Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2014 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

Who amongst the following won the World Women's Squash Championship in March, 2014?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Laura Massaro

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Laura Massaro”.
The winner of the World Women's Squash Championship in March 2014 was (a) Laura Massaro.

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