Consider the following statements in respect of the FIDE Women’s World Cup:
1. Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup title.
2. The final of the tournament was played between two Indian players.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following statements in respect of the FIDE Women&rsquo;s World Cup:
1. Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women&rsquo;s World Cup title.
2. The final of the tournament was played between two Indian players.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women&rsquo;s World Cup title in 2025. She achieved this victory by defeating the Indian veteran Koneru Humpy in a tiebreaker. This historic win also earned her the Grandmaster title, making her the fourth Indian woman to achieve this honor and India's 88th Grandmaster overall.

Statement 2 is correct: The final match was contested between two Indian players, Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy. This rare occurrence highlighted India's rising dominance in women's chess, showcasing an all-Indian final in a major global tournament.

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Consider the following statements in respect of the FIDE Women’s World Cup: 1. Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup title. 2. The final of the tournament was played between two Indian players. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2