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Q. Consider the following statements about Viswanathan Anand : 1. He has won the World Chess Championship five times. 2. He is the first sportsperson to receive the Padma Vibhushan award. 3. He is currently the No.1 rating player on the FIDE ratings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only

Correct Answer

1, 2 and 3

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