{"id":55931,"date":"2024-04-16T00:35:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T00:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=55931"},"modified":"2024-04-16T00:35:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T00:35:51","slug":"who-was-the-1st-president-of-bcci-board-of-control-for-cricket-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/who-was-the-1st-president-of-bcci-board-of-control-for-cricket-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Who was the 1st president of BCCI ( Board of Control for Cricket in India )?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[amp_mcq option1=”R.E. Grant Govan” option2=”Dr. Maharajkumar Sir Vijaya Ananda” option3=”Sikandar Hyat Khan” option4=”Anthony S. D’Mello” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

The correct answer is: A. R.E. Grant Govan<\/strong><\/p>\n

R.E. Grant Govan was the first president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He was a Scottish engineer who came to India in 1890. He was a keen cricketer and played for the Europeans in the Bombay Presidency. He was also a member of the Bombay Gymkhana.<\/p>\n

In 1926, he was elected president of the BCCI. He served as president for two years. During his tenure, the BCCI became affiliated to the International Cricket Council (ICC). He also played a key role in the organization of the first Test match between India and England in 1932.<\/p>\n

Govan was a visionary leader who played a key role in the development of cricket in India. He was a true gentleman and a great ambassador for the game.<\/p>\n

Option B, Dr. Maharajkumar Sir Vijaya Ananda, was the second president of the BCCI. He was a member of the royal family of Mysore. He was a keen cricketer and played for the Mysore team. He was also a member of the Indian national team.<\/p>\n

Option C, Sikandar Hyat Khan, was the third president of the BCCI. He was a Pakistani politician and cricket administrator. He was the first Governor-General of Pakistan. He was also the president of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).<\/p>\n

Option D, Anthony S. D’Mello, was the fourth president of the BCCI. He was a Goan lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Indian National Congress. He was also the Chief Minister of Goa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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