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UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Current Affairs
Question

Who among the following dignitaries were in Delhi in February/March 2012? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1. Foreign Minister of Norway
2. Foreign Minister of China
3. Foreign Minister of Italy
4. Foreign Minister of Egypt

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 2 and 3 only

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2 and 3 only”.
The Foreign Minister of China and the Foreign Minister of Italy were in Delhi in February/March 2012.

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