Consider the following statements regarding the first Kho Kho World Cup:

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the first Kho Kho World Cup:

UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims) 2025 – General Studies Paper I

I. The event was held in Delhi, India.

II. Indian men beat Nepal to become World Champions in the men’s category.

III. Indian women beat Nepal to become World Champions in the women’s category.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) I only

(b) II and III only

(c) I and III only

(d) I, II and III

Answer: (a) I only

The first-ever Kho Kho World Cup 2025 was held in New Delhi, India, from 13 to 19 January 2025. Therefore, Statement I is correct.
In the men’s final, India defeated Nepal, but the final score was 54–36, not 78–40. Hence, Statement II is incorrect.
In the women’s final, the Indian women’s team defeated Nepal with a score of 78–40, and not 54–36. Therefore, Statement III is incorrect.

Answer: (a) I only