Read the statements below and choose the correct option regarding the 38th National Games:
Statement 1: The 38th National Games were held in Uttarakhand.
Statement 2: It was the first edition of the National Games held across multiple cities in the state.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
Uttarakhand is the host for the 38th National Games (Statement 1). While previous National Games (like those in Gujarat) were held across multiple cities, this edition is officially recognized as the first time Uttarakhand is hosting a mega-sporting event of this scale across its diverse geography. By distributing events among Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Haldwani, Rudrapur, and Gairsain, the state is implementing a decentralized model to showcase its pan-state infrastructure and promote sports tourism throughout its hilly and plains regions simultaneously.