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UPSC 1996: Consider the following statements: Towards the close of 1995, the fortunes of Indian hockey were believed to be on the upswing because — I. India had won the Azlan Shah Cup in 1995. II. India beat Pakistan in the South Asian Federation Games final. III. India had by then qualified for the Atlanta Olympics. Of these statements —
(a)I, II and III are correct
(b)I and II are correct
(c)I and III are correct
(d)II and III are correct
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) I and II are correct
Indian hockey’s revival signs in late-1995 included winning the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and defeating Pakistan in the South Asian Federation Games final. However, India had not yet secured qualification for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics at that time, so only statements I and II are correct. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1996-solved-question-paper/))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1996, GS Paper 1, as Question 93. It falls under Current Affairs > Other Sports & Personalities.
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