by Q. Consider the following statements:
UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims) 2025 – General Studies Paper I
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Answer: (b) II only
Explanation:
Statement I is incorrect.
In the 45th Chess Olympiad (2024), Gukesh Dommaraju did not become the world’s youngest winner by defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi.
The Chess Olympiad is a team tournament, not a World Championship match. Becoming a world champion requires winning the World Chess Championship, which is conducted separately. Therefore, this statement is factually incorrect.
Statement II is correct.
Abhimanyu Mishra, an American chess player, holds the record for being the world’s youngest-ever Grandmaster. He achieved the GM title in 2021 at the age of 12 years, 4 months, and 25 days, breaking the previous record held by Sergey Karjakin.
Conclusion:
Only Statement II is correct. Hence, the correct answer is (b) II only.
Answer: (b) II only
