SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q47

 Where was the first women’s international test cricket match hosted in India in 1976?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bangalore.

The first women’s international Test cricket match in India was hosted in Bangalore in 1976. The match was played between the Indian women's team and the West Indies women's team. This historic event marked the beginning of international women's Test cricket on Indian soil. Held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, it played a crucial role in promoting women's participation in cricket and encouraged the development of the sport for women in India, paving the way for future international matches.