UPSC Prelims 2003 · General Studies
Question 97: International Relations and Current Affairs
Match List I (Cricketer) with List II (Country) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Cricketer) A. Barry Richards B. Ted Dexter C. Alan Davidson D. Charlie Griffith List II (Country) 1. England 2. West Indies 3. South Africa 4. New Zealand 5. Australia Codes:
AnswerThe answer is (c).
Barry Richards was a South African batsman, Ted Dexter an England captain, Alan Davidson an Australian all-rounder and Charlie Griffith a West Indian fast bowler. So A-3, B-1, C-5, D-2. Remember Richards as the great South African opener whose Test career was cut short by his country's isolation, as he played only four Tests.
- A. Barry Richards played for South Africa (3).
- B. Ted Dexter played for England (1).
- C. Alan Davidson played for Australia (5).
- D. Charlie Griffith played for the West Indies (2).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) B-2 and D-1 are wrong: Dexter was English and Griffith a West Indian.
- (b) A-5 and C-4 are wrong: Richards was South African and Davidson Australian.
- (c) Correct: South Africa, England, Australia, West Indies.
- (d) All four pairings are wrong.
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.