SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 31

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 06 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q31

India won the inaugural edition of the SAARC Gold Cup Football held in 1993 in ____________.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Lahore, Pakistan.

India won the inaugural edition of the SAARC Gold Cup Football Tournament in 1993 at Lahore, Pakistan. This tournament later came to be known as the SAFF Championship, a major football competition among South Asian countries. India defeated Sri Lanka in the final, marking a historic moment in South Asian football. The victory highlighted India’s dominance in regional football and provided a strong platform for nurturing the sport within the country. Since then, India has remained a leading force in SAFF tournaments.