1999 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 1999 · General Studies
Question 76: International Relations and Current Affairs
In order to win the Grand Slam in Tennis, a player must win which one of the following groups of tournaments?
aAustralian Open, Wimbledon, French Open, US Open
bWimbledon, French Open, US Open
cWimbledon, French Open, Paegas Czech Open, US Open
dDavis Cup, Wimbledon, French Open
AnswerThe answer is (a).
The Grand Slam in tennis means winning all four major championships: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open, in a single calendar year. The Davis Cup is a team event, and the Paegas Czech Open was an ordinary tour event. Remember: the four majors are Australian, French, Wimbledon and US.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Right. All four majors are required.
- (b) Wrong. It leaves out the Australian Open.
- (c) Wrong. It leaves out the Australian Open and adds a non-major event.
- (d) Wrong. The Davis Cup is a team event and is not part of the Grand Slam.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1999, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.