Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) 1975
· India won its first and only Men’s Hockey World Cup in 1975.
· The final was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
· India defeated Pakistan 2-1 in the final.
· The team was led by Ajit Pal Singh, the captain.
· This remains India’s greatest World Cup achievement in hockey.
· The win was considered a turning point for Indian hockey's international glory.
Information Booster:
• The 1975 World Cup was the 3rd edition of the tournament.
• Ashok Kumar, son of Dhyan Chand, scored the winning goal.
• India hosted the Hockey World Cup in 2010 and 2018.
• India has also won Olympic gold medals (8 times).
• The FIH Men's Hockey World Cup is held every 4 years.
• 2023 edition was hosted in Odisha, India.
Additional Information:
• 1984 – Los Angeles Olympics; no World Cup win.
• 1983 – Cricket World Cup win, not hockey.
• 1979 – No Men’s Hockey World Cup that year.