Q. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Chess has never been included in the Olympic Games.
Statement-II: Chess is not recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as a sport.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

[B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

[C] Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

[D] Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanations –

Statement-I is correct. Chess has never been included as an official sport in the Olympic Games. Despite efforts by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) to push for its inclusion, chess has failed to become an Olympic sport.

Statement-II is incorrect. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognizes chess as a sport and recognizes FIDE as the governing body for chess.

Source: The Hindu

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