2008 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2008 · General Studies
Question 71: International Relations and Current Affairs
How is Sarosh Zaiwalla well-known as?
aA leading theatre personality
bA leading wildlife photographer
cA leading international legal expert
dA leading orthopaedic surgeon
AnswerThe answer is (c).
Sarosh Zaiwalla is an Indian-born solicitor in London, known as an international legal expert, particularly in commercial arbitration. He founded the London law firm Zaiwalla and Co. and has advised governments and companies from Asia in international disputes. He is not a theatre personality, a wildlife photographer or a surgeon, which are the distractors in this question.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) He is not a theatre personality.
- (b) He is not a wildlife photographer.
- (c) He is a leading international legal expert.
- (d) He is not an orthopaedic surgeon.
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.