Q. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Olympic Flame’?
(1) The Olympic Flame is the symbol of Unity, Sportivity, and Victory
(2) The Olympic Torch is lit in Greece and passed from one to the next torch bearer to reach the hosting city
(3) The 2024 Olympic Torch was lit on 16th April, 2024
(4) The modern Olympic Torch Relay was conceived by Dr. Carl Diem of Germany
a) 2, 3 and 4
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) All Four
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024
The correct answer is: c) 1, 3 and 4
Explanation: To determine the correct answer, let’s analyze each statement:
- The Olympic Trch is lit in Greece and passed from one torchbearer to the next to reach the host city.
- The 2024 Olympic Torch was lit on 16th April 2024 in a ceremony in Ancient Olympia, Greece
- The modern Olympic Torch Relay was indeed conceived by Dr. Carl Diem of Germany for the 1936 Berlin Games as a connection to the historical origins of the Olympics
However, statement (1) about the flame symbolizing “Unity, Sportivity, and Victory” seems subjective and not widely stated as an official definition of the flame’s symbolism.
Thus, the correct answer would be a) 2, 3 and 4.
