Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2014 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

Which of the following countries won the Women's Hockey World Cup, 2014 ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Netherlands

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Netherlands”.
The Women's Hockey World Cup in 2014 was won by the Netherlands.

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