Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Badminton originated in which country?

  1. Iran

  2. England

  3. China

  4. India

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

While modern standardized badminton rules were developed in England (1873), the game originated in India as 'Poona' or 'Poonai', played by British military officers in Pune in the 1860s. They later brought it to England where it was formalized.