2003 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2003 · General Studies
Question 133: International Relations and Current Affairs
Sandeep Pandey, the winner of Raman Magsaysay Award, is mainly an activist in
aPrevention of child marriages
bPromotion of communal harmony
cEnvironmental protection
dEducation and livelihood projects for Dalits
AnswerThe answer is (d).
Sandeep Pandey received the 2002 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emerging Leadership for his work through Asha for Education, a volunteer network supporting education and livelihood projects for Dalits and other marginalised communities. He is a social activist from Uttar Pradesh. Remember the key: education and livelihood for Dalits.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Prevention of child marriage was not his Magsaysay citation.
- (b) He has taken part in communal harmony causes, but his citation was for education work.
- (c) Environmental protection was not his citation.
- (d) Correct: education and livelihood projects for Dalits.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2003, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.