Topic 358 · Answers
India wins T20 World Cup 2026
By how many runs did India beat New Zealand in the 8 March 2026 T20 World Cup final?
- 76
- Correct answer: 96
- 86
- 106
Core Trigger: On 8 March 2026 India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the T20 World Cup final at Ahmedabad.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 358, point 1
India became the first host nation to win the T20 World Cup and the first side to do what?
- Correct answer: Defend the title
- Win unbeaten
- Chase 250 in a final
- Win three finals in a row
Key Firsts: India became the first side to defend the T20 World Cup and the first host nation to win it.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 358, point 2
1. It was India's third T20 World Cup title. 2. India's earlier titles came in 2007 and 2024. Which is/are correct?
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Titles: It was India's third T20 World Cup title, after 2007 and 2024.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 358, point 3
What did India score in the 2026 final?
- 235 for six
- 245 for four
- Correct answer: 255 for five
- 265 for three
Scores: India made 255 for five and dismissed New Zealand for 159.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 358, point 4
At which stadium was the 2026 T20 World Cup final played?
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Correct answer: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Venue: The final was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 358, point 5
India's March 2026 T20 World Cup win lifts its profile as a host of major events and links to which Olympic ambition?
- The 2028 Olympics
- The 2032 Olympics
- The 2040 Olympics
- Correct answer: The 2036 Olympics
India Link: The win lifts India's profile as host of major events, linking to the 2036 Olympic ambition.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 358, point 7
Where is the International Cricket Council headquartered?
- London
- Correct answer: Dubai
- Mumbai
- Singapore
Headquarters: The International Cricket Council is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 358, point 8
In which year did the ICC begin as the Imperial Cricket Conference?
- 1900
- 1926
- 1947
- Correct answer: 1909
Founded: The ICC began in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 358, point 9
Which 2005 case held BCCI is not 'State' but performs public functions amenable to writs?
- Correct answer: Zee Telefilms v Union of India
- Ajay Hasia v Khalid Mujib
- R.D. Shetty v International Airport Authority
- Sukhdev Singh v Bhagatram Sardar Singh
Landmark: Zee Telefilms v Union of India (2005): BCCI is not 'State' but performs public functions amenable to writs.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 358, point 10
1. Article 12 defines 'State'. 2. Article 226 empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs against public bodies. Which is/are correct?
- Correct answer: Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Articles: Article 12 defines 'State'; Article 226 lets High Courts issue writs against bodies performing public duties.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 358, point 11
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