Why was the year 1975 considered historic in the context of Indian field hockey?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is India won its only Hockey World Cup.
Explanation:
☛ In 1975, India achieved a historic milestone by winning its first and only Men's FIH Hockey World Cup title to date.
☛ The tournament was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
☛ India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1 in the final match.
☛ The Indian team was captained by Ajit Pal Singh, and Balbir Singh Sr. served as the manager and chief coach.
☛ Ashok Kumar, son of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand, scored the crucial winning goal in the final.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Men's Hockey World Cup 1971: The inaugural tournament was held in Barcelona, Spain, and India won the bronze medal.
☛ Men's Hockey World Cup 1973: Held in Amstelveen, Netherlands, where India finished as runners-up and won the silver medal.
☛ Most Successful Nation: Pakistan has won the Hockey World Cup the most number of times, securing 4 titles (1971, 1978, 1981, 1994).
☛ Olympic Legacy: India has won a record 8 Olympic gold medals in men's field hockey (1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, and 1980).
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Who was the captain of the Indian hockey team that won the 1975 World Cup? → Ajit Pal Singh
☛ Which city hosted the 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup? → Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
☛ Who scored the decisive winning goal for India in the 1975 World Cup final? → Ashok Kumar
☛ Which country has won the maximum number of Men's Hockey World Cup titles? → Pakistan (4 times)
☛ In which year was the first Men's Hockey World Cup organized? → 1971 (Barcelona, Spain)