Question

Consider the following statements:

A. India has won a total eight (8) gold medals in the Men Field Hockey Summer Olympics (including the British rule).

B. India has never won the FIH Hockey World Cup.

C. The Indian Women Hockey team clinched the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 title for the first time.

How many statement/statements is/are correct?

1. Only one statement

2. Only two statements

3. All the statements

4. None of the statements

Answer 1

Correct Answer: Only two statements

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Explanation:

1. Statement A:

   • India has won a total eight (8) gold medals in the Men Field Hockey Summer Olympics (including the British rule).
   • Correct:
     • India has indeed won 8 gold medals in men's field hockey at the Olympics. The victories span across 1928 to 1980, making India the most successful hockey team in Olympic history.

2. Statement B:

   • India has never won the FIH Hockey World Cup.
   • Incorrect:
     • India has won the FIH Hockey World Cup once, in 1975, under the captaincy of Ajit Pal Singh, defeating Pakistan in the final.

3. Statement C:

   • The Indian Women Hockey team clinched the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 title for the first time.
   • Correct:
     • The Indian Women’s Hockey team won the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 for the first time by defeating South Korea.

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Conclusion:

Only statements A and C are correct.
Thus, the correct answer is Only two statements.