Which of the following sports was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Basketball -
Canadian physical education instructor Dr. James Naismith invented this sport in December 1891 at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts (USA).
Initiations: Naismith wanted an indoor sport that would allow athletes to stay fit during the winter.
Originally, the game used peach baskets as goals and was played with a soccer ball.
He wrote 13 basic rules for the game, many of which still form the basis of modern basketball.
Other Options -
Cricket: It is believed to have originated in southeastern England in the late 16th century.
Hockey: Modern field hockey developed in England in the mid-19th century.
Polo: This sport originated in ancient Persia (Iran) around the 6th century BC, and its modern form evolved in India (Manipur).