2000 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2000 · General Studies
Question 83: International Relations and Current Affairs
Which one of the following countries occupies the first place in the “Global Competitive Report” of World Economic Forum?
aUSA
bSingapore
cHong Kong
dFrance
AnswerThe answer is (b).
The World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report of that period ranked Singapore first among countries, ahead of the other leading economies. Singapore's high ranking rested on its open trade, strong institutions, efficient government, high savings and its infrastructure. Learn the top few names in this and similar rankings.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) The USA ranked high but was not placed first in this ranking.
- (b) Right: Singapore topped the report.
- (c) Hong Kong ranked high but was not placed first.
- (d) France ranked well below the top.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2000, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.