Match List I with List II.
| List I | List II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (Cups & Trophies) | (Games) | ||
| A. | Thomas Cup | I. | Hockey |
| B. | C.K. Nayudu Trophy | II. | Football |
| C. | Durand Cup | III. | Cricket |
| D. | Nehru Trophy | IV. | Badminton |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Each trophy is the prize of a well-known tournament in one game.
A. Thomas Cup — this matches IV. Badminton. The Thomas Cup is the world men’s team championship in badminton; India won it for the first time in 2022.
B. C.K. Nayudu Trophy — this matches III. Cricket. Named after C.K. Nayudu, India’s first Test captain, it is a domestic cricket tournament for young players.
C. Durand Cup — this matches II. Football. Started in 1888, the Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments in the world.
D. Nehru Trophy — this matches I. Hockey. The Jawaharlal Nehru Hockey Tournament awards the Nehru Trophy.