2004 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2004 · General Studies

Question 111: Geography

George W. Bush, the President of America, comes from which of the following American States?

aCalifornia
bTexas
cVirginia
dIndiana

AnswerThe answer is (b).

George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, was Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000 and is identified with that State, having grown up in Midland, Texas. Remember: Bush, Texas. California, Virginia and Indiana are not the State he governed.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) California was Reagan's State.
  • (b) Correct: Bush is identified with Texas.
  • (c) Virginia is not his State.
  • (d) Indiana is not his State.

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