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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 86

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q86

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In case of first false start in a running event, the athlete(s) shall be:
 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. warned

  • In case of first false start in a running event, the athlete(s) shall be warned.

  • If there is a false start, it is signalled by firing the starting gun twice, and the race is stopped.

  • Since 2009, the offending athletes are immediately disqualified.

  • Before 2003, an athlete making a false start would be allowed another start and would only be disqualified after a second false start.

  • Between 2003 and 2009 (inclusive), if there was a single false start, then the whole field would be warned, and the original offender would be allowed a second start.

  • If anyone made a false start on the second start, then they would be disqualified (even if they did not false start the first time).