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Q99 (IAS/2025) Miscellaneous & General Knowledge › Sports, Games & Awards › Sports tournaments and championships Answer Verified

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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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: A
Explanation

The first Kho Kho World Cup was held in New Delhi, India from 13 to 19 January 2025[2], making Statement I correct.

However, Statements II and III contain incorrect scores. The Indian men's team beat Nepal 54-36 in the final[3], not 78-40 as stated in Statement II. The Indian women's team clinched the title with a 78-40 win over Nepal[4], not 54-36 as stated in Statement III.

Both statements have reversed the actual scores - the men's final score (54-36) has been incorrectly attributed to the women's match, and vice versa. India did win both the men's and women's titles at the inaugural World Cup, but the scores mentioned in Statements II and III are swapped.

Therefore, only Statement I is correct, making option A the right answer.

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  1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kho_Kho_World_Cup
  2. [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kho_Kho_World_Cup
  3. [3] https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/kho-kho-world-cup-after-women-indian-mens-team-also-crowned-champion/article69117372.ece
  4. [4] https://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/after-women-indian-mens-team-also-clinches-inaugural-kho-kho-world-cup-title-7511116
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Q. Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho Kho World Cup : I. The event was held in Delhi, India. II. Indian men bea…
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This is a classic 'First-Ever' event question, a category UPSC prioritizes. While the event itself was headline news, the difficulty lies in the 'Data Swap' trap between statements II and III. Strategy: For inaugural events hosted by India, memorize the Host, Winner, Runner-up, and verify if numerical details in parallel statements are transposed.

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Statement 1
Was the first Kho Kho World Cup held in Delhi, India?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The [first Kho Kho World Cup] took place in [New Delhi], India from 13 to 19 January 2025."
Why this source?
  • Explicitly identifies the event as the first Kho Kho World Cup.
  • States the location as New Delhi, India and gives the dates (13–19 January 2025).
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The [2025 Kho Kho World Cup] was hosted by [India]... The event took place in 2025, from January 13 to 19, at the [Indira Gandhi Arena], New Delhi."
Why this source?
  • Confirms the 2025 World Cup was hosted by India.
  • Specifies the venue as the Indira Gandhi Arena, New Delhi and the dates (January 13 to 19, 2025).

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > 13. Lord Hardinge II 1910-1916 > p. 820
Strength: 3/5
“• (i) Creation of Bengal Presidency (like Bombay and Madras) in 1911.• (ii) Transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi (1911).• (iii) Establishment of the Hindu Mahasabha (1915) by Madan Mohan Malaviya.• (iv) Coronation durbar of King George V held in Delhi (1911). 14. Lord Chelmsford 1916-1921 • (i) Formation of Home Rule Leagues by Annie Besant and Tilak (1916).”
Why relevant

Notes the transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi (1911), indicating Delhi's long-standing role as the national capital and centre for major national-level events.

How to extend

A student could use this to infer that major sporting or international events are often hosted in a country's capital and then check tournament records or event host lists for confirmation.

Themes in world history, History Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 6: Displacing Indigenous Peoples > ACTIVITY 4 > p. 150
Strength: 3/5
“In 1911, it was announced that New Delhi and Canberra would be built as the capital cities of British India and of the Commonwealth of Australia. Compare and contrast the political situations of the native people in these countries at that time.”
Why relevant

States that New Delhi was planned and built as the capital, reinforcing Delhi's status as the political and administrative centre of India.

How to extend

Combine with knowledge that capitals often have infrastructure and venues for large events to guide a search for the World Cup's host city in sports news or official federations.

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 41: Union Territories > CREATION OF UNION TERRITORIES > p. 409
Strength: 2/5
“They are (along with the year of creation): (1) Andaman and Nicobar Islands-1956, (2) Delhi- 1956, (3) Lakshadweep-1956, (4) Puducherry-1962, (5) Chandigarh-1966, (6) Jammu and Kashmir-20!9, (7) Ladakh- 2019 and (8) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu- 2020. Till 1973, Lakshadweep was known by the name of Laccadive, Minicoy and amindivi Islands. In 1992, Delhi was redesignated as the National capital Territory of Delhi.”
Why relevant

Lists Delhi among Union Territories and notes its redesignation as the National Capital Territory, highlighting its administrative distinctiveness and likely availability of centrally managed facilities.

How to extend

A student could use this as background to prioritize checking Delhi-based venues or federations' announcements when verifying the event location.

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 14: Settlements > Ajmeri Gate > p. 23
Strength: 2/5
“This gate lies to the south-western end of the city and is presently located near the New Delhi Railway Station. It was built in 1644 and has witnessed the first battle (Sepoy Mutiny) for independence of 1857.”
Why relevant

Mentions a specific transport landmark (Ajmeri Gate near New Delhi Railway Station), indicating established transport infrastructure in Delhi useful for hosting visitors to an international event.

How to extend

Use the existence of major transport hubs as a heuristic to expect large events to be sited there, then consult event schedules or press releases to confirm where the Kho Kho World Cup was held.

Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 4: The World of Metals and Non-metals > The wonder of ancient Indian metallurgy! > p. 50
Strength: 2/5
“The Iron Pillar of Delhi was made in the time of Chandragupta II more than 1600 years ago. It is about 8 metres high and weighs more than 6000 kilograms. What is interesting about this iron pillar is that despite all these years of facing winds, rainfall, and intense weather, it has barely any rust. In other words, it has been made in a way that it resists rusting. This tells us about the skills that were developed in metal technology in India. The Iron Pillar (Delhi)”
Why relevant

Refers to notable historical monuments in Delhi (Iron Pillar), underscoring the city's prominence and tourism capacity which often accompanies event hosting.

How to extend

Combine the city's prominence with general knowledge that international sporting events are often hosted in well-known cities, then verify via sports federation records or news coverage for the first Kho Kho World Cup location.

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