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 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
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III

59. प्रथम खो-खो विश्व कप के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए :

I. इस विश्व कप का आयोजन दिल्ली, भारत में हुआ।
II. भारतीय पुरुष फाइनल में नेपाल को 78-40 के स्कोर से हराकर पुरुष वर्ग में विश्व विजेता बने।
III. भारतीय महिलाएँ फाइनल में नेपाल को 54-36 के स्कोर से हराकर महिला वर्ग में विश्व विजेता बनीं।

उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन-सा/कौन-से सही है/हैं?

(a) केवल I
(b) केवल II और III
(c) केवल I और III
(d) I, II और III

Answer: (a)

Explanation:

Statement I is correct: The inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup was held in New Delhi, India in 2024. This is factually correct.

Statement II is not correct: The statement claims the Indian men’s team beat Nepal with a score of 78–40.

However, as per official sources (including the Olympics website), the Indian men’s team actually defeated Nepal with a score of 54–36. The score mentioned in the statement is factually inaccurate.

Statement III is not correct: The statement claims the Indian women’s teambeat Nepal with a score of 54–36.

 This is also incorrect. The Indian women’s team won the final against Nepal with a score of 78–40, not 54–36.

The Indian men’s team beat Nepal with a score of 78–40.
However, as per official sources (including the Olympics website), the Indian men’s team actually defeated Nepal with a score of 54–36. The score mentioned in the statement is factually inaccurate.

Source:

https://www.olympics.com/en/news/kho-kho-world-cup-2025-india-schedule-fixtures-match-list