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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 34

SSC CGL - 05 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q34

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How many times has India hosted the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (One Day)?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 3

Together with Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, India has co-hosted three ICC cricket world championships.

 

  1. India and Pakistan co-hosted this event in 1987. it was the first time the world cup had been held in Asia. Australia won, beating England for the first time.
  2. India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka organised the 1996 edition. It was won for the first time by Sri Lanka, who defeated Australia.
  3. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India hosted in 2011. India triumphed over Sri Lanka to claim victory.
  4. Another world cup will be held in India in 2023. The competition will for the first time be contested entirely in India.