Consider the following statements about the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS):
1.The scheme is focused on Archery, Badminton, Wrestling and Shooting.
2.Under the scheme the athletes can seek assistance to purchase equipments.
3.Mission Olympic Cell is a body created to assist the athletes under the Chairmanship of Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
Correct Answer2 and 3 only
Incorrect Answer1 and 3 only
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
1 and 2 only
The statement "The scheme is focused on Archery, Badminton, Wrestling, and Shooting" is correct. The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) is aimed at supporting athletes from specific sports disciplines, including Archery, Badminton, Wrestling, and Shooting, among others.
The statement "Under the scheme, athletes can seek assistance to purchase equipment" is correct. TOPS provides assistance to athletes for various purposes, including the purchase of equipment, hiring support staff, and covering other training and competition expenses.
The statement "Mission Olympic Cell is a body created to assist the athletes under the Chairmanship of the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports" is incorrect. The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) is a body created to assist athletes under the chairmanship of the Director General of the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Therefore, the correct answer is 1 - 1 and 2 only.
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By: Kamal Kashyap