GK QUESTION#836
Which of the following are recognized styles of wrestling? I. Indo-Roman II. Freestyle
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B. Only II
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Only II. The two main wrestling styles in the Olympic Games are Freestyle and Greco-Roman. Freestyle wrestling allows the use of the entire body, including legs, for attack and defense, and it has been part of the Olympics since 1904. Greco-Roman wrestling allows only techniques above the waist, prohibits the use of legs, and has been included in the Olympics since 1896.