JSCA international stadium complex is situated in which city ?

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The correct option is (3):

The JSCA International Stadium Complex, whose full name is the Jharkhand States Cricket Association International Cricket Stadium, is unequivocally situated in **Ranchi**, which is the capital city of the state of Jharkhand, India. This complex was officially inaugurated in January 2013 and was constructed as the dedicated home ground for the Jharkhand cricket team. The decision to build this world-class facility was driven by the JSCA to ensure they had a permanent venue capable of hosting international matches, moving away from older venues like Keenan Stadium in Jamshedpur. The stadium is known for its modern architecture and has successfully hosted all formats of international cricket, cementing Ranchi's place as a major sports hub in Eastern India.

The incorrect option is (1):

**Mohali** is a very popular cricketing city, but it is incorrect because it is the location of the I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium. The PCA Stadium serves the state of Punjab and is situated in Northern India, which is geographically distinct from Ranchi. Confusing the JSCA complex with the PCA stadium is a common error, but you must remember that different state cricket associations operate different grounds. Mohali’s stadium is a separate and older venue with its own unique history and home teams, making it the wrong answer for the JSCA complex.

The incorrect option is (2):

The option **Odisha** is incorrect because it refers to an entire state, not a specific city. The question specifically asks for the city where the stadium complex is situated. While the state of Jharkhand, where Ranchi is located, shares a border with Odisha, the JSCA complex is not in Odisha. The main international cricket venue for Odisha is the Barabati Stadium, which is located in the city of Cuttack. Therefore, selecting a state name when a city is required makes this option conceptually and factually wrong.

The incorrect option is (4):

**Visakhapatnam** (or Vizag) is a major port city on the coast of Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. While it is another city that boasts an excellent international cricket venue, the stadium there is the Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, which is managed by the Andhra Cricket Association. Visakhapatnam is geographically very far from Ranchi, and its cricketing facilities are entirely separate. The difference in state, location, and the affiliated cricket association confirms that Visakhapatnam is an incorrect choice for the home of the Jharkhand States Cricket Association International Stadium Complex.