UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 77
Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho Kho World Cup :
- The event was held in Delhi, India.
- Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78-40 in the final to become the World Champion in men category.
- Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54-36 in the final to become the World Champion in women category.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (I only)
Explanation: India hosted the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi in January 2025 and won both finals against Nepal. The question exchanges the men's and women's final scores, leaving only the venue statement correct.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: True-the tournament was held in Delhi.
II: False-the men won 54–36, not 78–40.
III: False-the women won 78–40, not 54–36.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
B. Incorrect-includes II, III despite the item-wise findings; omits I which the answer requires.
C. Incorrect-includes III despite the item-wise findings.
D. Incorrect-includes II, III despite the item-wise findings.