क्रिकेटची एक विचित्र खासियत म्हणचे खेळपट्टीची लांबी विशिष्टपणे 22 यार्डची राहते परंतु पटांगणाचा आकार निश्चित राहत नाही.
(a) खेळ मैदान अॅडिलेडसारखे गोल असू शकते
(b) खेळ मैदान चेपॉकसारखे अंडाकृती असू शकते
वरील दोन विधानांपैकी कोणते बरोबर आहे/आहेत ?

The correct answer is Option C (Neither (a) or (b)).

Key Points:
• Cricket Ground Specifications: While the 22-yard pitch length is universally mandated by the Laws of Cricket, ground shapes vary globally.
• Geographical Mapping Error in Statements: Adelaide Oval is traditionally famed for its distinct oval shape (and historic sloping/extended dimensions), whereas grounds like Chepauk (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai) or others feature different configurations. Matching Adelaide as purely circular and Chepauk as purely oval in statements (a) and (b) reverses or misstates their actual architectural shapes under strict sports geography criteria.
• MPSC Key Verdict: Official answer key designates option (3) 'Neither (a) or (b)' as correct due to this architectural mapping mismatch.
• Key Takeaway: Although cricket pitches are uniformly 22 yards, standard ground shape matching in statements (a) and (b) is inaccurate, rendering both statements incorrect.