The Reliance Cup was earlier known by the name of

Benson and Hedges Cup
McDowell's Challenge Cup
Prudential Cup
Rothmans Cup

The correct answer is: A. Benson and Hedges Cup

The Reliance Cup was earlier known as the Benson and Hedges Cup. It was a limited overs cricket tournament held in India from 1978 to 2003. The tournament was sponsored by Benson & Hedges, a British tobacco company. The Reliance Cup was one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in India. It was played between the top teams in India, and the winners of the tournament were awarded the Reliance Cup. The Reliance Cup was discontinued in 2003, after the Indian government banned tobacco advertising.

The other options are incorrect.

  • B. McDowell’s Challenge Cup is a cricket tournament held in Ireland. It was first held in 1993. The tournament is named after McDowell’s Whiskey, an Irish whiskey brand.
  • C. Prudential Cup was a cricket tournament held in England from 1963 to 1996. The tournament was sponsored by Prudential, a British insurance company. The Prudential Cup was one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in England. It was played between the top teams in England, and the winners of the tournament were awarded the Prudential Cup. The Prudential Cup was discontinued in 1996, after the English Cricket Board decided to focus on other tournaments.
  • D. Rothmans Cup was a cricket tournament held in England from 1963 to 1992. The tournament was sponsored by Rothmans, a British tobacco company. The Rothmans Cup was one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in England. It was played between the top teams in England, and the winners of the tournament were awarded the Rothmans Cup. The Rothmans Cup was discontinued in 1992, after the English Cricket Board decided to focus on other tournaments.