Question-Consider the following statement regarding former Indian footballer Arthur Pereira:
- He represented Maharashtra in the Santosh Trophy from 1971 to 1976.
- He also played for club Orkay mills.
- He went to Russia as a defender.
Of the above which the correct statement is/are:
(a)1& 2 only
(b)1 Only
(c)1 & 3 only
(d)All of the above
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- Former Indian footballer Arthur Pereira passed away on Monday, 3rd September; he was kept on ventilator in a suburban hospital in Borivali.
- Pereira went to Russia as a striker with the Indian football team in 1971.
- He Represented Maharashtra in the national championships for the Santosh Trophy from 1971 to 1976.
- Pereira played for the famous city club Orkay Mills.
- Pereira also worked as a Physical Education teacher at St Joseph’s School in suburban Malad.