Question 48 from UPSC CSE 2025 - Current Affairs (Art & Culture)

Question

Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho Kho World Cup:
I. The event was held in Delhi, India.
II. Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78-40 in the final to become the World Champion in men category.
III. 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?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: A. I only

Strategy: Focus directly on the event location and exact match scores in the statements. Verify statement I, as the event was widely reported to be conducted in Delhi—so this is correct. Check the scores and categories for statements II and III: the men's final score was 54-36, and the women's final score was 78-40, but statements II and III have these scores swapped and misattributed. Since only statement I is accurate, the rest are incorrect.

Key Info: Kho Kho is a traditional tag sport originating in India, recognized under the Indian Olympic Association. The first-ever Kho Kho World Cup took place at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, from January 12 to 19, 2024. The event was organized by Kho Kho Federation of India in association with the IOA. Twenty men's and nineteen women's teams from across Asia and beyond participated. In the men's final, India defeated Nepal with a scoreline of 54-36. In the women's final, India beat Nepal 78-40. The tournament reflects Kho Kho's growing international profile, particularly in South Asia. The World Cup received government and IOA support and stands as a milestone in promoting indigenous Indian sports on a global stage.

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Option B: II and III only

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Option C: I and III only

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Option D: I, II and III