SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 21

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. No limit.

• In table tennis, a let is called during a serve if the ball touches the net but still lands correctly in the service area, or if there is any interference during the serve.
• According to International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rules, there is no limit on the number of consecutive lets a player can serve.
• Players can keep serving until they make a valid serve or fail to meet the criteria for a proper let.
• This unlimited lets rule ensures fairness, especially when external factors like net interference happen multiple times.
• Let serves don’t count as points, and the server must serve again.
• The rule helps maintain the integrity of the game, so players aren’t penalized for circumstances beyond their control.
• Allowing unlimited retries emphasizes the sport’s focus on skill and precision.
• It also helps keep the game smooth, avoiding unnecessary stops or penalties due to repeated lets.