The 'World Cup' in cricket for men was first held in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'World Cup' in cricket for men was first held in which year?

A. 1975

B. 1971

C. 1979

D. 1983

Answer: Option A

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The first men's Cricket World Cup was played in 1975 in England and won by the West Indies.

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The 'Beighton Cup' is associated with which sport?

A. Hockey

B. Cricket

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The Beighton Cup, first held in 1895, is one of the oldest field hockey tournaments in the world, organised in Kolkata.

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The 'Dhyan Chand Award' is given for lifetime achievement in which field?

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D. Sports journalism

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The Major Dhyan Chand Award is India's lifetime achievement award for excellence in sports and games.

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Which term is NOT used in the sport of Cricket?

A. Googly

B. Birdie

C. Silly Point

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Correct Answer: Option B

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A 'Birdie' is a scoring term in Golf, not Cricket.

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