Major Dhyan Chand, the hockey legend, is associated with which city in Madhya Pradesh?

Jabalpur
Bhopal
Indore
Gwalior

The correct answer is D) Gwalior.

Major Dhyan Chand was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, on August 29, 1905. He was a field hockey player who represented India at the international level from 1926 to 1948. He is considered to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time.

Dhyan Chand was born in a family of Rajputs. His father, Shamsher Singh, was a soldier in the British Indian Army. Dhyan Chand’s early life was spent in Gwalior, where he attended the Scindia School. He started playing hockey at a young age and quickly developed into a talented player.

In 1926, Dhyan Chand was selected to represent India at the Olympics. He played in three Olympic Games, winning gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936. He also won three consecutive gold medals at the Asian Games.

Dhyan Chand was a prolific goal scorer. He is credited with scoring over 400 goals in his international career. He was known for his speed, dribbling skills, and powerful shots. He was also a master of the reverse hit, a technique that is now used by hockey players all over the world.

Dhyan Chand retired from international hockey in 1948. He was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award, in 1956. He died on December 3, 1979, at the age of 74.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Jabalpur is a city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the second largest city in the state after Bhopal.
  • Bhopal is the capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the largest city in the state and the 11th largest city in India.
  • Indore is the third largest city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the commercial capital of the state.
  • Gwalior is a city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the cultural capital of the state.