Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2016 GS-I
Question

Who among the following has been chosen 'Person of the year 2015' by Times Magazine?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Angela Merkel

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Angela Merkel”.
The correct answer is: (d) Angela Merkel

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