UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Current Affairs
Question

Asia Cup Hockey Tournament was held in May 2009 in-

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Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Malaysia

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Malaysia”.

The 2009 Men's Hockey Asia Cup was held in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia from May 9 to May 16, 2009.

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