Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) 12th January 2025, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
• The 59th National Cross Country Championships 2025 will be held in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on 12 January 2025.
• The event is organized under the aegis of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
Information Booster
• AFI was established in 1946; headquarters in New Delhi.
• Cross country running tests endurance and stamina over natural terrain.
• National Cross Country Championships serve as selection trials for international events.
• Meerut is a major sports hub in western Uttar Pradesh.
Additional Knowledge
• AFI is affiliated with World Athletics (formerly IAAF).
• World Athletics founded in 1912; HQ at Monaco.
• Cross country events are common in Asian Games and world meets.
• India has hosted multiple national athletics events in Uttar Pradesh cities.