Which of the following statements about the schedule of the 2011 World Cup announced recently are correct? I. India and Pakistan are in the same group II. Bangladesh will host two quarter-finals while India and Sri Lanka will host one quarter-final each III. Opening ceremony of the World Cup will be organised in Dhaka
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I only
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I and II only
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I and III only
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II and III only
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I, II and III
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Statement I is incorrect - India and Pakistan were placed in different groups (Group A and Group B respectively) for the 2011 World Cup. Statement II is correct - Bangladesh hosted two quarter-finals (Dhaka), while India and Sri Lanka hosted one each. Statement III is correct - the opening ceremony was held in Dhaka. Therefore, only II and III are correct.