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Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics:

  1. 1.The official motto for this Olympics is ‘A New World’.
  2. 2.Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 2 only

The 32nd Summer Olympics, held in Tokyo in 2021, introduced several new sports to the Olympic program. These included sport climbing, surfing, skateboarding, and karate, reflecting a move to attract younger audiences and align with popular global sports. Baseball, though not entirely new, was also reintroduced. The official motto for the Tokyo Olympics was 'United by Emotion,' not 'A New World'.

Source: UPSC gs1 2021

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