Davis Cup history (India): First appearance in the final. India reached the Davis Cup final for the very first time in which year? Choose the correct year.

Topic: India's milestones in Davis Cup tennis

Given data

• We need the year of India's first Davis Cup final.

Concept/Approach
India first made the Davis Cup final in 1966 (losing to Australia). Later notable years include 1974 (withdrawal vs South Africa) and 1987 (final vs Sweden).

Reasoning
Earliest actual final appearance predates 1974 and 1987 → 1966.

Common pitfalls

• Choosing 1974 (a walkover/forfeit context) or 1987 (a later final).

Final Answer
1966