Which of the following universities won the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2021 ?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is(B) Panjab University.

Explanation:

• Panjab University, located in Chandigarh, was awarded the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy for the year 2020-2021.
• The MAKA Trophy is presented annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to the university demonstrating the best overall performance in inter-university tournaments.

• The MAKA Trophy, established in 1956-1957, honors Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Minister of Education.
• It aims to promote competitive sports in universities and encourage the development of athletic talent at the collegiate level. Universities accumulate points based on their teams' performances in various inter-university competitions, and the institution with the highest score is awarded the trophy.

Additional Information:

• In 2022, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, secured the MAKA Trophy for the 25th time, setting a record for the most wins.
  
• In 2023, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, continued its winning streak by clinching the MAKA Trophy for the 26th time.
• In 2024, Chandigarh University made history by becoming the first private university to win the MAKA Trophy.