World Cups — Set 5
Sports · विश्व कप · Questions 41–50 of 60
Which country hosted the first official ICC Men's Cricket World Cup?
Correct Answer: C. England
England hosted the first three editions of the Cricket World Cup in 1975, 1979, and 1983. The matches were played in white clothing with red balls. England was chosen because it had the infrastructure to host multiple matches simultaneously.
Who was the first person to win the FIFA World Cup as both a player and a manager?
Correct Answer: D. Mário Zagallo
Mário Zagallo of Brazil won as a player in 1958 and 1962, and then as a manager in 1970. Franz Beckenbauer and Didier Deschamps are the only other two individuals to achieve this. Zagallo is considered one of the most successful figures in football history.
Which nation won the inaugural ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 1975?
Correct Answer: B. West Indies
The West Indies defeated Australia in the final at Lord's to become the first world champions. They also successfully defended their title in the 1979 edition. Clive Lloyd was the captain of the legendary West Indies side during this era.
In which sport is the 'Swaythling Cup' awarded to the world champions?
Correct Answer: D. Table Tennis (Men)
The Swaythling Cup is presented to the winners of the Men's World Team Table Tennis Championships. It was donated in 1926 by Lady Swaythling. China has historically been the most dominant nation in this competition.
Which country won the most recent Men's FIH Hockey World Cup held in 2023?
Correct Answer: A. Germany
Germany won their third title by defeating Belgium in the final held in Bhubaneswar, India. The tournament was hosted in the state of Odisha. Germany is now tied with the Netherlands and Australia for the second-most titles.
The 'Corbillion Cup' is the trophy for the world team championship in which sport?
Correct Answer: D. Women's Table Tennis
It is awarded to the winners of the Women's World Team Table Tennis Championships. It was introduced in 1933 and named after Marcel Corbillion. Just like the men's version, China is the dominant force in this category.
Which country has won the maximum number of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup titles?
Correct Answer: D. Australia
Australia has won the title six times, in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, and 2023. This is the highest by any cricketing nation. Australia also holds the record for winning three consecutive titles.
The first FIFA World Cup to use the current trophy design was held in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 1974
The current FIFA World Cup Trophy was introduced in 1974 after Brazil kept the Jules Rimet Trophy. It was designed by Italian artist Silvio Gazzaniga. West Germany was the first team to lift this new trophy.
Which Indian cricketer has scored the most runs in the history of Men's Cricket World Cups?
Correct Answer: B. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most career runs in Cricket World Cups with 2,278 runs. He participated in six editions of the tournament from 1992 to 2011. He was also the highest run-scorer in the 1996 and 2003 editions.
The first Men's World Cup in Field Hockey was won by which nation?
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
Pakistan won the inaugural tournament in 1971 by defeating host nation Spain 1-0. Field hockey has historically been the national sport of Pakistan. Pakistan is the most successful team in the history of the Men's Hockey World Cup.