Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Current Affairs
Question

Who among the following has been chosen for 'Hoover Medal' in March 2009 for his contribution to the upliftment of the poor and the rural people ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A.P.J. Abdul Kalam”.
The recipient of the Hoover Medal in March 2009 for his contribution to the upliftment of the poor and rural people was A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

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