UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 91
Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics:
- The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'.
- Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (2 only)
Explanation: The 32nd Summer Olympics held in Tokyo included sport climbing, surfing, skateboarding, karate and baseball/softball; “A New World” was not the official Tokyo slogan.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Incorrect / does not qualify - Tokyo 2020 branding used “United by Emotion”, not “A New World”.
2. Correct / qualifies - All listed sports were included in the Tokyo Olympic programme.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-includes item 1, which is not valid (Tokyo 2020 branding used “United by Emotion”, not “A New World”); omits valid item 2 (All listed sports were included in the Tokyo Olympic programme).
B. Correct-selects exactly the supported statements/items: 2.
C. Incorrect-includes item 1, which is not valid (Tokyo 2020 branding used “United by Emotion”, not “A New World”).
D. Incorrect-omits valid item 2 (All listed sports were included in the Tokyo Olympic programme).