32nd Summer Olympics (Tokyo) UPSC Prelims PYQ 2021

Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics:

1. The official motto for this Olympics is ‘A New World’.
2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect

• Tokyo hosted the 32nd Summer Olympics. The official motto of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games was “United by Emotion.”

Statement 2 is correct

• The Tokyo Olympics featured six new or returning sports.
• Returning: Baseball, softball
• New: Surfing, skateboarding, sport climbing, karate.

Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Medium