UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — WFI moves SC against HC order allowing Vinesh in trials

Question 1

While reviewing the Wrestling Federation of India's selection policy, the Delhi High Court held that a provision placing a woman athlete at a disadvantage on account of pregnancy or post-partum recovery violates which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

Articles 14 and 21

Answer

Articles 15 and 16

Answer

Articles 19 and 21

Answer

Articles 14 and 15

Question 2

With reference to the judicial proceedings in the Vinesh Phogat–WFI selection dispute, consider the following statements:
1. The Delhi High Court exercised writ jurisdiction to review the WFI's selection policy.
2. The Court held that motherhood cannot become a ground for exclusion of female athletes.
3. The Supreme Court expunged the adverse observations made by the High Court against the WFI.
4. The Supreme Court clarified that its order should not be construed as an endorsement of the High Court's findings.
Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

3 only

Answer

1 and 2

Answer

2 and 4

Answer

3 and 4

Question 3

The Wrestling Federation of India is affiliated to which one of the following as the apex international governing body for the sport of wrestling?

Accepted Answer

United World Wrestling

Answer

FILA – International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles

Answer

International Wrestling Federation

Answer

World Wrestling Entertainment

Question 4

With reference to the recent governance history of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), consider the following statements:
1. The Union Sports Ministry suspended the WFI in December 2023.
2. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was elected the WFI President in the December 2023 elections.
3. United World Wrestling had banned the WFI in August 2023 over its failure to conduct elections on time.
4. The WFI's National Sports Federation recognition was restored by the government in March 2025.
Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

2 only

Answer

1 and 4

Answer

2 and 3

Answer

3 only

Question 5

With reference to the sequence of events in the Vinesh Phogat–WFI selection trials litigation of 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The Delhi High Court passed its order permitting Phogat to take part in the trials in May 2026.
2. The Supreme Court permitted Phogat to participate in the trials held on 30–31 May 2026.
3. At the trials, Phogat competed in the women's 53 kg category.
4. While disposing of the plea, the Supreme Court endorsed the Delhi High Court's findings against the WFI.
Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 6

With reference to the outcome of the Vinesh Phogat–WFI matter before the Supreme Court in 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The Bench that finally disposed of the WFI's plea comprised Justices P.S. Narasimha and Aravind Kumar.
2. The Supreme Court disposed of the WFI's plea as infructuous.
3. The Supreme Court declined to expunge the High Court's adverse remarks against the WFI.
4. At the trials, Phogat qualified for the Asian Games 2026 by winning her category.
Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

4 only

Answer

1 only

Answer

2 and 3

Answer

1 and 4

Question 7

With reference to the 2026 Asian Games and India's wrestling selection, consider the following statements:
1. The 2026 Asian Games are being hosted in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan.
2. The 2026 Asian Games are scheduled from 19 September to 4 October 2026.
3. Nagoya is the first Japanese city ever to host the Asian Games.
4. Antim Panghal earned selection in the women's 53 kg category for India's wrestling contingent.
Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

2 and 4 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Question 8

At the 2023 Asian Games, comprising one silver and the rest bronze, how many medals in all did Indian wrestlers win?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

4

Answer

5

Answer

7

Question 9

With reference to global norms on female athletes returning to sport after pregnancy, consider the following statements:
1. World Athletics' CARES project surveys female athletes who experienced pregnancy on or after 1 January 2019.
2. Unlike the WFI's challenged policy, certain athletics governing bodies guarantee female athletes their ranking points and contract pay during pregnancy and post-partum recovery.
3. The World Athletics CARES project has already imposed a uniform maternity ranking-protection rule binding on every member federation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

1 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Question 10

In the context of female athletes and return to competition after childbirth, the World Athletics 'CARES' project stands for which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Childbirth And Return in Elite Sport

Answer

Comprehensive Athlete Recovery and Eligibility Standards

Answer

Care, Assistance and Rehabilitation for Expecting Sportswomen

Answer

Childbirth Athletes' Ranking and Eligibility Scheme

Question 11

With reference to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification at the Paris 2024 Olympics, consider the following statements:
1. She was disqualified from the women's 50 kg final.
2. She was found to be 100 grams over the weight limit at the morning weigh-in.
3. The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld her appeal and awarded her a joint-silver medal.
4. Sarah Hildebrandt of the USA won the gold medal in that category.
Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

3 only

Answer

1 and 2

Answer

3 and 4

Answer

4 only

Question 12

With reference to the concept of a plea being disposed of as 'infructuous' and its application in the WFI matter, consider the following statements:
1. A plea becomes infructuous when subsequent events make it impossible for the court to grant any effective relief.
2. The Supreme Court's disposal of the WFI plea as infructuous amounted to an affirmation of the Delhi High Court's findings against the WFI.
3. The Bench that disposed of the WFI's plea as infructuous was headed by Justice P.S. Narasimha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — WFI moves SC against HC order allowing Vinesh in trials

Q1. While reviewing the Wrestling Federation of India's selection policy, the Delhi High Court held that a provision placing a woman athlete at a disadvantage on account of pregnancy or post-partum recovery violates which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?

Q3. The Wrestling Federation of India is affiliated to which one of the following as the apex international governing body for the sport of wrestling?

Q8. At the 2023 Asian Games, comprising one silver and the rest bronze, how many medals in all did Indian wrestlers win?

Q10. In the context of female athletes and return to competition after childbirth, the World Athletics 'CARES' project stands for which one of the following?