SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 7

Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Explanation

The 5th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2022 was officially hosted by the state of Madhya Pradesh. Although the event carried the designation of the year 2022, it was held from January 30 to February 11, 2023, due to previous scheduling adjustments caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The games were organized in a decentralized multi-city format across eight different cities within Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain, Jabalpur, Mandla, Balaghat, and Maheshwar. Only a single sporting event, track cycling, was conducted outside the state in New Delhi. For this edition, Maharashtra finished at the top of the final medal tally with a total of 161 medals, followed by Haryana in second place and the host state, Madhya Pradesh, finishing third.

Key Points

The official mascots for the 2022 edition were 'Asha' (a female Cheetah, named to mark the reintroduction of cheetahs at Kuno National Park) and 'Mowgli'.

The smart torch used during the multi-city relay was named 'Amarkantak', featuring a creative design that highlighted the map and flow of the holy Narmada River.

Water sports disciplines, such as Canoe Slalom, Kayaking, Canoeing, and Rowing, were introduced for the very first time in the history of the Khelo India Youth Games during this tournament.

Important Questions and Answers

Question: Which state emerged as the overall champion, topping the final medal standings at the Khelo India Youth Games hosted by Madhya Pradesh?

Answer: Maharashtra topped the medal tally with 56 gold, 55 silver, and 50 bronze medals, securing the championship trophy.

Question: What was the official theme song for the 5th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games, and who sang it?

Answer: The official theme song was 'Hindustan Ka Dil Dhadka Do,' performed by the well-known Bollywood playback singer Shaan.