UPPSC 2016 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

In the 64th Miss Universe Competition, the winner Pia Alonzo Wurtzback belongs to:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Philippines

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Philippines”.

Pia Alonzo is a Filipino-German actress and model.

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