Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

Which of the following is the oldest football tournament of India?

Options:

Santosh Trophy

Subroto Cup

Irani Ctrophy

Durand Cup

Correct Answer:

Durand Cup

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Durand Cup

The oldest football tournament in India is the Durand Cup. It was first held in 1888 in Shimla, India. The tournament is named after its founder, Sir Mortimer Durand, who was the Foreign Secretary of India from 1884 to 1894. The Durand Cup is a military tournament, open to all military teams in India. However, civilian teams have also been allowed to participate since 1950. The tournament is currently organized by the Durand Football Tournament Society (DFTS) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF).