Identify the sport dominated by Indians during 1980 s-A- CricketB- FootballC- HockeyD- Kabbadi

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Standard VIII

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Identify the sport dominated by Indians during 1980s.

Cricket

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Kabbadi

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Solution

The correct option is C Hockey
India dominated the world Hockey scene till 1980s. India had managed to win many tournaments during the colonial rule. It continued to win at the highest levels even after gaining independence. After 1980s, the sport did not get enough attention from people and the government.

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