Question : Which country came out with the first 'official' compilation of volleyball rules and was published by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)?
Option 1: Germany
Option 2: The USA
Option 3: The UK
Option 4: Australia
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Correct Answer: The USA
Solution : The correct option is The USA.
The American branch of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) published the first official set of volleyball regulations. William G. Morgan, a YMCA instructor, created the game of volleyball in 1895 as a less strenuous alternative to basketball. He initially called it "Mintonette." The game's rules were officially codified and published by the YMCA, marking the beginning of organised volleyball.
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