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?
- (a) I only ✓ UPSC's answer
- (b) II and III only
- (c) I and III only
- (d) I, II and III
Why the answer is (a)
• The first Kho Kho World Cup was held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, from 13 to 19 January 2025, with 23 countries taking part — statement I is correct.
• India won both titles against Nepal, but the scores in statements II and III are swapped: the men's final ended 54–36 and the women's final 78–40.
• Statement II (men 78–40) and statement III (women 54–36) are therefore both wrong.
• The tournament was organised by the Kho Kho Federation of India with the International Kho Kho Federation to take the indigenous sport global.
• Hence I only, option (a).
Why the other options are wrong
- (b) II and III only
- Both scores are swapped between the men's and women's finals.
- (c) I and III only
- Statement III gives the men's score to the women's final.
- (d) I, II and III
- Statements II and III both carry the wrong scores.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025, held on 25 May 2025. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.