पुढीलपैकी योग्य पर्यायाची निवड करा :
(a) ऑलिम्पिक स्पर्धा 2016 चे आयोजन ब्राझिलमध्ये होणार आहे.
(b) फिफा विश्व चषक फुटबॉल स्पर्धा 2014 चे आयोजन ब्राझिलमध्ये झाले.
(1) फक्त (a) बरोबर
(2) फक्त (b) बरोबर
(3) (a) व (b) दोन्ही बरोबर
(4) (a) व (b) दोन्ही चूक

The correct answer is Option C (Both (a) and (b) are correct).

Key Points:
• International Sports Events (2014 & 2016):
• Verification of both statements:
• Statement (a): The XXXI Summer Olympic Games were hosted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016 (Rio 2016). This was the first Olympic Games held in South America. Hence, statement (a) is correct.
• Statement (b): The 20th FIFA Men's World Cup was organized in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014, where Germany won the title by defeating Argentina in the final. Hence, statement (b) is correct.
• Because both statements are factual, Option (3) is the correct answer.
• Key Takeaway: Brazil hosted both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics (in Rio de Janeiro).