2009 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2009 · General Studies
Question 131: International Relations and Current Affairs
Among the following, which one is not a football club ?
aArsenal
bAston Villa
cChelsea
dMonte Carlo
AnswerThe answer is (d).
Monte Carlo is a district of Monaco, known for its casino and as a Formula One racing venue, not a football club; the principality's football club is AS Monaco. Arsenal, Aston Villa and Chelsea are English football clubs. Remember to separate a place name from a club name.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Arsenal is an English football club.
- (b) Aston Villa is an English football club.
- (c) Chelsea is an English football club.
- (d) Right: Monte Carlo is a place, not a football club.
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.