Match the following states with their respective ranks at the Khelo India Youth Game 2023 and choose the correct code.

States	Their Ranks
a. Rajasthan	(i) 1st
b. Madhya Pradesh	(ii) 2nd
c. Haryana	(iii) 4th
d. Maharashtra	(iv) 3rd

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) a - iii, b - iv, c - ii, d - i.
To determine the correct matching of states with their ranks at the Khelo India Youth Games 2023, we review the official rankings:
1. Rajasthan secured the 4th position (iii) in the overall ranking.
2. Madhya Pradesh achieved the 3rd position (iv) in the competition.
3. Haryana finished in the 2nd position (ii) in the rankings.
4. Maharashtra emerged as the 1st position (i), topping the event.
Information Booster: Khelo India Youth Games Facts
● Launched: The Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) was launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India to promote grassroots sports and identify young talent across the country.
● Age Groups: The event primarily targets young athletes in the under-17 and under-21 age categories, offering them a platform to compete and showcase their skills.
● Multi-Sport Event: KIYG is a multi-disciplinary event involving various sports such as athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, cycling, football, gymnastics, hockey, judo, kabaddi, kho-kho, shooting, swimming, tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, and more. It aims to provide exposure to young athletes across diverse sports disciplines.
● Host Cities: The games are hosted in different cities each year to encourage nationwide participation and spread awareness about sports development across states. Notable host cities include Delhi (2018), Pune (2019), Guwahati (2020), and Bhopal (2023).