2003 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2003 · General Studies

Question 138: International Relations and Current Affairs

In the FIFA World Cup Football event in the year 2002, the number of goals scored by Ronaldo of Brazil was

a6
b7
c8
d9

AnswerThe answer is (c).

Ronaldo of Brazil was the top scorer of the 2002 FIFA World Cup with 8 goals, winning the Golden Shoe, including both goals in the final against Germany, as Brazil won their fifth title. Remember his total of 15 World Cup goals, the record at that time.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) 6 is too low.
  • (b) 7 is too low.
  • (c) Correct: 8.
  • (d) 9 is too high.

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