Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

The year 1986 was observed as the International Year of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Shelter for homeless

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Shelter for homeless”.
The year 1986 was observed as the International Year of Peace.

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