correct answer.
In which year did India host the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup for the first time?
Correct Answer: B. 1982
• **1982** = India first hosted the tournament in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1982.. • **Pakistan won that edition by d** — Pakistan won that edition by defeating West Germany in the final.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1975: India has since hosted the event multiple times, particularly in New Delhi and Bhubaneswar.; 2018: Not the correct answer; 2010: Not the correct answer.
Which female cricketer holds the record for the most runs in Women's Cricket World Cup history?
Correct Answer: C. Debbie Hockley
• **Debbie Hockley** = New Zealand's Debbie Hockley scored 1,501 runs in World Cup matches over her career.. • **She participated in five diffe** — She participated in five different editions of the tournament.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Belinda Clark: Mithali Raj of India is also among the top run-scorers in the history of the event.; Mithali Raj: Not the correct answer; Charlotte Edwards: Not the correct answer.
Which country won the most consecutive FIFA World Cups in the men's category?
Correct Answer: B. Italy
• **Italy** = Italy won the tournaments in 1934 and 1938, becoming the first to defend their title.. • **Brazil later repeated this fea** — Brazil later repeated this feat in 1958 and 1962.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Argentina: Winning consecutive World Cups is considered one of the hardest achievements in international football.; Germany: Not the correct answer; Brazil: Not the correct answer.
The first Men's Volleyball World Championship took place in which city in 1949?
Correct Answer: A. Prague
• **Prague** = The inaugural event was held in Prague, Czechoslovakia, and won by the Soviet Union.. • **Volleyball was one of the firs** — Volleyball was one of the first team sports to establish a world championship after World War II.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Warsaw: The Soviet Union historically dominated this sport for decades.; Moscow: Not the correct answer; Paris: Not the correct answer.
Which player has scored the most goals in a single edition of a FIFA World Cup?
Correct Answer: A. Just Fontaine
• **Just Fontaine** = French player Just Fontaine scored 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup held in Sweden.. • **This remains one of the most u** — This remains one of the most unbreakable records in the history of the sport.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Eusébio: Modern Golden Boot winners usually score between 6 and 8 goals.; Gerd Müller: Not the correct answer; Pelé: Not the correct answer.
In which year was the first ICC Champions Trophy (initially called the ICC KnockOut Tournament) held?
Correct Answer: B. 1998
• **1998** = The correct answer is '1998'.. • **The first edition was held in ** — The first edition was held in Bangladesh and was won by South Africa.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 2000: It was designed to raise funds for the development of cricket in non-test playing nations.; 1996: It is often referred to as the 'Mini World Cup'.; 2002: Not the correct answer.
Which nation won the first Women's FIH Hockey World Cup in 1974?
Correct Answer: D. Netherlands
• **Netherlands** = The Netherlands won the inaugural title by defeating Argentina in the final.. • **The tournament was held in Man** — The tournament was held in Mandelieu, France.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Argentina: The Dutch team has since become the most successful nation in the history of women's hockey.; Germany: Not the correct answer; Australia: Not the correct answer.
Who was the first player to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup final?
Correct Answer: C. Geoff Hurst
• **Geoff Hurst** = England's Geoff Hurst scored three goals against West Germany in the 1966 final.. • **This helped England win their ** — This helped England win their only World Cup title to date.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Kylian Mbappé: Kylian Mbappé became the only other player to achieve this feat in 2022.; Pelé: Not the correct answer; Zinedine Zidane: Not the correct answer.
Which country won the inaugural Kabaddi World Cup (Standard Style) held in 2004?
Correct Answer: C. India
• **India** = India defeated Iran in the final of the first World Cup held in Mumbai.. • **India has historically won eve** — India has historically won every edition of the Standard Style Kabaddi World Cup.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bangladesh: The sport originated in ancient India and is popular across the subcontinent.; Iran: Not the correct answer; Pakistan: Not the correct answer.