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Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022: 1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India. 2. The official mascot was named Thambi'. 3. The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup. 4. The trophy for the winning team in the women's section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup. How many of the statements given above are correct?

A

Only one

B

Only two

C

Only three

D

All four

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. Statement 1: The 44th Chess Olympiad, held in Chennai in 2022, marked the first time this prestigious event was held in India. This statement is correct. 2. Statement 2: The official mascot for the 44th Chess Olympiad was indeed named 'Thambi', meaning 'younger brother' in Tamil, depicted as a chess knight in traditional attire. This statement is correct. 3. Statement 3: The trophy for the winning team in the open section of the Chess Olympiad is the Hamilton-Russell Cup. The Vera Menchik Cup is awarded to the winners of the women's section. This statement is incorrect. 4. Statement 4: The trophy for the winning team in the women's section is the Vera Menchik Cup. The Hamilton-Russell Cup is for the open section. This statement is incorrect. 5. Since statements 1 and 2 are correct, the answer is (B) Only two.

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