Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2014 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

How many countries took part in FIFA World Cup, 2014 ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 32

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “32”.
A total of 32 countries participated in the FIFA World Cup 2014 held in Brazil.

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