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Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000:

  1. 1.American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.
  2. 2.The award was received mostly by ‘Formula One’ players so far.
  3. 3.Roger Federer received this award the maximum number of times compared to others.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. 1 and 3 only

Tiger Woods was indeed the inaugural recipient of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2001 for his achievements in 2000. Roger Federer has won the award four times, more than any other athlete in the individual category, highlighting his dominance. While Formula One drivers have won, other sports personalities have also received the award multiple times, making the claim that it was received *mostly* by F1 players debatable, especially when compared to the number of wins by individuals like Federer.

Source: UPSC gs1 2021

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