Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Duleep Trophy.
· Duleep Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket competition in India, named after Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji, a renowned Indian cricketer.
· It was introduced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 1961-62.
· Initially, the tournament was played among teams representing different zones of India (North, South, East, West, and Central). More recently, it has featured four-team concept introduced this season.
· The red-ball event featured four teams -- India A, India B, India C, India D.
· India A won the Duleep Trophy 2024 title.
Information about other options:
· Thomas Cup: A major international badminton championship for men's teams, organized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). China is the current Champion of Thomas Cup 2024.
· Santosh Cup: A football tournament in India, organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). It is contested by regional and state teams. 78th edition of the Santosh Trophy won by the West Bengal in the final held in Hyderabad, Telangana on 31 Dec, 2024.
· Durand Cup: The oldest football tournament in Asia, established in 1888. It is held annually in India and features clubs from across the country. North East United FC won its first Durand Cup 2024.
Information Booster:
· The Ranji Trophy is another prominent domestic cricket championship in India. Mumbai won their 42nd Ranji Trophy title by defeating Vidarbha in the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 14, 2024
· Cricket tournaments like the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy are named after legendary Indian cricketers and focus on limited-overs formats.
· Mumbai won the title of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024.