Consider the following statements Wrestling in India has been prac...
- Statement 1 is correct: Wrestling in India has been practiced since the 5th millennium B.C. In Ancient India, wrestling was most famously known as MallaYudha. One of the premier characters in Mahabharata Bhima was is considered to be a great wrestler of the time, and some of the other great wrestlers included Jarasandha, Keechaka, and Balrama.
- Statement 2 is not correct: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has formed an Oversight Committee headed by six-time World champion and Olympic medallist boxer M.C. Mary Kom to enquire into the allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment, and financial irregularities in the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), levelled by prominent sportspersons.
- The Committee will also undertake the day-to-day administration of the Wrestling Federation of India, during the course of the enquiry.
- The decision has been taken to safeguard the interest of athletes and to promote good governance in the federation.
Consider the following statements Wrestling in India has been prac...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'A', i.e., only statement 1 is correct.
Statement 1: Wrestling in India has been practiced since the 5th millennium B.C.
This statement is correct. Wrestling, also known as Kushti or Pehlwani, has a long history in India. It is believed to have been practiced since the 5th millennium B.C. and has been an integral part of Indian culture and tradition. Wrestling is mentioned in ancient texts like the Rigveda and the Mahabharata, which date back thousands of years.
Statement 2: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports formed an Oversight Committee headed by Sakshi Malik to enquire into allegations against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
This statement is incorrect. As of the current knowledge, there is no information or evidence to suggest that the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has formed an Oversight Committee headed by Sakshi Malik to inquire into allegations against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Sakshi Malik is a well-known Indian wrestler who won a bronze medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics, but there is no official record or announcement regarding her heading an Oversight Committee.
Therefore, only statement 1 is correct, and statement 2 is incorrect.
Summary:
- Wrestling in India has been practiced since the 5th millennium B.C.
- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has not formed an Oversight Committee headed by Sakshi Malik to inquire into allegations against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).