The correct answer is: C. Karnataka
Karnataka won the Ranji Trophy for the year 2013-14 by defeating Mumbai in the final. They were the first team from the South Zone to win the Ranji Trophy since 1999.
Maharashtra were the defending champions, but they were eliminated in the semi-finals by Karnataka. Railway were the runners-up in the previous season, but they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Gujarat. Punjab were the surprise package of the season, but they were eliminated in the semi-finals by Karnataka.
Karnataka’s victory was due to the efforts of their batsmen, who scored heavily throughout the tournament. Their bowlers also performed well, especially in the final, when they bowled out Mumbai for 199 in their second innings.
Karnataka’s victory was a major achievement for the team and for the state of Karnataka. It was the team’s first Ranji Trophy title since 1999, and it was a fitting reward for the team’s hard work and dedication.
Here is a brief description of each option:
- A. Maharashtra – Maharashtra were the defending champions of the Ranji Trophy in 2013-14. They were eliminated in the semi-finals by Karnataka.
- B. Railway – Railway were the runners-up in the Ranji Trophy in 2012-13. They were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Gujarat in 2013-14.
- C. Karnataka – Karnataka won the Ranji Trophy in 2013-14. They defeated Mumbai in the final.
- D. Punjab – Punjab were the surprise package of the Ranji Trophy in 2013-14. They were eliminated in the semi-finals by Karnataka.