Question

UPSC Prelims 2021 Question:

Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics :

The official motto for this Olympics is ‘A New World’.

Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2: 2 only

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

The Summer and Winter Olympic Games organized by the International Olympic Committee occur every four years. The official motto for Olympics 2020 was “United by Emotion”. So, statement 1 is not correct.
The 2020 Olympics introduced news sports and events to strengthen the timeless appeal of the Olympic Games for a new generation. Five new sports were added to the program in this Olympics: baseball and softball, karate, sport climbing, skateboarding and surfing, as well as many new events such as 3x3 basketball, triathlon relay, women's canoe slalom, and BMX freestyle. So, statement 2 is correct.

Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.

Subject: Polity | Miscellaneous(pol)

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