What was the mascot for the Khelo India Winter Games, 2024?

Question

What was the mascot for the Khelo India Winter Games, 2024?

1. A. Snow Leopard (Correct answer)
2. B. Musk Deer
3. C. Red Fox
4. D. Golden Eagle

Correct Answer

Option A — Snow Leopard

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Snow Leopard.

Key Points

• The mascot of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 was the snow leopard, chosen for its association with the high-altitude Himalayan habitat where the Games are staged.
• The 2024 edition was held across Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, with ice events in Leh and snow events at Gulmarg.

Additional Information

• The snow leopard (*Panthera uncia*) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is the State animal of Himachal Pradesh as well as a flagship species for Ladakh.
• Khelo India Winter Games began in 2020 and are the winter counterpart to the Khelo India Youth Games — expect at least one question on venue, mascot or medal-table topper.