Which among the following teams won the Women's Cricket World Cup in 2017?

Appeared in: DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

England was the host nation and the winner of the 2017 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
The final match was played against India at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
England won the final by a close margin of 9 runs, securing their fourth World Cup title.
Pacer Anya Shrubsole was the star of the final, taking 6 wickets for 46 runs in a match-winning performance.

Option A: India was the runner-up in the tournament. They performed exceptionally well to reach the final but lost to England.
Option C: The West Indies team was eliminated during the round-robin (group) stage of the tournament and did not qualify for the semi-finals.
Option D: Australia, a dominant force in women's cricket, was eliminated in the semi-finals by India in the 2017 tournament.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain General Knowledge: International Sports Events as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general knowledge question and is not directly related to clinical nursing practice.
General awareness of current affairs and major world events is often included in competitive examinations to assess a candidate's overall knowledge.
Staying updated with news and events demonstrates a well-rounded personality and intellectual curiosity.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the key elements of the question: 'Women's Cricket World Cup', '2017', and 'won'.
This is a factual recall question from the domain of general knowledge and sports.
Access your knowledge about major international sporting events that occurred around 2017.
Evaluate each option based on your knowledge. Recall that the final was a memorable, close match between England and India.
Eliminate the incorrect options: Australia was knocked out in the semi-final, and West Indies in the group stage. India was the runner-up.
Conclude that England was the winning team.

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