Historical Sports Venues in India

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Which of the following is the oldest cricket stadium in India?

  1. Eden Gardens

  2. Lord's Cricket Ground

  3. Melbourne Cricket Ground

  4. Wankhede Stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eden Gardens in Kolkata, West Bengal, is the oldest cricket stadium in India. It was established in 1864 and has hosted numerous international cricket matches.

The first Olympic Games held in India were hosted in which city?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Olympic Games held in India were the 1984 Summer Olympics, which were hosted in Delhi.

Which of the following is the largest stadium in India?

  1. Salt Lake Stadium

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

  3. DY Patil Stadium

  4. Rungrado 1st of May Stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal, is the largest stadium in India. It has a capacity of over 85,000 spectators.

Which of the following is the oldest football stadium in India?

  1. Cooperage Ground

  2. Eden Gardens

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

  4. Salt Lake Stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cooperage Ground in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is the oldest football stadium in India. It was established in 1893 and has hosted numerous international football matches.

Which of the following is the oldest tennis stadium in India?

  1. Madras Gymkhana Club

  2. Bombay Gymkhana Club

  3. Calcutta Gymkhana Club

  4. Bangalore Gymkhana Club


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madras Gymkhana Club in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is the oldest tennis stadium in India. It was established in 1884 and has hosted numerous international tennis tournaments.

Which of the following is the oldest hockey stadium in India?

  1. National Stadium

  2. Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

  3. Kalinga Stadium

  4. Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Stadium in New Delhi is the oldest hockey stadium in India. It was established in 1933 and has hosted numerous international hockey tournaments.

Which of the following is the oldest badminton stadium in India?

  1. Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy

  2. Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy

  3. SAI Badminton Academy

  4. Gopichand Academy of Badminton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in Bangalore, Karnataka, is the oldest badminton stadium in India. It was established in 1988 and has hosted numerous international badminton tournaments.

Which of the following is the oldest swimming pool in India?

  1. Netaji Subhas National Aquatic Complex

  2. Dr. S.P. Mukherjee Swimming Complex

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Swimming Pool

  4. Salt Lake Stadium Swimming Pool


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Netaji Subhas National Aquatic Complex in Kolkata, West Bengal, is the oldest swimming pool in India. It was established in 1938 and has hosted numerous international swimming competitions.

Which of the following is the oldest golf course in India?

  1. Royal Calcutta Golf Club

  2. Bombay Presidency Golf Club

  3. Madras Golf Club

  4. Bangalore Golf Club


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Royal Calcutta Golf Club in Kolkata, West Bengal, is the oldest golf course in India. It was established in 1829 and has hosted numerous international golf tournaments.

Which of the following is the oldest horse racing track in India?

  1. Royal Calcutta Turf Club

  2. Madras Race Club

  3. Bombay Race Club

  4. Bangalore Turf Club


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Royal Calcutta Turf Club in Kolkata, West Bengal, is the oldest horse racing track in India. It was established in 1847 and has hosted numerous international horse racing events.

Which of the following is the oldest motor racing track in India?

  1. Madras Motor Race Track

  2. Bombay Motor Race Track

  3. Bangalore Motor Race Track

  4. Hyderabad Motor Race Track


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is the oldest motor racing track in India. It was established in 1957 and has hosted numerous international motor racing events.

Which of the following is the oldest cycling velodrome in India?

  1. National Cycling Velodrome

  2. IGP Velodrome

  3. SAI Velodrome

  4. Netaji Subhas National Velodrome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Cycling Velodrome in Delhi is the oldest cycling velodrome in India. It was established in 1983 and has hosted numerous international cycling events.

Which of the following is the oldest shooting range in India?

  1. Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range

  2. Balewadi Shooting Range

  3. Tughlakabad Shooting Range

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Shooting Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi is the oldest shooting range in India. It was established in 1982 and has hosted numerous international shooting competitions.

Which of the following is the oldest archery range in India?

  1. Yamuna Sports Complex Archery Range

  2. SAI Archery Range

  3. Netaji Subhas National Archery Range

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Archery Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yamuna Sports Complex Archery Range in Delhi is the oldest archery range in India. It was established in 1984 and has hosted numerous international archery tournaments.

Which of the following is the oldest wrestling arena in India?

  1. Akhada

  2. Dangal

  3. Kusti

  4. Pehlwani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akhada is the oldest wrestling arena in India. It is a traditional Indian wrestling school where wrestlers train and compete.

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