UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 4
Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship:
- The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.
- New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (Neither 1 nor 2)
Explanation: The inaugural 2019–21 World Test Championship finalists were determined by points percentage, rather than raw match wins; New Zealand’s ranking above England followed the points-percentage system.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Incorrect / does not qualify - The finalists qualified on percentage of points earned, not simply number of wins.
2. Incorrect / does not qualify - New Zealand did not rank ahead because of more wins; ranking used points percentage.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-includes item 1, which is not valid (The finalists qualified on percentage of points earned, not simply number of wins).
B. Incorrect-includes item 2, which is not valid (New Zealand did not rank ahead because of more wins; ranking used points percentage).
C. Incorrect-includes item 1, which is not valid (The finalists qualified on percentage of points earned, not simply number of wins); includes item 2, which is not valid (New Zealand did not rank ahead because of more wins; ranking used points percentage).
D. Correct-selects exactly the supported statements/items: none.