Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Kho Kho game is only played in the South Asian countries.
2.India has recently won the Kho Kho world cup for the first time.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. While Kho Kho originated in India and is popular in South Asia, it has expanded globally. By 2025, the sport is played in 55 countries across six continents, including nations in Europe (e.g., England, Germany), Africa (e.g., South Africa, Kenya), North America (e.g., USA, Canada), and South America (e.g., Brazil, Peru).
Statement 2 is correct. India won both the men’s and women’s titles in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025, held in New Delhi, defeating Nepal in the finals.
Source: AIR
