Sports General Knowledge

Option (3) is the correct answer.

In golf terminology, an 'Eagle' refers to completing a hole in two strokes under par. For example, scoring a 3 on a par-5 hole. It's one of the most prestigious achievements in golf, better than a birdie (one under par) but rarer than an albatross (three under par).

The Jayalaxmi Cup is a prestigious tennis tournament held in India. It is not associated with cricket, hockey, or football. Tennis has several such named tournaments in India's sporting calendar.

Jeev Milkha Singh is a renowned Indian professional golfer who has achieved significant success on the European Tour and Asian Tour. He is the son of legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh and was the first Indian golfer to become a member of the European Tour. Jeev has won multiple international tournaments and represented India in the Olympic Games.

Silly point is a close-in fielding position in cricket, located on the off-side and very near the batsman. It requires a fielder with quick reflexes to catch balls hit sharply in that region. This position is unique to cricket's fielding setup.

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In hockey, a 'carry' refers to a foul where a player carries the ball rather than dribbling it with the stick. The rules require the ball to be moved by hitting it with the stick, not carried on the stick.

The Jules Rimet Trophy was the original name of the FIFA World Cup trophy from 1930-1970, named after FIFA president Jules Rimet. It was permanently awarded to Brazil after their third World Cup win in 1970. The trophy was stolen in 1983 and never recovered. It's exclusively associated with football, not lawn tennis or hockey.

The Radha Mohan Cup is associated with polo, named after Maharaja Radha Mohan Singh of Jaipur who was a renowned polo player. India has a rich polo tradition, with this cup being one of the prestigious tournaments. Polo is often called 'the sport of kings' and has been played in India since colonial times.

Tiger Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time, having held the world number one ranking for the most consecutive weeks and total weeks of any golfer. He has won 15 major championships and revolutionized the sport with his athleticism and mental toughness. His achievements include the Tiger Slam (holding all four major titles simultaneously).

The PGA Trophy (Professional Golfers' Association Trophy) is associated with golf, specifically the PGA Championship which is one of golf's four major tournaments. Option A is correct. Options B, C, and D are incorrect sports.

Chaturanga, developed in the Gupta period, was a strategy game representing four military divisions (infantry, cavalry, elephants, chariotry). It evolved into modern chess through Persian (Shatranj) and Islamic influences, eventually reaching Europe. The core concept of different piece types with distinct movement patterns remained consistent. Badminton, table tennis, and handball are modern sports with no connection to ancient Indian games. Chess is the direct descendant of Chaturanga.

The Deodhar Trophy is a domestic limited-overs cricket tournament in India, organized by the BCCI. It was named after Prof. D. B. Deodhar, a prominent Indian cricketer and historian. It features teams representing different zones of India and has been a launching pad for many young cricketers. It has no connection to volleyball, football, or tennis.

The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. It is one of the most prestigious events in team golf, named after Samuel Ryder who donated the trophy. The competition has been held since 1927 and uses a unique match play format rather than stroke play.