Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

Who among the following has been given "World Citizenship Award" 2006?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Jimmy Carter

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jimmy Carter ”.
The "World Citizenship Award" in 2006 was awarded to: (2) Jimmy Carter

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