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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 33

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q33

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Which of the following is NOT an Indian tournament?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. UEFA Champions League.

  • UEFA Champions League is NOT an Indian tournament.
  •  It is an elite annual football competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), featuring top club teams from across Europe.
  • It is recognized as one of the most prestigious football tournaments globally; this competition holds the highest status among European club championships. It was originally introduced in 1955 and has since become the pinnacle of club football in Europe.

Other Options:

  • The Durand Cup: Started in 1888, the Durand Cup holds the distinction of being India's oldest and one of the oldest football tournaments in the world.
  • The Santosh Trophy is a prestigious annual football tournament in India that began in 1941.
  • The Subroto Cup is a prominent inter-school football tournament held annually in India. Named after Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee, one of the founding figures of the Indian Air Force, the tournament was initiated in 1960 to promote football at the grassroots level among school students.