Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Why was India not allowed to play in a world cup even after being qualified?

  1. Lack of players due to injury

  2. Most of the players tested positive for drug

  3. They refused to wear shoes

  4. They refused because of the climatic situations

  5. Lack of sponsors
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India qualified for the 1950 World Cup in Brazil after other Asian teams withdrew from qualification, but they ultimately did not participate. The most widely cited reason was that FIFA required players to wear football boots, but the Indian players wanted to play barefoot as was their custom, and they refused to comply with the footwear requirement.

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