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Q479. Who of the following is a football player?

Who of the following is a football player?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Nicolas Anelka

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Nicolas Anelka is a celebrated French professional footballer who played as a forward for top clubs like Arsenal, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea, as well as the French national team. Fernando Alonso, Kimi Räikkönen, and Lewis Hamilton are Formula One racing drivers.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Alonso, Raikkonen, and Hamilton are world-renowned Formula One World Champions, easily leaving Nicolas Anelka as the footballer.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q479)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Nicolas Anelka

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2009 Q479

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 479 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (D): "Nicolas Anelka". 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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Alonso, Raikkonen, and Hamilton are worldrenowned Formula One World Champions, easily leaving Nicolas Anelka as the footballer.

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