2004 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2004 · General Studies
Question 126: Geography
Which one of the following statements is correct? ‘Deccan Odyssey’ is
aa book on Chhatrapati Shivaji
ba warship recently acquired by the Indian Navy
ca recently started air service between Mumbai and Colombo
da luxury train which travels through Maharashtra and includes Goa in its journey
AnswerThe answer is (d).
Deccan Odyssey is a luxury tourist train launched in 2004 by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation with Indian Railways. Its routes run through Maharashtra and include Goa. It is not a book on Shivaji, a warship or an air service to Colombo.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) It is not a book.
- (b) It is not a warship.
- (c) It is not an air service.
- (d) Correct: it is a luxury train through Maharashtra, including Goa.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2004, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.