Chess Olympiad / Gukesh Dommaraju
Question
Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship: Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1.
The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.
- 2.
New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements are incorrect.
The finalists for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (2019-2021) were decided by the percentage of points earned (PCT) out of the total points contested, not merely by the absolute number of matches won. Consequently, New Zealand ranked ahead of England due to a higher PCT, even though England won more total matches overall during the cycle.
Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2025
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q100
Subject
Current Affairs
Sub-topic
Sports
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
ICC World Test Championship Playing Conditions
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