SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 126

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q126

In which year did India win the men's Hockey World Cup?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is  option 4  i.e.  1975.

India won the Men's Hockey World Cup in the year 1975.

The tournament was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and India defeated Pakistan 2–1 in the final to claim their first and only Hockey World Cup title to date. This victory remains a historic moment in Indian sports, as it marked India's dominance in field hockey during that era. The team was led by captain Ajit Pal Singh, and the win is still celebrated as one of India's greatest achievements in international hockey.