Consider the following statements regarding Ranji Trophy 2024-25 which concluded recently:
a. The final game for the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 was played between Vidarbha and Mumbai.
b. Vidarbha won the 90th edition of Ranji Trophy 2024-25.
c. The captain of Vidarbha Ranji Trophy team for 2024-25 was Karun Nair.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

Appeared in: NVS- 2025

Explanation

Statement (a) is correct as the final of the most recently concluded Ranji Trophy (2023-24 season) was played between Mumbai and Vidarbha.
Statement (b) is incorrect because Mumbai, not Vidarbha, won the title. It was also the 89th edition of the tournament, not the 90th.
Statement (c) is incorrect as the captain of the Vidarbha team was Akshay Wadkar. Karun Nair was a player on the team but not the captain.

Option A: This option claims statements 'b' and 'c' are correct, but both are factually wrong. Mumbai won the trophy (making 'b' incorrect), and Akshay Wadkar was the captain of Vidarbha (making 'c' incorrect).
Option B: This option incorrectly includes statement 'b'. Mumbai won the trophy, not Vidarbha.
Option D: This option claims statement 'b' is correct, which is false. Mumbai was the winner of the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain General knowledge of Indian domestic cricket tournaments as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
General knowledge and current affairs are integral components of many nursing entrance examinations in India, designed to assess the overall awareness of the candidate beyond core nursing subjects.
Staying updated with major national events, including sports, is part of a well-rounded preparation strategy for these competitive exams.
What if the question was about the 2022-23 season? The answer would change, as the winner was Saurashtra, who defeated Bengal in the final.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core subject of the question, which is the Ranji Trophy cricket tournament.
Carefully evaluate each statement (a, b, c) individually for factual accuracy based on your knowledge of recent sporting events.
For statement 'a', verify the two teams that played in the final.
For statement 'b', verify the winner of the tournament and the edition number.
For statement 'c', verify the name of the team captain.
After determining that only statement 'a' is correct, scan the given options to find the one that matches this conclusion.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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Practise the full NVS- 2025

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.