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Q480. Among the following, which one is not a football club?

Among the following, which one is not a football club?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Monte Carlo

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Monte Carlo is an administrative area/ward of the Principality of Monaco, famous for its casino and the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, not a recognized professional football club. Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Chelsea are prominent English Premier League football clubs.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Chelsea are famous Premier League football clubs; Monte Carlo is a geographic location/F1 venue.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q480)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Monte Carlo

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2009 Q480

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 480 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (D): "Monte Carlo". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2009 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Chelsea are famous Premier League football clubs; Monte Carlo is a geographic location/F1 venue.

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