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?
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Answer: A. Statement I is correct: the first Kho Kho World Cup was held in New Delhi in January 2025. Statements II and III swap the scores. India's men beat Nepal 54-36 and India's women beat Nepal 78-40. So only I is correct.
Watch for: The real scores are given, but switched between the men's and women's finals.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The final scores in II and III are swapped, so both are wrong.
- C. Statement III is wrong: the women won 78-40.
- D. Statements II and III are wrong.
Source to check: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports / PIB releases on the Kho Kho World Cup 2025; Kho Kho Federation of India.
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