Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which of these sports did NOT originate in India?

  1. Snooker

  2. Chess

  3. Badminton

  4. Hockey
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Explanation

Hockey originated in Great Britain in the 19th century, with the first formal rules established in 1849. In contrast, Snooker was invented in India (1875), Chess originated in India (6th century), and Badminton was developed in British India (1870s) from the Indian game poona. While India dominates field hockey historically, the sport itself was imported by British colonizers.

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