With reference to the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), consider the following statements: 1. It is the official governing body for the sport of table tennis in India. 2. It is responsible for manufacturing table tennis equipment in India. 3. Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships is organized by the TTFI. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), consider the following statements:
1.It is the official governing body for the sport of table tennis in India.
2.It is responsible for manufacturing table tennis equipment in India.
3.Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships is organized by the TTFI.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The TTFI is the recognized governing body for table tennis in India, established in 1926. It is responsible for organizing national and international events, promoting the sport, and representing India in global competitions. The TTFI has hosted and organized the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in India.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The TTFI does not manufacture table tennis equipment. However, it approves equipment manufactured by private companies for use in official tournaments.

Source: The Hindu

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