In which year did India make its One-Day International (ODI) debut?

The correct answer is 1974.Key Points

• India made its One-Day International (ODI) debut in the year 1974.
• India's first ODI match was against England in 1974.
• Their first T20I match was against South Africa in 2006.

Additional Information

• The men's national cricket team of India took on England in their first-ever international match on June 25, 1932, during the Lord's Test, making them the sixth team to be awarded Test cricket status.
• India's first Test victory did not come until 1952, a span of nearly twenty years. 
• A One Day International (ODI) is a type of limited-overs cricket match that takes place between two international teams.
• The match lasts up to seven hours and features a set number of overs—currently 50—for each team.
• This format is used for the Cricket World Cup, which is usually contested every four years.
• Limited Overs Internationals (LOI) is another name for One Day International matches.