Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury.
• The Santosh Trophy is named after Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury.
• He donated the trophy to promote Indian football.
• It is a premier domestic football tournament in India.
Information Booster:
• The Santosh Trophy was started in 1941.
• It is organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
• It is a state-level football competition.
• It played a key role in football’s growth in India.
Additional Knowledge:
• Sailen Manna and Syed Abdul Rahim were legendary footballers/coaches.
• The trophy predates India’s independence.