2009 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2009 · General Studies
Question 127: International Relations and Current Affairs
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
aBarbora Spotakova : Javelin throw
bPamela Jelimo : Weightlifting
cSanya Richards : Sprint
dYelena Isinbayeva : Pole Vault
AnswerThe answer is (b).
Pamela Jelimo is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who won the 800 m gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, not a weightlifter. Barbora Spotakova of the Czech Republic is a javelin thrower, Sanya Richards of the USA is a sprinter, and Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia is a pole vaulter.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Correct: Spotakova is a javelin thrower.
- (b) Not correctly matched: Jelimo is a runner, not a weightlifter.
- (c) Correct: Sanya Richards is a sprinter.
- (d) Correct: Isinbayeva is a pole vaulter.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2009, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.