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The Marquess of Queensberry Rules are the code of generally accepted rules in the sport of boxing. They were named after John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry, and endorsed in 1867. These rules introduced mandatory use of gloves, three-minute rounds, and the ten-second count for knockouts.

The Irani Trophy is a domestic cricket tournament in India, played between the previous season's Ranji Trophy winners and a Rest of India team. It was instituted in 1959-60 to mark the silver jubilee of the Ranji Trophy and is named after the late Z.R. Irani, a former president of the BCCI.

The Federation Cup (also known as the Federation Cup Football Tournament or Federation Cup) is a premier football club competition in India. It was founded in 1977 and is organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). It was one of the main football tournaments in India along with the I-League.

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games were held in London, United Kingdom. London became the first city to host the modern Olympic Games three times (previously 1908 and 1948). The games ran from July 27 to August 12, 2012.

The B.C. Roy Trophy is associated with football. It is a prestigious youth football tournament in India for players under 19 years. The trophy is named after Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a renowned physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal. It has been a breeding ground for young football talent in India.

The term Grand Slam is associated with both Tennis and Bridge. In tennis, winning a Grand Slam means winning all four major championships (Australian, French, Wimbledon, and US Open) in a single calendar year. In contract bridge, a grand slam is a bid to win all 13 tricks. Given the options include both sports separately and together, option D correctly acknowledges that the term applies to both.

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna) is the highest sports award in India, instituted in 1991-92. It is awarded for outstanding sporting performance achieved by a sportsperson over a period of four years. The Arjuna Award is for consistent performance, Dronacharya is for coaches, and Padma Shri is a civilian honor.

Madhuri Dixit is famously known for her expressive eyes and captivating smile, which are considered her biggest assets.

The 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup was hosted by South Africa (with matches also in Zimbabwe and Kenya), not the West Indies. The West Indies co-hosted in 2007. The statement is false.