Multiple choice general knowledge

The 1984-85 season. 2nd ODI between India and Pakistan at Sialkot - India 210/3 with Vengsarkar 94*. Match abandoned. Why?

  1. National Meterological department had issued a Tsunami warning

  2. Bad Light appeal by Dilip Vengsarkar

  3. Rajiv Gandhi Assasination

  4. Indira Gandhi Assasination
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The match was abandoned after news broke of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination on October 31, 1984. The players and officials were informed during the innings, and the match was called off as a mark of respect. This was a national tragedy that halted events across India.

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