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Match the following domestic sports tournaments in India with their corresponding sports disciplines and historical significance:

  • Durand CupFootball — Oldest existing football tournament in Asia, first held in Shimla in 1888
  • Obaidullah Khan Gold CupField Hockey — Prestigious historic hockey tournament instituted in Bhopal in 1931
  • Vijay Hazare TrophyCricket — Premier domestic limited-overs (List-A) 50-over competition in India
  • Rangaswami CupField Hockey — Originally instituted in 1928 as the trophy for the Senior National Hockey Championship

Answer

The correct pairings are: Durand Cup matches with Football (Oldest existing football tournament in Asia, first held in Shimla in 1888); Obaidullah Khan Gold Cup matches with Field Hockey (Prestigious historic hockey tournament instituted in Bhopal in 1931); Vijay Hazare Trophy matches with Cricket (Premier domestic limited-overs 50-over competition in India); and Rangaswami Cup matches with Field Hockey (Originally instituted in 1928 as the trophy for the Senior National Hockey Championship).
Each tournament is accurately linked to its specific sports discipline and historical founding context: Durand Cup (Football, 1888), Obaidullah Khan Gold Cup (Field Hockey, Bhopal, 1931), Vijay Hazare Trophy (50-over Cricket), and Rangaswami Cup (Senior National Field Hockey, 1928).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the sport associated with Durand Cup.
Durand Cup is a legendary football tournament founded by Sir Mortimer Durand in Shimla in 1888.
It represents Asia's oldest football competition.
2
Identify the sport associated with Obaidullah Khan Gold Cup.
Obaidullah Khan Gold Cup is one of the premier hockey tournaments in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Instituted in 1931, it is deeply rooted in Indian field hockey history.
3
Identify the sport and format associated with Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Vijay Hazare Trophy is the 50-over One Day domestic cricket tournament conducted by the BCCI.
It is named after the famed Indian cricketer Vijay Hazare.
4
Identify the historical origin of the Rangaswami Cup.
Rangaswami Cup was introduced in 1928 for the National Hockey Championship to select players for the Olympic games.
It remains a crucial historical milestone trophy in Indian field hockey.

Key Concept

Domestic Sports Tournaments, Trophies, and Heritage in India
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