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which Kolkata team won the IFA shield first time in the history of India?

  1. East Bengal

  2. Mohun Bagan

  3. Md Sporting

  4. Chirag United
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mohun Bagan Athletic Club won the IFA Shield in 1911, becoming the first Indian team to win this prestigious tournament by defeating a British team (East Yorkshire Regiment). This historic victory was a significant moment in Indian football history and is widely celebrated as a milestone achievement. The 2-1 victory over the British side symbolized Indian sporting excellence during the colonial era.

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