2009 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2009 · General Studies

Question 129: International Relations and Current Affairs

Who of the following is a football player ?

aFernando Alonso
bKimi Raikkonen
cLewis Hamilton
dNicolas Anelka

AnswerThe answer is (d).

Nicolas Anelka is a French football player who has played for clubs such as Arsenal, Real Madrid and Chelsea. Fernando Alonso (Spain), Kimi Raikkonen (Finland) and Lewis Hamilton (Britain) are Formula One racing drivers, so all three race cars rather than play football.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Fernando Alonso is a Formula One driver.
  • (b) Kimi Raikkonen is a Formula One driver.
  • (c) Lewis Hamilton is a Formula One driver.
  • (d) Right: Nicolas Anelka is a footballer.

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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.