The football club Mohun Bagan was founded in which year?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 1889
- The Mohun Bagan Athletic Club was established on August 15, 1889, making it one of the oldest football clubs in Asia.
- The club is based in Kolkata and is the defending champion of the 2022-2023 Indian Super League.
- The club's first president was Bhupendra Nath Bose and its first secretary was Jyotindra Nath Bose.
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In 1890, the club was renamed the Mohun Bagan Athletic Club and an emblem was created featuring a Royal Bengal Tiger resting under a palm tree.