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Question

Durand Cup is associated with the sport of

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Football

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Football”.
The Durand Cup is associated with the sport of football (soccer). It is one of the oldest football tournaments in the world, held annually in India.

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