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    Question

    Why did the Taliban ban chess in Afghanistan in

    2025?
    A National security threat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Western cultural influence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Considered gambling under Islamic law Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Political protest Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Costly to organize tournaments Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Taliban banned chess citing it as a form of gambling, which is prohibited under Islamic Sharia law.

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