UPSC Prelims 2006 · General Studies
Question 125: International Relations and Current Affairs
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Person) A. Ela Bhatt B. Mahasweta Devi C. Ebrahim Alkazi D. Vijay Govindarajan List II (Area of work) 1. Theatre training 2. Women’s labour sector 3. Management teaching 4. Litterateur and Social Worker for the country’s tribal communities Codes:
AnswerThe answer is (b).
Ela Bhatt founded SEWA, the Self Employed Women's Association, in the women's labour sector. Mahasweta Devi was a writer and social worker for tribal communities. Ebrahim Alkazi was a theatre director and trainer. Vijay Govindarajan is a management teacher. That gives A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3.
- A. Ela Bhatt: women's labour sector (2).
- B. Mahasweta Devi: litterateur and social worker for tribal communities (4).
- C. Ebrahim Alkazi: theatre training (1).
- D. Vijay Govindarajan: management teaching (3).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Gives Bhatt management teaching and Devi theatre training; wrong.
- (b) Correct: Bhatt-women's labour, Devi-tribal writer, Alkazi-theatre training, Govindarajan-management.
- (c) Gives Bhatt management teaching and Govindarajan women's labour; wrong.
- (d) Gives Devi theatre training and Alkazi the tribal writer role; wrong.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2006, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.