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Who was called Bombay Duck?

  1. Ajit Agarkar

  2. Rohan Gavaskar

  3. Raju Kulkarni

  4. Ashok Mankad
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Explanation

Ajit Agarkar was nicknamed 'Bombay Duck' early in his career after a poor performance in a match. The nickname ironically referenced the Bombay Duck fish dish. Rohan Gavaskar, Raju Kulkarni, and Ashok Mankad were not associated with this nickname.

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To answer this question, we need to understand who was called "Bombay Duck."

Option A) Ajit Agarkar - This option is incorrect because Ajit Agarkar is a former Indian cricketer and was not called "Bombay Duck."

Option B) Rohan Gavaskar - This option is incorrect because Rohan Gavaskar is also a former Indian cricketer and was not called "Bombay Duck."

Option C) Raju Kulkarni - This option is incorrect because Raju Kulkarni is not a known personality in the context of being called "Bombay Duck."

Option D) Ashok Mankad - This option is incorrect because Ashok Mankad is a former Indian cricketer and was not called "Bombay Duck."

The correct answer is none of the given options. "Bombay Duck" refers to a type of fish, not a person. It is a popular fish found in the coastal region of India, particularly in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay), hence the name "Bombay Duck."

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