UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Current Affairs
Question

Which country will host 2014 FIFA World Cup?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Brazil

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Brazil”.

Brazil hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which took place from June 12 to July 13, 2014.

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