SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 48

SSC CGL - 12 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q48

India won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup for the first time in which of the following years?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1983.

India won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup for the first time in 1983. The tournament was held in England, and India, under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, defeated the West Indies in the final at Lord's. This historic win marked a turning point in Indian cricket and was a significant achievement, as it ended the dominance of the West Indies in world cricket. India's triumph in 1983 remains a memorable moment in the country's sporting history.