In India, the first National Basketball Championship was organised in ______.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The first national basketball championship in India was held in 1934.
History and Development of Basketball in India:
Beginnings: Basketball in India began around the 1930s. The first national championship was held in New Delhi.
Basketball Federation of India (BFI): The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) was established in 1950 to administer and develop the sport in India.
FIBA Affiliation: India became a member of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) in 1936, one of the first countries in Asia to join.
Key Facts:
First Gold Medal: The Indian men's team achieved a historic feat by winning the gold medal at the inaugural Asian Games in 1951 (New Delhi).
Famous Players: Khushi Ram (known as 'The Magician of Basketball'), Ajmer Singh, and Vishesh Bhriguvanshi are some of India's greatest basketball players.