Q56. Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022 :
1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India.
2. The official mascot was named 'Thambi'.
3. The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup.
4. The trophy for the winning team in the women's section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Detailed Solution
Let's analyze the statements regarding the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022, held in Chennai, India: 1. Statement 1 is correct. The 44th Chess Olympiad marked the first time this prestigious international chess tournament was hosted by India.
2. Statement 2 is correct. The official mascot for the event was indeed named 'Thambi', a chess knight figure dressed in traditional Tamil attire. 3. Statement 3 is incorrect. The trophy for the winning team in the open section of the Chess Olympiad is the Hamilton-Russell Cup.
4. Statement 4 is incorrect. The trophy for the winning team in the women's section is the Vera Menchik Cup. (Statements 3 and 4 have the trophies swapped). Therefore, only two statements (1 and 2) are correct.
This question tests specific details about a major international sporting event hosted by India, making it relevant for current affairs and general knowledge.
Current Affairs Link
The 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai was a significant international event for India, widely covered in national and international news.
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