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World Cups: 1975-1999 Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the cricket World Cups from 1975 to 1999. You can do it!

A multiple-choice quiz by Nabeel. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nabeel

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
72,750

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1657

Last 3 plays: Guest 42 (10/10), ankitankurddit (8/10), Guest 1 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Of the first seven World Cups, 1975 to 1999, which city has hosted the most numbers of finals? Hint

Melbourne

Capetown

Lahore

London

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of these countries did not host a World Cup between 1975 and 1999? Hint

Pakistan

England

Australia

Bangladesh

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which one of these teams did not win a World Cup title from 1975 to 1999? Hint

Sri Lanka

Australia

Pakistan

South Africa

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the Man of the Tournament in the World Cup 1999? Hint

Lance Klusener

Mark Waugh

Inzamam Ul Haq

Moin Khan

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Final match of World Cup 1996 was held in ___________.

Answer: (One Word ... a country in Asia)

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1992 the World Cup was hosted by __________ ?

Answer: (It was hosted by two countries. Name one.)

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Question 7 of 10

7. 1975 to 1999: how many countries won the World Cup twice? Hint

none

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Question 8 of 10

8. The 1999 World Cup was the _____ tournament? Hint

11th

9th

6th

7th

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which country was awarded hosting rights to stage the 2003 World Cup? Hint

South Africa

England

Australia

West Indies

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Question 10 of 10

10. There is also 'Women's World Cup' in Cricket .True or False?

Answer: (True or False, T or F)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Of the first seven World Cups, 1975 to 1999, which city has hosted the most numbers of finals?

Answer: London

London has hosted a World Cup final four times in seven World Cups.

2. Which one of these countries did not host a World Cup between 1975 and 1999?

Answer: Bangladesh

Bangladesh became a test nation in 2000.

3. Which one of these teams did not win a World Cup title from 1975 to 1999?

Answer: South Africa

In the World Cup 1999, South Africa entered into the semi-finals but lost to Australia. It was a tied match but Australia's run rate was better than South Africa, so they qualified for the final with Pakistan.

4. Who was the Man of the Tournament in the World Cup 1999?

Answer: Lance Klusener

Lance Klusener did a incredible job in World Cup 1999. But despite his efforts, South Africa didn't qualify for the World Cup final.

5. The Final match of World Cup 1996 was held in ___________.

Answer: Pakistan

World Cup 1996 World Cup was held in the city of Lahore. Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka co-hosted the World Cup.

6. In 1992 the World Cup was hosted by __________ ?

Answer: Australia

The final was between Pakistan and England. Pakistan won the World Cup title by 22 runs.

7. 1975 to 1999: how many countries won the World Cup twice?

Answer: 2

West Indies (1975 and 1979) and Australia (1987 and 1999) have won the World Cup twice.

8. The 1999 World Cup was the _____ tournament?

Answer: 7th

The first World Cup was in 1975, won by West Indies, the second one in 1979, won by West Indies too, third one in 1983,won by India, fourth one in 1987, won by Australia, fifth one in 1992, won by Pakistan, sixth one in 1996, won by Sri Lanka and the seventh one in 1999, won by Australia.

9. Which country was awarded hosting rights to stage the 2003 World Cup?

Answer: South Africa

The first World Cup hosted by South Africa.

10. There is also 'Women's World Cup' in Cricket .True or False?

Answer: true

There are not as many teams participating in Women's World Cup, usually seven or eight teams participate.

Source: Author Nabeel

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