UPSC Prelims 2002 · General Studies
Question 124: Polity and Governance
Match List I (Commission) with List II (Matter of Enquiry) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Commission) A. Wadhwa Commission B. Liberhan Commission C. Sri Krishan Commission D. Jain Commission List II (Matter of enquiry) 1. The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi 2. Killing of Graham Staines 3. Demolition of a religious structure at Ayodhya 4. Riots in Mumbai in 1993
AnswerThe answer is (b).
The Wadhwa Commission inquired into the killing of Graham Staines (A-2). The Liberhan Commission looked into the demolition of the religious structure at Ayodhya (B-3). The Sri Krishna Commission inquired into the 1993 riots in Mumbai (C-4). The Jain Commission looked into the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi (D-1). So A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1.
- A. The Wadhwa Commission matches 2, the killing of Graham Staines.
- B. The Liberhan Commission matches 3, the Ayodhya demolition.
- C. The Sri Krishna Commission matches 4, the Mumbai riots of 1993.
- D. The Jain Commission matches 1, the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) C and D are right, but A and B are swapped.
- (b) Right: A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1.
- (c) All four pairs are mismatched.
- (d) A and B are right, but C and D are swapped.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2002, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.