Previous year MCQs

Misc UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Pulitzer Prize - Progress in religion

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Pulitzer Prize - Progress in religion”.
The Pulitzer Prize is awarded for achievements in newspaper journalism, literature, and musical composition, among other categories.

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