Question

UPSC Prelims 2023 Question:

Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022

It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India.

The official mascot was named ‘Thambi’.

The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup.

The trophy for the winning team in the women’s section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. Only three
4. All four

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2: Only two

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

For the 1st time ever, the world's biggest chess event is happening in India. Chennai is hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad. So, statement 1 is correct.
The Official Mascot of 44th Chess Olympiad is 'Thambi'. The word 'Thambi' in Tamil language means - little or younger brother. So, statement 2 is correct.
1st place in the Open section: Hamilton-Russel Cup. So, statement 3 is not correct.
1st place in the Women's section: Vera Menchik Cup. So, statement 4 is not correct.

Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.

Subject: Polity | Miscellaneous(pol)

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