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Q483. Which one of the following countries won the Euro Football Tournament, 2004 held in Portugal?

Which one of the following countries won the Euro Football Tournament, 2004 held in Portugal?

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Greece

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In one of the biggest upsets in international football history, Greece won the UEFA Euro 2004 championship by defeating hosts Portugal 1–0 in the final held in Lisbon, with Angelos Charisteas scoring the winning goal.

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Greece's triumph against the hosts Portugal at UEFA Euro 2004 is one of the most famous underdog victories in sports history.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2008 (Q483)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Greece

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2008 GS Paper I Question 483 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2008 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (C): "Greece". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2008 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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Greece's triumph against the hosts Portugal at UEFA Euro 2004 is one of the most famous underdog victories in sports history.

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