Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (d) 1 and 2 both
Explanation:
· Statement 1 is correct: Aditya Mehta defeated Pankaj Advani 6–2 in the final of the National Snooker Championship to claim the title.
· Statement 2 is correct: He represented the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) during the championship.
Information Booster:
· Aditya Mehta is a professional snooker player and one of India’s top cueists.
· Pankaj Advani is a 23-time world billiards and snooker champion.
· The National Snooker Championship is held annually by the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI).
· Mehta’s win marked a strong comeback after recovering from injury-related setbacks.
· PSPB supports elite athletes from petroleum sector companies like ONGC, IOCL, and BPCL.
Additional Knowledge:
· Aditya Mehta was the first Indian to reach the final of a ranking event (2013 Indian Open).
· He has also represented India in Asian Games and World Games.
· The BSFI is the national governing body for cue sports in India.
· PSPB has produced several top athletes in various sports, including cue sports, table tennis, and athletics.