M.A. The Chidambaram Stadium is located -

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This question was previously asked in

RPF SI (2018) Official Paper (Held On : 11 Jan 2019 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Chennai.

Key Points

The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
It is one of the oldest cricket stadiums in India, established in 1916.
The stadium is named after M.A. Chidambaram, a former President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
It has a seating capacity of around 50,000 spectators and has hosted numerous domestic and international cricket matches, including Test matches, One Day Internationals, and T20 Internationals.
The stadium is home to the Tamil Nadu cricket team and the Chennai Super Kings IPL team.

Additional Information

The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium witnessed the historic moment of India's first-ever Test victory against England in 1952.
It is also known for the second Test of the 1983-84 series between India and Pakistan, where Sunil Gavaskar equaled Sir Don Bradman's record of 29 Test centuries.
The stadium underwent a major renovation before the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup to improve facilities and increase seating capacity.
The ground is known for its turning pitch, which generally assists spin bowlers, making it a challenging venue for teams not accustomed to spin.