World Firsts — Set 2

Correct Answer: A. Soviet Union

• **Soviet Union** = The Soviet Union defeated Yugoslavia 2–1 in the final held in Paris.. • **At the time, the competition w** — At the time, the competition was known as the European Nations' Cup.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Spain: This victory remains the only European title won by the Soviet team.; Germany: Not the correct answer; Yugoslavia: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A. Nadia Comăneci

• **Nadia Comăneci** = Nadia Comăneci achieved this at the 1976 Montreal Olympics at the age of 14.. • **The scoreboard was not designe** — The scoreboard was not designed to display four digits, so it showed '1.00' instead.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mary Lou Retton: She went on to win a total of nine Olympic medals in her career.; Simone Biles: Not the correct answer; Olga Korbut: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: D. New Delhi

• **New Delhi** = The correct answer is 'New Delhi'.. • **The first Asian Games were ina** — The first Asian Games were inaugurated by President Rajendra Prasad at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tokyo: Eleven nations participated in this multi-sport event.; Bangkok: It was established to foster better relations and sportsmanship among Asian countries.; Jakarta: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A. Vonetta Flowers

• **Vonetta Flowers** = Vonetta Flowers won gold in the two-woman bobsled event at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.. • **She was a track and field athl** — She was a track and field athlete who successfully transitioned to winter sports.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Debi Thomas: Her achievement broke a long-standing racial barrier in winter disciplines.; Shani Davis: Not the correct answer; Arthur Ashe: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A. New Zealand

• **New Zealand** = New Zealand co-hosted and won the inaugural tournament by defeating France in the final.. • **The team is famously known as ** — The team is famously known as the 'All Blacks'.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: South Africa: This victory solidified their position as a global powerhouse in rugby union.; Australia: Not the correct answer; England: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A. Kathrine Switzer

• **Kathrine Switzer** = Kathrine Switzer registered and finished the race in 1967 despite an official attempting to physically remove her.. • **At the time, women were not pe** — At the time, women were not permitted to compete in long-distance races.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Roberta Gibb: Her defiance paved the way for women's inclusion in marathons worldwide.; Grete Waitz: Not the correct answer; Joan Benoit: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: B. Hamilton

• **Hamilton** = The event was then known as the British Empire Games and was held in Hamilton, Canada.. • **Eleven countries sent a total ** — Eleven countries sent a total of 400 athletes to compete in six sports.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sydney: It is now held every four years, excluding the years during World War II.; Auckland: Not the correct answer; London: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A. Nino Farina

• **Nino Farina** = Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina won the inaugural title in 1950 driving for Alfa Romeo.. • **He secured the championship by** — He secured the championship by winning the final race of the season at Monza.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Juan Manuel Fangio: This marked the formal beginning of the modern F1 world championship era.; Alberto Ascari: Not the correct answer; Stirling Moss: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: B. India

• **India** = India defeated Pakistan in a thrilling final held in Johannesburg, South Africa.. • **This victory led to a massive ** — This victory led to a massive boom in the T20 format and the eventually the creation of the IPL.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: South Africa: MS Dhoni led the young Indian side to this historic triumph.; Australia: Not the correct answer; Pakistan: Not the correct answer.

Correct Answer: B. Junko Tabei

• **Junko Tabei** = Junko Tabei of Japan reached the summit on May 16, 1975.. • **She was an avid mountaineer wh** — She was an avid mountaineer who also became the first woman to scale the Seven Summits.. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bachendri Pal: Her achievement inspired women globally to take up high-altitude climbing.; Santosh Yadav: Not the correct answer; Arunima Sinha: Not the correct answer.