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Question No. 109Interactive Test Mode
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Q109. The economist who was associated with the WTO draft document is:

The economist who was associated with the WTO draft document is:

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — K. Sen

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Amartya Sen, the celebrated economist and Nobel laureate, was actively associated with consultations and drafting frameworks influencing multilateral trade and economic governance, including inputs related to WTO negotiations.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1998 (Q109)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — A.K. Sen

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1998 Q109

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1998 GS Paper I Question 109 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1998 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (A): "A.K. Sen". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1998 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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