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UPPSC 2022 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

With reference to 45th World Bridge Championship, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Championship was held in Italy.
2. Indian Team won silver medal in the game for the first time.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code :

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Both 1 and 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both 1 and 2”.
The 45th World Bridge Team Championships was held at the PALAZZO DEI CONGRESSI, Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

India fought hard, but Poland came off with a 45-point win over six sets and 96 deals.

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