Chess (Chaturanga) originated in ancient India around the 6th century AD during the Gupta Empire. The Sanskrit word 'Chaturanga' means 'four divisions (of the military)', referring to infantry, cavalry, elephants, and chariots - represented by pawn, knight, bishop, and rook pieces respectively. Cricket (option A) originated in England, hockey (option C) has ancient origins but modern form from England/Canada, and football (option D) has varied ancient origins.