World Cups — Set 4

Correct Answer: C. Australia

• **Australia** = Australia has won seven Women's World Cup titles, far more than any other nation.. • **Their dominance includes multi** — Their dominance includes multiple successful title defenses across different decades.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: India: Australia's structure for women's cricket is considered the best in the world.; England: Not the correct answer; New Zealand: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: D. 1966

• **1966** = World Cup Willie, a lion wearing a Union Flag jersey, was the first mascot for the 1966 England World Cup.. • **Mascots have since become a st** — Mascots have since become a standard marketing and cultural feature of the tournament.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1970: They often represent a characteristic feature of the host country.; 1962: Not the correct answer; 1974: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: D. Virat Kohli

• **Virat Kohli** = Virat Kohli scored 765 runs in the 2023 World Cup held in India.. • **He broke the previous record o** — He broke the previous record of 673 runs set by Sachin Tendulkar in 2003.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Matthew Hayden: This achievement reflects extreme consistency over a single tournament.; Rohit Sharma: Not the correct answer; Sachin Tendulkar: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: C. Finland

• **Finland** = The championships were held in Helsinki, Finland, a city with a rich history of athletics.. • **Before this, Olympic winners w** — Before this, Olympic winners were considered the de facto world champions.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Greece: It is now held every two years as the premier track and field event.; Germany: Not the correct answer; United States: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: C. India

• **India** = India defeated Pakistan in the final held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.. • **This remains India's only gold** — This remains India's only gold medal in the history of the Hockey World Cup.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Australia: The winning goal was scored by Ashok Kumar, the son of hockey legend Dhyan Chand.; Netherlands: Not the correct answer; Pakistan: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: C. 1989

• **1989** = The correct answer is '1989'.. • **The inaugural Futsal World Cup** — The inaugural Futsal World Cup was held in the Netherlands and won by Brazil.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 2000: Futsal is a variant of association football played on a hard court, smaller than a football pitch.; 1992: It is credited with helping develop the technical skills of many football stars.; 1996: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: B. 1953

• **1953** = The correct answer is '1953'.. • **The first edition took place i** — The first edition took place in Montreal, Canada, as a two-man team competition.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1950: It was renamed the World Cup in 1967.; 1955: This event helped promote professional golf on a global and international scale.; 1960: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: C. Johannesburg

• **Johannesburg** = The final was held at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.. • **India defeated Pakistan by 5 r** — India defeated Pakistan by 5 runs in a match that went down to the final over.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Cape Town: This game is considered a turning point for the commercial success of T20 cricket.; Durban: Not the correct answer; Pretoria: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: D. Badminton (Men)

• **Badminton (Men)** = It is an international team competition for men's badminton.. • **India won its first-ever Thoma** — India won its first-ever Thomas Cup title in 2022 by defeating Indonesia.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Table Tennis: The women's equivalent is known as the Uber Cup.; Tennis: Not the correct answer; Squash: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A. Mexico

• **Mexico** = Mexico hosted the tournament in 1970 and 1986.. • **Other nations that have hosted** — Other nations that have hosted twice include Brazil, Italy, France, and Germany.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Uruguay: Mexico will become the first to host three times in 2026 as a co-host.; Spain: Not the correct answer; England: Not the correct answer.