Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics :
1. The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'.
2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The official motto for the 32nd Summer Olympics (Tokyo 2020, held in 2021) was "United by Emotion". 'A New World' was not the official motto.
2. Statement 2 is correct. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, and Karate made their Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Baseball (along with Softball) returned to the Olympic programme and was included in this Olympics.
Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.