Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho Kho World Cup:
- I.The event was held in Delhi, India.
- II.Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78–40 in the final to become the World Champion in men category.
- III.Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54–36 in the final to become the World Champion in women category.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer & explanation
Answer: (a) I only
The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup was held in New Delhi in January 2025, and India won both the men's and the women's titles by beating Nepal in each final. Statements II and III swap the two scores.
- ✓ I The tournament was played in New Delhi, with the finals at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
- ✗ II The Indian men beat Nepal 54-36 in the final. The score of 78-40 belongs to the women's final.
- ✗ III The Indian women beat Nepal 78-40 in the final. The score of 54-36 belongs to the men's final.
Remember · First Kho Kho World Cup, New Delhi, January 2025: India won both finals against Nepal, men 54-36 and women 78-40.
Sources
- DD News (Prasar Bharati): Kho Kho World Cup, India clinches historic double victory in men's and women's titles ↗ “The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi ended on a historic note as India secured both the men’s and women’s titles in thrilling fashion. … the Indian women’s kho kho team claimed the 2025 title at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Sunday night, defeating Nepal 78-40. Meanwhile, the men’s team followed suit with a 54-36 victory over Nepal in their final.”
Question and answer: UPSC's official GS Paper I (2025, Series A) — paper ↗ · answer key ↗. Explanation: Minimalist IAS, checked 30 Sept 2026 (how we verify). ·