Which of the following statements about Judo techniques and rules is CORRECT?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. A Judo match ends immediately if a player scores an Ippon or receives a Hansoku-make.
In competitive Judo, an Ippon is the highest score, awarded for a perfect throw, a 20-second pin, or a submission via choke or armlock; it results in an immediate victory. Conversely, Hansoku-make is a grave penalty for serious rule violations or accumulating three minor penalties (Shidos), leading to immediate disqualification and the opponent's win. While Shime-waza refers to choking techniques and not armlocks (which are Kansetsu-waza), strikes and kicks are strictly prohibited in sporting Judo matches.