2008 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2008 · General Studies
Question 141: International Relations and Current Affairs
Elizabeth Hawley is well-known for her writings relating to which one of the following?
aHistorical monuments in India
bRegional dances in India
cHimalayan expeditions
dWildlife in India
AnswerThe answer is (c).
Elizabeth Hawley was an American-born journalist based in Kathmandu who for decades kept the records of Himalayan mountaineering expeditions, which became the Himalayan Database. She checked climbers' claims, including Everest summits, and was widely regarded as the authority on Himalayan climbing.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) She did not write about historical monuments in India.
- (b) She did not write about regional dances in India.
- (c) She is known for her records of Himalayan expeditions.
- (d) She did not write about Indian wildlife.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2008, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.