Comprehension
The year was 2006. All six teams in Pool A of World Cup hockey play each other exactly once. Each win earns a team three points, a draw earns one point and a loss earns zero points. The two teams with the highest points qualify for the semifinals. In case of a tie, the team with the highest goal difference (Goals For- Goals Against) qualifies. In the opening match, Spain lost to Germany. After the second round (after each team played two matches), the pool table looked as shown below: Football Standings
Football Standings
| Teams | Games Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Argentina | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| South Africa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
In the third round, Spain played Pakistan, Argentina played Germany, and New Zealand played South Africa. All the third round matches were drawn. The following are some results from the fourth and fifth round matches:
1. Spain won both the fourth and fifth round matches.
2. Both Argentina and Germany won their fifth round matches by 3 goals to 0.
3. Pakistan won both the fourth and fifth round matches by 1 goal to 0.
Question: 1
Which one of the following statements is true about matches played in the first two rounds?
Which one of the following statements is true about matches played in the first two rounds?
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Check the total points first. A team with 6 points must have won both matches.
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- Germany beat New Zealand by 1 goal to 0.
- Spain beat New Zealand by 4 goals to 0.
- Spain beat South Africa by 2 goals to 0.
- Germany beat South Africa by 2 goals to 1.
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
From the table, Germany has 6 points after two matches, which means they must have won both of their matches. Given that the goal difference against New Zealand and South Africa is likely 1 in each match, option (1) aligns with the results shown.
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Question: 2
Which one of the following statements is true about matches played in the first two rounds?
Which one of the following statements is true about matches played in the first two rounds?
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In a tournament format, checking the points and goal differences can help eliminate incorrect options quickly.
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- Pakistan beat South Africa by 2 goals to 1.
- Argentina beat Pakistan by 1 goal to 0.
- Germany beat Pakistan by 2 goals to 1.
- Germany beat Spain by 2 goals to 1.
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
- From the points table, Germany has 6 points, indicating two wins.
- Considering goal differences and given results, option (3) seems correct. Germany’s victory against Pakistan is the only feasible match-up that fits the given point distribution.
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Question: 3
If Pakistan qualified as one of the two teams from Pool A, which was the other team that qualified?
If Pakistan qualified as one of the two teams from Pool A, which was the other team that qualified?
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If there are multiple teams with equal points, goal difference often determines the qualifiers.
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- Argentina
- Germany
- Spain
- Cannot be determined
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Given the results, Pakistan has 3 points, with a goal difference of 1. This places them as a potential qualifier. Germany, having 6 points, clearly qualifies. Thus, Germany is the other team that qualified alongside Pakistan.
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Question: 4
Which team finished at the top of the pool after five rounds of matches?
Which team finished at the top of the pool after five rounds of matches?
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A team’s position in the table is determined by the total points first, then by goal difference.
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- Argentina
- Germany
- Spain
- Cannot be determined
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Germany has 6 points and their goal difference is the highest. As the team with the most points after five rounds, Germany finishes at the top of the pool.
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