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Global Issues & Geopolitics
Question No. 149Interactive Test Mode
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Q149. Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000: 1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award. 2. The award was received mostly by ‘Formula One’ players so far. 3. Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others. Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000:

  1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.
  2. The award was received mostly by ‘Formula One’ players so far.
  3. Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1 and 3 only

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Statement 1 is correct: American golfer Tiger Woods was the inaugural winner of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2000.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Tennis and Athletics players have won the award most frequently, not Formula One drivers.

Statement 3 is correct: Roger Federer holds the record for winning the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award five times (four consecutive wins 2005–2008 and 2018), along with one Comeback of the Year award.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2021 (Q149)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicInternational Relations and Current Affairs → Global Issues & Geopolitics
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 1 and 3 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper I Question 149 (International Relations and Current Affairs)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2021 International Relations and Current Affairs (Global Issues & Geopolitics) question is Option (C): "1 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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