SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 11

Correct Answer

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Explanation

Assertion (A) is correct because the 37th National Games held in Goa (2023) witnessed participation from all 28 Indian states and 8 Union Territories, along with the Services Sports Control Board.

Reason (R) is also correct because more than 10,000 athletes, coaches, and sports officials actively participated in this edition of the games, making it one of the largest gatherings in the event's history.

However, R is not the correct explanation of A because the massive overall participation number of individuals is a separate statistical fact about the scale of the event. It does not explain the reason why every single state and union territory chose to register and send their respective state teams. Both statements are factually accurate but lack a direct cause-and-effect relationship.

Key Points

The 37th National Games were officially hosted by Goa for the very first time. The official mascot for this edition was 'Moga', representing a Gaur (Indian Bison). The games featured a record number of 43 sporting disciplines, including several new entries like beach football, roll ball, golf, and sepaktakraw.

Additional Facts

Maharashtra finished at the top of the medal standings to win the prestigious Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy, breaking the long-standing dominance of the Services team. Srihari Nataraj (swimming) was named the best male athlete, while Sanyukta Prasen Kale and Pranati Nayak (gymnastics) were jointly named the best female athletes of the games.

Important Questions and Answers

Question: Which state or team topped the medal tally at the 37th National Games in Goa?

Answer: Maharashtra.

Question: What was the name of the official mascot for the 37th National Games?

Answer: Moga.