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Kapil Dev made his Test cricket debut in 1978 against Pakistan in Faisalabad. He became India's premier fast bowler and later captained India to the 1983 World Cup victory. The years 1975, 1977, and 1980 are incorrect as Kapil Dev had not yet started his Test career during those years.

Sunil Gavaskar made his Test cricket debut in 1971 against the West Indies in Port of Spain. He went on to become one of the greatest opening batsmen in cricket history and was the first to score 10,000 Test runs. The years 1965, 1974, and 1975 are incorrect - Gavaskar was too young in 1965 and had already debuted by 1974-75.

Sourav Ganguly made his Test cricket debut in 1996 against England at Lord's, scoring a century on debut. He became one of India's most successful captains and was known as 'Prince of Kolkata.' The years 1994, 1999, and 2000 are incorrect as Ganguly had not yet debuted in 1994 and was already established by 1999-2000.

Mohammed Azharuddin made his Test cricket debut in 1984 against England at Kolkata, scoring centuries in his first three Test matches - a record that still stands. He went on to become India's captain and one of its most stylish middle-order batsmen. The years 1980, 1987, and 1988 are incorrect as Azharuddin had not yet started his Test career in 1980 and was already established by 1987-88.

The first FIFA World Cup was played in 1930 in Uruguay, who also won the tournament. Thirteen teams participated, and it marked the beginning of the world's most prestigious football competition. The years 1935, 1945, and 1950 are incorrect as no World Cup was held during those years (the next ones were 1934, then 1950 after WWII interruptions).

The first FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930. Uruguay was chosen as the host nation and also won the tournament, defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final. Option A correctly identifies Uruguay as the host country.

The 1930 FIFA World Cup in Uruguay featured 13 teams from three continents. Seven teams from South America, four from Europe, and two from North America participated. Option C correctly states that 13 teams participated.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa was the 19th edition of the tournament. The question asks which edition was being held in South Africa starting June 11th. Option B correctly identifies it as the 19th World Cup.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa featured 32 teams, which has been the standard format since 1998. Teams are divided into 8 groups of 4 for the initial group stage. Option C correctly states that 32 teams participated.

Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup 5 times: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. This makes Brazil the most successful nation in World Cup history, tied with Germany for most victories. Option D correctly states 5 World Cup wins.