With reference to 45th World Bridge Championship which of the following statements is/are correct?1.The Championship was held in Italy.2.Indian Team won silver medal in the game for the first time.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

1. A

   Neither 1 nor 2

   Option A claims neither statement is correct. This is incorrect because both statements regarding the venue and the medal are factually true.

2. B

   Both 1 and 2

   Option B states that both 1 and 2 are correct, which is the official key. The 45th World Bridge Championship was indeed held in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy, in 2022. Furthermore, the Indian national team made history at this prestigious event by winning a silver medal for the very first time in the Bermuda Bowl, thereby making both statements accurate.

3. C

   Only 2

   Option C claims only statement 2 is correct, ignoring the first statement. This is wrong because statement 1 is also fully verified by tournament records.

4. D

   Only 1

   Option D claims only statement 1 is correct, missing the second statement. This is incorrect because the Indian team's historic silver medal achievement in the tournament is also a correct fact.

Summary. Official key is (b) Both 1 and 2. The 45th World Bridge Championship took place in Italy, marking a monumental milestone for Indian mind sports. During this global tournament, the Indian bridge team secured a historic silver medal for the country for the first time. Candidates must carefully verify both venue and achievement details in international sports current affairs. Therefore, option B correctly encompasses both valid statements.