UPSC Prelims 1996 · General Studies
Question 93: International Relations and Current Affairs
Consider the following statements: Towards the close of 1995, the fortunes of Indian hockey were believed to be on the upswing because — I. India had won the Azlan Shah Cup in 1995. II. India beat Pakistan in the South Asian Federation Games final. III. India had by then qualified for the Atlanta Olympics. Of these statements —
AnswerThe answer is (b).
Statements I and II describe results the key accepts as part of the 1995 upturn in Indian hockey: the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup win and the victory over Pakistan in the South Asian Federation Games final. Statement III is the one the key rejects, treating India's place at the Atlanta Olympics as not yet secured at that time. Remember: I and II only.
- I. India's 1995 Azlan Shah Cup win is counted as correct.
- II. The win over Pakistan in the SAF Games final is counted as correct.
- III. The key treats India as not yet qualified for Atlanta at that time.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Includes III, which the key rejects.
- (b) Right: I and II are correct.
- (c) Includes III and leaves out II.
- (d) Includes III and leaves out I.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1996, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.