Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho Kho World Cup: I. The event was held in Delhi, India. II. Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78-40 in the final to become the World Champion in men category. III. Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54-36 in the final to become the World Champion in women category. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement I: Correct. The first Kho Kho World Cup was held in New Delhi, India.
Statement II: Incorrect. The reported scoreline in the men’s final is not 78-40; hence this statement is wrong.
Statement III: Incorrect. The reported scoreline in the women’s final is not 54-36; hence this statement is wrong.

Therefore, only Statement I is correct.

Disclaimer: UPSC’s official key indicates that the score-based statements are to be treated as incorrect; in such cases, the official key should be followed.