2003 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2003 · General Studies

Question 89: Economy and Social Development

Life expectancy is highest in the world in

aCanada
bGermany
cJapan
dNorway

AnswerThe answer is (c).

Japan has the highest life expectancy of the four, at about 81 years at the time (higher today), thanks to diet, healthcare and low infant mortality. Canada, Germany and Norway were all a few years lower. Remember Japan as the country with among the longest life expectancies for decades.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Canada ranks below Japan.
  • (b) Germany ranks below Japan.
  • (c) Correct: Japan.
  • (d) Norway ranks below Japan.

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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.