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Mains Prelims

Q98 · UPSC Prelims 2021 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000:1.American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.2.The award was received mostly by 'Formula One' players so far.3.Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others.Which of the above statements are correct?

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A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2 only

    1 and 2 only. Formula One is not the modal winner class.

  2. B

    2 and 3 only

    2 and 3 only. Statement 2 fails; Tiger Woods was the first World Sportsman.

  3. C

    1 and 3 only

    1 and 3 only. Woods first in 2000; Federer the most-times winner. Not mostly F1.

  4. D

    1, 2 and 3

    All three. Statement 2 fails.

Summary. Official key is (c) 1 and 3 only. Tiger Woods won the first Laureus World Sportsman award (2000). Roger Federer has the most. Formula One has not dominated the roll.

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